Justice Is Always Ready (A Graham Family Story, 1) by Aliyah Burke

Author:Aliyah Burke
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Tags: mf, military hero, north carolina coast, african american romance, military, coast guard, contemporary romance
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

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Kassidy ground her teeth and prayed for patience. Loud noises floated around her but nothing could pry her eyes off the note in her hand. The paper shook slightly and she knew that was from her nerves.

“Kas. Kassidy? You okay, hon?”

Lucy touched her shoulder and when their stares met she could see the concern in her friend’s gaze.

Don’t unload on Lucy. Don’t unload on Lucy. Don’t. It took a few moments before the saying stuck. With a gulp she forced a smile and nodded, all the while she crumpled up the paper in her left hand.

“Just having a hard time digesting what I read. I’m fine, Lucy, really.”

Her brown eyes slashed side to side before they focused back upon her. Kassidy nearly did a double take to make sure it was Lucy who sat across from her, those eyes were filled with so much anger.

“Bullshit!” Lucy hissed. “What is going on, Kas? I thought we were friends.” She pointed at her across the park table. “I’ve known you for a long time now, don’t bullshit me like I just met you and don’t know any better.”

Kassidy nodded and licked her lips before rolling the lower one between her teeth. “Have you noticed anything about my mom lately?”

That question seemed to take her back a bit. Lucy frowned. “Your mom? She seems more tired, but I thought she had a virus or walking pneumonia or something like that.”

“That’s what she told me too but then I found a note saying they needed her back in for more tests. The results weren’t what they’d been hoping for, whoever the heck ‘they’ is.”

Lucy put her foot up on the bench and rested her chin on her knee before sighing. “You think there is something else going on.”

“Yes. Deep down, I can feel it but whenever I broach the subject they change it. Immediately.” She stared out past the table where Libby chased a ball hit by Ethan. “Will you keep an eye on her for me, Luce? Let me know if you see anything out of the ordinary?”

“Of course I will. You know, she’s like a mom to me as well.”

She reached across the table and gripped Lucy’s hand, squeezing her thanks. “You’ll have to make sure she doesn’t catch on.”

“I know. I will be careful. Is that what was on the note in your hand?”

“Yes. Her secretary, Jackie, took the message and I’d ask her what was going on but she’s like a loyal dog to my mom. She’d never say a word even if I threatened her.”

“Jackie and your mom are good friends.”

“I realize that, it just pisses me off to think she can share something with Jackie as opposed to me. I’m her daughter for cryin’ out loud.” Her words rung with bitterness.

“I wish I could make you feel better, hon, but I’ll keep a closer eye on her and let you know what I see or hear.”

“Thank you, Luce.” The burden on her shoulders didn’t feel quite so oppressive anymore.

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