Fire and Granite by Andrew Grey

Author:Andrew Grey [Grey, Andrew]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: gay romance
ISBN: 978-1-64080-722-8
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Published: 2018-07-10T05:00:00+00:00

“HEY, HONEY,” Andrew said, shaking his shoulder. “I take it things were quiet.”

Clay sat up, wiping his eyes. “Yeah.”

“When did you fall asleep?”

Clay yawned and sighed. “Maybe an hour ago. Are the kids up?”

“Not yet. I’ve been quiet, so they’ll sleep. I have my bag packed and ready to go. I thought we could put my car in your garage, and then we can get out of town.”

“You stay here with the kids and get them some breakfast.” Clay grabbed his phone and called Pierre, who agreed to meet him at the house and give him a ride to the courthouse to get Andrew’s car. “Keep your phone with you and call if you so much as smell anything that isn’t right. I’ll be gone ten minutes, tops.” Clay took Andrew’s keys and got his shoes on, then met Pierre out front.

In less than ten minutes, he had Andrew’s car parked in the garage next to his. It was a tight fit, but the car was out of sight and Clay was back.

Duane and Auburn sat at the table while Andrew made eggs and toast. “Can we really ride a pony?” Auburn asked. She seemed to have found her voice and was enthused about something, at least for a few seconds.

“Yes,” Andrew answered. “Clay and I will take you and Duane to where you can ride ponies, and you’ll go swimming, and there will be plenty of places for you to play. You can each take your toys with you.” He set down plates, and Clay took a seat, receiving a plate of his own.

“Do you like eggs?” Clay asked Duane, who grinned as he shoved another spoonful in his mouth. Auburn picked at hers and ate some, mostly drinking her juice and staring at the tabletop. “It’s going to be okay.”

“I want Mama,” she said softly, sniffling.

Clay set down his fork and went to gently lift her out of the seat, then carried her into the living room. She was heavy but let him hold her. Clay sat on the sofa, settling her next to him. “I know you do, and your uncle is here to try to help you until your mama gets better.”

She sniffed. “The lady, I heard her on the phone. She said that Mama was really hurt, and….”

Clay gathered her to him as Auburn burst into tears. He looked to Andrew, who sat down next to her. But she clung to him hard, crying and shaking. Of course she was afraid.

“Sweetheart. Your mom is sick, but she’s getting the help she needs. You will get to see her, and you’ll stay with me until she gets better.” Andrew patted her back gently as Duane came into the room, wiping his eyes, probably upset because Auburn was. Andrew hugged him, holding Duane on his lap until both of them calmed down. “Did you eat all you wanted?” Andrew asked Duane.

He nodded. “Petey eated it.”

Clay rolled his eyes. That wasn’t good for him, but Clay remained quiet.

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