In Your Honor by Heidi Hutchinson

Author:Heidi Hutchinson [Hutchinson, Heidi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance, series, rock star, rock band, new adult, rock romance, unrequieted love
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

High Road

It was the smell of bacon that made Blake realize he had fallen asleep after all. He had convinced himself that the memories were too strong and the ghosts were too loud to allow him any amount of rest.

He opened his eyes and looked around the room that hadn't changed even a little since he'd left town to chase his dreams years back. His mom had obviously been dusting and vacuuming, because it still looked lived-in and habitable. He felt a pang of guilt in his gut as he thought about how he'd stayed away for so long. He'd always made sure to call on Mother's Day and her birthday and all the holidays. But that wasn't really the same thing, was it?

Little League trophies lined the shelves, walls were covered in band posters—everything from Waylon Jennings to AC/DC. It was exactly as he'd left it. He probably still had cigarettes hidden under the bed.

He pushed the covers off himself and staggered down the steps to the kitchen where his mama was loading up a plate with eggs and bacon.

“Mornin', Mama.” He kissed her cheek as she handed over the breakfast.

“You drinkin' coffee still?” she asked, reaching in the cupboard for a cup.

“Yes, ma'am.” He sat down at the small kitchen table and waited for her to join him.

“What are your plans for today?” she asked, plunking down the steaming mug.

“I have no idea. I figured I'd get home first, then go from there.”

“Sounds like you.”

She let him eat for a few minutes before suggesting, “You could get that old bike out of the shed and see if it still runs.” She smoothed the seam of the tablecloth with her thumb too casually before her green eyes flicked up and Blake could see the slight dare in them.

Blake wiped his mouth with a napkin as his eyebrows went up. “You still have my bike? I thought you'd have sold it by now.”

“I knew you'd be back,” she replied nonchalantly, a small smile playing on her lips. “And that bike is a piece of you as much as those tattoos you have.”

“Thanks, Mama.” He chuckled at her. “For the breakfast, too,” he nodded at his empty plate.

“You get yourself cleaned up and get out of here. I don't want you back 'til supper.” She patted his arm and stood up abruptly.

“What are you gonna do?” he frowned, confused as to why she was seemingly kicking him out all of a sudden. He had just gotten home a few hours ago, he thought she'd want to spend more time with him first.

“I have students today.” She gave him a smile like when she knew he was up to no good. “And I promised I would help you this week... that means you gettin' off your butt and facin' the day.” Her hand landed on her hip as she cocked it, waiting for his inevitable argument. She knew him too well.

He shook his head at her, holding back the grin that wanted to escape.

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