Dream On by Angie Hockman

Author:Angie Hockman
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Gallery Books
Published: 2022-07-05T00:00:00+00:00

Sorry, I ran into Perry and we started talking. Back in a jiff!

Ohhhh that explains it then Well hurry up and get back here. The fireworks are starting soon!

Is Devin with you now?

He was, but he took off a few minutes ago to look for you.

I return my phone to my bag and squint at the darkening sky. Brilliant orange crowns the horizon where the sun is sinking into the waves, and deep blue is spreading out from the sunset’s golden edges like a cloak. “Devin’s looking for me. Are you sticking around for the fireworks?”

“Wouldn’t miss it. That’s the one good thing about this party. The city of Cleveland sets off the fireworks right there—” He points over my shoulder to a low building about a hundred yards down the shore with the words Port of Cleveland painted in giant green letters across the roof, a fire truck peeking out behind it. “There isn’t a better vantage point in the entire city.”

“Let’s go then.” I begin trudging over the uneven ground, but Perry’s not behind me. I stop.

“You go ahead. I think it’s best if I stay here,” he says.

“Nonsense. You can’t watch fireworks alone. It’s the law.”

“Oh really?” He chuckles.

“Oh yes. Ohio Revised Code, section 375, subparagraph D, clause twenty-nine.” Sticking my finger in the air, I clear my throat. “No person shall witness, observe, or engage in any public display of fireworks, unless in the presence of at least one other person, of any age, at a distance of no greater than ten feet.”

“I can’t argue with that.”

“Smart move. I’m a lawyer. Arguing’s kind of my thing.” I wink.

“I thought painting was your thing?”

“Only on nights and weekends.” I grin. “And hey, we can avoid your dad if that’s what you’re worried about. You don’t have to talk to him if you don’t want to.”

“It’s like you can read my mind.” Perry cocks his head as he studies me. “Okay, you win. Give me a minute to run to my car—I wouldn’t want anything to happen to my new favorite painting.” He taps the canvas against his chest. “Then we can find Devin.”

My gut scrunches as I return his smile. “Sounds like a plan.”

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.