Love in a New World by Jessica E. Subject

Author:Jessica E. Subject
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance, New Adult, science fiction, contemporary, zombies, aliens
Publisher: Jessica E. Subject
Published: 2020-01-20T00:00:00+00:00

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Leanne stared out the window, watching the many empty fields go past as Tina drove. Empty like her heart. Nothing about the day had made her feel any better. Not even the prospect of having a temporary hand in two weeks.

“C’mon, Leanne,” Tina said. “You have to stop dwelling on him. Think of all the good that came out of today. Your appointment went well, and you bought a couple of cute new outfits.” She slowed down at the next stop sign. “Though you’re the most depressing shopping partner I’ve ever had.”

With a sigh, she turned to her friend. “I’m sorry. I didn’t expect today to start the way it did.” She’d thought her worst days were over, hoped she could put the accident behind her. But her heartache hurt nearly as much as losing her hand.

“I know, but maybe it will end better.” Tina accelerated again and pulled into Leanne’s driveway within minutes.

She doubted anything could make the day better. She wanted to crawl into bed and sleep, forget about the pain Jake had caused. She glanced in the dining room window and saw the Christmas tree had been set up. What? Her mother hadn’t waited for her to help? She had participated in decorating the tree for as long as she could remember.

So much for the day getting better.

She shoved the door open, craving her bed even more. Tina was staying for dinner, though, so she had to last a few more hours. Meeting her friend at the trunk of her car, Leanne grabbed her bags then headed for the house.

“So, what are we having?” Tina asked.

She shrugged. Her mom hadn’t told her what she’d planned to make, or anything about putting up the tree. “No one tells me anything anymore.” No, instead she was fed lies, set up for heartbreak.

Tina gripped her shoulder as she reached to open the door. But it swung open in front of her. Jake stood in the doorway like a mirage in the desert. She wanted to run into his arms, pretend the morning had never happened. Instead, all of her hurt and anger spewed out in her words. “What the fuck are you doing here? I thought you quit.”

His smile faded. “I never—”

“Watch your language.” Her mother rushed up behind him. “And Jake didn’t quit. Your father stuck his nose where it didn’t belong.”

What the hell? Oh God. And she’d thought the worst of Jake.

Tina snickered behind her. “Sounds like my father. Exactly why I don’t live at home anymore.”

Jake held out his hand. “Please believe I meant everything I said last night. I love you, Leanne. I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t.”

She caught a glimpse of the pain in his eyes. She wanted to believe him, but getting her hopes up would only lead to more hurt. Until she learned the truth, she would guard her heart from everyone.

With a heavy sigh, she stepped past him into the house. Her mother, Tina, and Jake followed, all quiet as if waiting for her to speak.

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