Lost Wishes by Gendron Kelly

Author:Gendron, Kelly [Gendron, Kelly]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Series, broken heart, bad boy, Love Story, Family
Publisher: Kelly Gendron
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

FALLON

I jump back into my truck, slam the door shut, and look up at The InkWell. I remember when my brother opened it. I handled the legal stuff, Hope helped with the decorating, and Lucky—well, he surprised the shit out of me by managing everything else. A few years before he opened the shop, Hope and I had to help him get clean. He was chasing his demons away by hitting the drugs hard. I think his demons still keep him up at night, but I’m pretty sure he’s not using anymore.

Pulling my cell from my pocket, I feel guilty. The plan was to come to his shop after hours, drop off the envelope with Aunt Lulu’s inheritance, and slip out without anyone seeing me. My brother needs the money more than I do. But I ended up running into Lucky’s girl, and she was a mess. He’s going to be pissed at me, but I had to help the poor girl out. It seems like she really cares about him. So, I felt that she needed to know about his past and his demons.

Two weeks ago, I don’t think that I would’ve given a shit to get involved. But when I looked in that girl’s eyes, it reminded me of when I last saw Katie—that look of confusion, hurt, and concern. And I could tell the girl cared about my brother, so what the hell.

I swipe the screen on my phone and hit the phonebook icon—there’s only one contact there. I tap it and lift the cell to my ear. It rings and rings until the voicemail kicks in. And I feel guilty again, glad that I don’t have to talk directly to him. I told Lucky’s girl that I’d get him here for her, and this is the only way I know how. “Hey, Lucky. It’s Fallon.” I tap the steering wheel. “Can you meet me over at The InkWell? Need to talk to ya. Ah…okay. See ya.” I tap the screen and toss the cell on the seat.

Turning from the seat, a flash of silver catches my eye. I look back and see that my cell slid right next to it. I reach out and pick up the pendant and the chain falls straight as I lift it. I found Katie’s necklace in my bed when I was getting ready to leave for Burbank. So, I shoved it in my pocket.

When I got to my place in Pasadena, I was surprised to find that my truck started right up. Last time I used it was around a year ago, when Aunt Lulu called me, along with all of my cousins, to her place to announce that she was dying. That’s when she gave me the damn deed with instructions. I’m dreading that call to Shelby.

I look down at the necklace, knowing that it means a lot to Katie. I cup it in my hand, the cool metal weighing heavily on my conscience. I could mail it to her, but I don’t know where she lives.

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