Grace in the Shadows by Karon Ruiz

Author:Karon Ruiz [Ruiz, Karon]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Christian Suspense
ISBN: 9780692892978
Publisher: Heaven Help Us Publishing
Published: 2017-12-18T05:00:00+00:00

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“That looks nasty.” Bee pointed at the blackening clouds outside the breakfast window.

They talked about the different CME scenarios as lightening splintered dark clouds. The storm gathered speed.

Sipping drinks across from each other at the table, Gordy knew he should tell her about his dad. But how could he bring it up? How do you tell someone your dad was an addict and a thief?

“Gordster. Spill it.” Bee’s order broke the silence between them.

He shifted on his chair. “What?”

“You wanted to tell me something.”

Gordon cleared his throat and looked down at the table. “My dad …he’s in major trouble. He broke the law.”

“Pastor D?”

He listed his father’s crimes. “He’s ruined everything. He’ll probably go to jail.”

“Jail?” Bee’s eyes formed large blue pools, her mouth fell open.

“We don’t have bail money. Dad will have to stay put while he waits for trial. Mom called a lawyer who goes to Saint Luke’s. He thinks Dad will be charged.”

“I can’t believe this. Pastor D baptized me …” Bee’s voice trailed off.

“I’m shocked, too. I never suspected my dad would do anything like this.” Gordon exhaled, then took a sip of coffee. His best friend finally knew. He wasn’t alone anymore.

She seemed to sense his relief because she segued to a lighter topic concerning the upcoming school year. “Can you believe classes start in two weeks?”

“I know. It’s crazy.” Would a high school education be part of a non-electric America? He kept that thought to himself.

“I lead the cheer squad this year.” She winked at him.

Heat climb into his cheeks. “That doesn’t surprise me. You’re really good. When’s practice?”

“Next week. Coach Jensen told us to bring our suits. They’re letting us use the pool afterwards.” She stared at the weather outside. “A storm like this would be nice. At least we’d be inside. I hate doing our routines in the heat.”

Rain pelted the windows. Gordon stood. “Time to get you home before this gets really bad. Gotta wake my mom and then we’ll leave.”

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