Maelstrom by Susanna Strom

Author:Susanna Strom [Strom, Susanna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance
Publisher: Cougar Creek Publishing LLC
Published: 2020-04-15T00:00:00+00:00

Ripper and I sat on the dock behind Nicole’s cabin, dangling our feet into the water of Lost Dog Lake while Hannah and Levi made breakfast.

“I’d like to go to La Pine with Hannah and Levi.” I cast a sideways glance at Ripper, gauging his reaction.

“Was gonna suggest the same thing. Doesn’t feel right to send them off by themselves. Like as not, Levi’s Grandpa Kurt is dead, and anybody could’ve set up camp at his place. I owe them and don’t want them walking into trouble.”

“I’m glad we’re on the same page. I’m sure Kyle and Sahdev will agree.”

“Might set us back a day getting to Valhalla, but our schedule’s already been shot to shit. One more day won’t matter.”

“Pancakes are ready,” Hannah called.

We joined the others around the kitchen table. Levi stood at the stove, flipping the last of the pancakes onto a platter. Without a hint of self-consciousness, he wore Nicole’s red-and-white polka-dotted apron over his jeans and tee. Hannah had set the table. An old Mason jar filled with wildflowers and fern fronds sat in the center. Empty coffee cups and glasses of Tang—I spied the container of orange-flavored drink mix on the counter—stood by each plate.

“No butter, but we’ve got lots of syrup,” Hannah said cheerfully as Levi walked around the table, depositing pancakes on each plate. She followed behind him, carrying an enamel coffee pot. Hector sat by my chair, his eyes wide and hopeful.

We tucked in. When the last pancake had disappeared, I shot Ripper a look.

He nodded and took a final sip of coffee. “Mac and I were thinking, how about we drive to La Pine with Levi and Hannah? Make sure everything’s good at Grandpa Kurt’s place before the rest of us head to Valhalla.”

“I like that idea,” Kyle said quickly.

Sahdev nodded his agreement.

“We don’t want to hold you up.” Levi frowned. “I know you’re eager to get to the ranch, and you’ve already been delayed a week.”

“Seriously?” Hannah blew out an exasperated breath and rolled her eyes at her boyfriend. “I’d feel lots better if they drove to Grandpa Kurt’s place with us. And besides, I’m not ready to say goodbye to Kenzie.”

She reached across the table and we clasped hands.

I wasn’t ready to say goodbye to Hannah, either. With her sunny spirit and zest for life, she reminded me of Ali, my dead best friend. Ripper, Kyle, and Sahdev were great, but I missed having a girlfriend. And Hannah was like the little sister I never had. I’d miss her like crazy when we parted ways.

Levi glanced at Hannah. He obviously adored her and would probably do just about anything to make her happy. He swung his gaze to Ripper. “You sure, dude?”

I suppressed a smile. How often did anybody call Ripper dude?

“Yeah. We’d all feel better knowing you two are safe.”

“All right, then. We appreciate it.”

Hannah squealed, hopped up, then planted herself on Levi’s lap. She kissed his cheek. “I’m so happy!”

We cleaned the cabin, then packed up our things.

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