Catch a Fallen Star by Amy Vastine

Author:Amy Vastine
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2016-09-24T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

RUBY STOOD IN her kitchen, unable to move, unable to process what had happened. Boone had kissed her. It wasn’t a sweep-you-off-your-feet kind of kiss. It wasn’t naive or shared between two people ready to put their hearts on the line. It was full of all the messy things that were sure to make it a mistake. They were both afraid and unwilling to open up too wide because they both knew where that would lead.

It was the most honest kiss she’d ever shared with someone. All wrong, but so right. Two people giving in just enough that they didn’t completely break.

When her legs remembered how to move, she snatched her keys off the table in the hall and went to pick up Violet.

There was a grin on Violet’s face as she got in the car. She thought she was smart, but she was too young really to understand.

“Did you have fun tonight?” she asked, obviously pleased with herself.

“We need to talk.”

“Oh my gosh, Mom. I know I shouldn’t lie. I was trying to do something nice for you guys. You both like each other, but you’re too chicken to ask out someone famous like Boone. And he’s a guy and guys are clueless. Tell me you didn’t have fun.”

Ruby wasn’t sure how to explain this to a thirteen-year-old. “I know you’ve gotten close to Boone at the farm. I know he’s been there for you. And believe me, I appreciate that. I think he’s been wonderful to you.”

Violet immediately jumped to the wrong conclusion. “You blew it. Didn’t you? I swear, if you were mean to him or said something—”

“Vi,” Ruby interrupted. “We had a perfectly fine time. What I want you to understand is that grown-up relationships aren’t easy. And as much as Boone and I might like each other, we aren’t ready to go on dates together, especially surprise dates.”

“What’s the big deal? I know he likes you. You like him. Don’t even lie and tell me you don’t. I thought single moms were supposed to be happy when their kids liked the guy they wanted to date.”

“It’s not that simple, honey. Boone is going to be in Grass Lake for maybe a month. And then what? He’ll go back home to Nashville and we’ll be here.”

“Maybe we should go back to Nashville,” Violet said, taking the conversation in a direction Ruby did not want it to go. “Boone and Dad both live there. It’s perfect.”

“We aren’t going back to Nashville. Do you remember how much trouble you were getting into there? Listen, you know how we talked about visiting Auntie Brit in Seattle?” Violet nodded. “Well, I’ve been thinking about moving us out there. We would be close to family and have a fresh start.”

“How am I going to see Dad if we move to the West Coast? It’s hard enough now.”

Ruby gripped the steering wheel a little tighter. When had this conversation turned into one about Levi? She could feel her control slipping.

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