Falling For You (Sapphire Bay Book 1) by Leeanna Morgan

Author:Leeanna Morgan [Morgan, Leeanna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Rogan Press
Published: 2018-08-02T18:30:00+00:00

Natalie sat on the top stair of the veranda, staring into the sky. It was the kind of night that made her homesick for her family and everything that had gone before.

When she was little, her granddad had told her stories of Greek kings and queens, dolphins, birds, and lightning bolts—myths about the constellations that seemed as real as the world she lived in. She’d always wondered if granddad’s stories had opened the door to her imagination. Instead of words to create magic, she’d used paint and crayons, anything to bring what was in her mind to life.

Five twinkling stars shaped like a big W shone above her. She tried to remember their name. Her granddad’s voice whispered through the trees, telling her about the queen who thought she was more beautiful than anyone else. It was Cassius…no…Cassiopeia. And there, behind the Greek queen, was the Milky Way.

“That’s a happy smile.”

Natalie’s hand flew to her chest. She breathed a sigh of relief when she saw who was behind her. “Thank goodness it’s you.”

Gabe stepped onto the veranda with two mugs in his hands. “Sorry. I didn’t mean to give you a fright.”

“It’s okay. I was a million miles away.”

“Would a hot chocolate bring you back to earth?”

“That would be great.” She took one of the mugs and pulled her jacket closer. “Have you finished writing for the night?”

“I have. It’s nearly midnight.”

Natalie’s eyes widened. “I didn’t realize it was so late.”

“That’s what happens when you have a lot on your mind.”

“Not as much as you.” She cradled the hot mug in her hands. “How do you stay so positive?”

“You mean about Chapman?”

Natalie nodded. “You’ve turned your life upside down to get away from him, but you never seem angry or depressed.”

The stair creaked as Gabe sat beside her. “I’m just as worried as you are. The only difference between us is that I’ve learned how to hide what I’m feeling. And in case you’re wondering if that’s a good or bad thing—it’s definitely bad.”

“Does hiding your feelings help you focus on what you need to do?”

Gabe nodded.

“Does it make you think more clearly and react faster to a new situation?”

“Usually.”

“That has to be better than how I’m coping. My brain decided to go on strike this afternoon. It didn’t matter what I tried, I couldn’t shake the feeling that Chapman was outside, waiting for us. After a couple of hours of staring at my canvas, I gave up and spent the next hour in Caleb’s gym.”

“Did it help?”

“You’ll find out tomorrow when we have our next self-defense class. I think I’m getting stronger.” She lifted her arm and flexed her biceps. “It’s hard to see under all these clothes, but my arms are pure muscle.”

Gabe smiled. “I’m impressed.”

“You should be. Each day I practice the moves you showed me. Maybe I could join the Polson PD.”

Gabe shook his head. “I wouldn’t recommend joining any police force. It’s too stressful.”

She sipped her drink. Being a detective must be one of the toughest jobs in the world.

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