Crossing the Line (A Sinner and Saint Novel Book 1) by Lucy Score

Author:Lucy Score [Score, Lucy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: That's What She Said Publishing
Published: 2016-11-25T16:00:00+00:00

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Xavier did his best to control her exposure to the news until Waverly snatched the remote out of his hand and replaced it with a fried chicken breast. “I know you don’t want me going all to pieces, X, but this is the best way for me to deal with it,” she told him, not taking her eyes from his giant flat screen.

It wasn’t just that the coverage of the explosions was riveting. It was that it had pierced the fragile bubble that their lovemaking had created. She was ripped back to a reality full of questions. The drone of the TV provided a barrier that bought her time while her mind frantically shuffled through what ifs and outcomes.

Kate snorted with indignation from her slouch on the floor where she was working her way through a plate of pizza, chicken, and mashed potatoes. “These idiots are doing everything they can to turn this into another New York or Paris,” she said, stabbing her plastic fork at the TV.

“Supposition sells, not facts,” Waverly sighed, pushing coleslaw around her plate. The relief that no one had suffered serious injuries was tempered by the guilt she felt at bringing this on the event. Her world, along with a sidewalk trashcan and a planter, had blown up. The events of the night were going to have long-reaching effects and not just for her.

A frantic Kate had busted into Xavier’s bathroom to see for herself that Waverly was okay. Her friend had been so upset she hadn’t mentioned the shredded designer gown and sex-tangled sheets. But Waverly knew it was only a matter of time before Kate’s brain processed everything and then the questions would start.

Over a smorgasbord of comfort foods Kate had shared her version of events. Liam had dragged her off the carpet with his wife in tow, and the three of them had dashed down the sidewalk under the scaffolding. They raced four blocks down the street until they found a sports bar where Kate called Ubers for them. She’d gone straight to the Sinners’ estate, and Waverly’s parents, Gwendolyn, and their security showed up minutes later. Kate dialed frantically until she finally got a text from Xavier that they were safe.

Gwendolyn, in true Media Barbie fashion, had crafted two press releases, one reporting that Waverly was safe and sound, praying for the rest of the attendees and crowd, and another announcing her disappearance. Thankfully, Waverly was present and accounted for and could sign off on the safe and sound release.

Xavier had listened to Kate’s version of events, asking careful questions to get a clearer picture. Waverly could see him sorting and adding information to the report running in his head.

Meanwhile, the TV played the video footage from Simon’s live coverage of the carpet on a loop. There was the glittery before of smiling faces and beautiful gowns and then there was the after of terror and tears. It took an hour before one of the entertainment news anchors had finally speculated

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