Love's Last Kiss by Sharon Wray

Author:Sharon Wray
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Toban Books

Rose sat on the edge of the hospital bed while Timmy finished his ice cream.

She hadn’t heard from Kade. Just as she’d done earlier that morning, she’d left her phone at the house in case it was being tracked. She had no idea how long it would take to find the box. If he found it at all.

Before leaving for the hospital, she had changed into running away clothes and braided her hair again. Then she’d done a quick online search about selling eighteenth-century artifacts, proving Sarah’s assessment. The box could be worth far more than the payout Deke had mentioned she’d receive, but it wouldn’t matter if they didn’t have supporting paperwork. She’d be lucky to sell it elsewhere for half of what Hezekiah was supposedly offering.

Not that any of her mental gymnastics mattered since they still didn’t have the box.

Timmy licked the plastic spoon. “How’s King George?”

She took his cup and spoon and tossed them into the trash. “Spending too much time in the bell tower.”

“He misses me.” Timmy wiped his face with a napkin. “I wish you could bring him here. He’d like the hospital. There are lots of places to hide and people to hiss at.”

“I have no doubt.” She picked up Teddy Hawkins and held him against her chest. For some reason, she needed the strength that came from the worn-out stuffed animal. “I talked to Dr. Singh. She’s considering your case for the new drug protocol study.”

“I don’t want to leave Savannah. It’s our home.” Timmy dumped the bag with the Attacktix figures Kade had brought weeks ago onto his lap and lined them up, making battle sounds.

“Magnus sold our home. Remember?”

Timmy didn’t respond. His usual reaction whenever she spoke about Uncle Isaac or Magnus or their parents’ house.

She sighed and placed Teddy Hawkins on the pillow behind Timmy’s head. She didn’t blame him for not wanting to talk about those things. Still, she knew in her heart it was time for both of them to move on. Her growing relationship with Kade had taught her that. “Besides, it’s been years since we lived there.”

“I had every right to sell the mansion.” Magnus stood in the doorway, arms crossed. He wore a black leather jacket over dark jeans and motorcycle boots. His black T-shirt matched his hair, and his bitter scowl complemented the purple and blue swelling on his face.

She smiled at the truth that Kade had given Magnus those bruises.

She stood and moved in front of Timmy. The possibility that Magnus may have killed his own father left her disgusted, angry, and even more protective of Timmy. “What are you doing here?”

“I’m on official business.” Magnus stepped aside for a woman in a sensible green pantsuit and white blouse. Her tight bun and manila file folder reeked of social worker.

Since her parents’ deaths, Rose had met so many social workers she could spot them a mile away at midnight during a hurricane.

The woman held out her hand. “I’m Miss Carter. I’m a social worker with Savannah’s Child Protective Services.

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