Mind Sweeper (Mind Sweeper Series Book 1) by AE Jones

Author:AE Jones
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Publisher: Gabby Reads Publishing LLC
Published: 2014-09-15T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter 21

I gaped down at the man who stood at the foot of the tree. He was tan, as if he worked outside all day, but his tailored pants and button-down shirt squashed that notion. His brown, wavy hair was pulled back at the nape of his neck and his large green eyes twinkled with amusement. My stomach lurched slightly. Shit, he was the shifter version of Jean Luc.

“Uncle Griffin!” Trina squealed, jumping up and leaning over the balcony.

“Trina, be careful,” I cautioned, but she scrambled partway down the ladder and then leaped into his arms.

He smiled and twirled her around. “Hello, pet, how are you feeling?”

“Much better now. Kyle is here to visit me, too.”

“So I see. Should we ask her if she needs any help getting down?”

“I’ll be fine, thanks.”

I walked over to the ladder and turned, knowing full well my ass was going to be the main attraction while I climbed down. When I reached the ground, I expected to find Griffin standing behind me. Instead, he and Trina were already halfway to the picnic table, where Stephanie was in the process of setting out lemonade and cookies.

Stephanie handed me a glass when I walked up. “Would you like an oatmeal cookie? They’re fresh from the oven.”

My mouth watered. “I never say no to warm cookies.” I helped myself and took a bite, the cinnamon bursting in my mouth. “These are amazing. I have a friend who would kill for these cookies.”

“I’ll send some home with you, then.”

“Mommy, Kyle is going to color her hair purple.”

“Is she, now?”

“Yeah. Can I see it when you do?” Trina asked.

“Sure,” I nodded. “You’ll be the first person I show.”

We sat for a few minutes, listening to Trina chatter away. It was hard to believe she was the same girl I had spent time with less than a week ago. When I finished my second cookie—I couldn’t help myself—I turned to find Griffin watching me. I stared right back at him until he had the nerve to wink at me before addressing Trina.

“Trina, do you mind if I borrow Kyle for a few minutes? We have something to discuss.”

“No problem. Are you going to come back and tell me about your trip, Uncle Griffin?”

“Yes, I have new adventures to share with you.”

We walked toward the house. Griffin opened the screen door and ushered me inside, then led the way down the hall and into Tim’s office, shutting the door behind him. I guess it was time to get down to business. If he thought I was going to apologize for helping Trina, he was mistaken.

“I want to thank you for what you did.”

I stared at him in confusion. “So you aren’t angry with the Connors for asking me to help her?”

“No, I’m angry with myself.” He gestured for me to take a seat. Instead of sitting in Tim’s chair, he surprised me by sitting down in the other guest chair next to mine. “I wasn’t here when Trina was taken. When the pack retrieved her, I instructed them to keep a low profile.

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