Rebel by Brooke Page

Author:Brooke Page [Page, Brooke]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-10-14T18:30:00+00:00

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I dropped an energetic Tessa to Lauren who was finishing up her shift. We agreed to meet back at the arcade in an hour, giving both of us enough time to shower and get ready for the night. Colt and Marcy were going to meet us as well.

I was getting comfortable with the four of us being friends again. Getting used to this new normal was fitting, and I didn’t want it to disappear like it had before, but Riley was right, I had a job to do, and once I finished it, I’d fall into this routine permanently, as long as Lauren and Tessa would have me.

The arcade wasn’t as busy with the Fair shadowing over it, but that still didn’t stop a few locals from showing their faces. I was hoping Jonah would make an appearance later this evening as he always did. He had a routine of it, going into the back shed then heading up the hill past my house. I’d searched the shed dozens of times, trying to find where his stash was, but I never came up with anything. Once Lauren and Tessa were safely asleep in their beds, I’d follow Jonah where ever it was he went. I doubted Lauren would want me to stay all night. Needing to explain why I was still there in the morning to Tessa wasn’t something she would be ready for.

“Vance!” Tessa shouted, running toward me. I held my arms out to her, and she jumped to me, her hands reaching so I’d pick her up.

She giggled and wrapped her arms around my neck, and a glowing Lauren followed behind her. “You look beautiful,” I complimented, eyeing her faded jean shorts and tank top. Her hair was pulled into a ponytail, elongating her sleek neck.

She rolled her eyes, but smiled. “Thanks. I literally showered and threw clothes on.”

“I showered, too,” Tessa announced, her hair still damp.

I made a point to smell her cheek, causing her to snicker more. “I can tell. You smell good enough to eat.”

“No!” She giggled. “Eat Mommy!”

“I just might.” I wiggled my eyebrows at Lauren, and although she sent me a glare, I could see the heat in her eyes.

Colt’s patrol car found a place in the parking lot by the arcade, an overdressed Marcy climbing out of the passenger seat. “I hate riding in that thing!” she whined, her heels clicking against the gravel.

“I like your skirt, Aunt Marcy,” Tessa gasped, wiggling to get down from my arms so she could go give her a hug.

“Thanks, Tess, you’ve always had good taste.” Marcy hugged her and patted the leopard print fabric that tailored to her waist. I thought it was a bit much for carnival rides, along with her done-up hair and makeup.

Colt trudged behind Marcy, scooping Tessa up to give her a hug, spinning her then setting her back on her feet. “I think it’s a bit much,” Colt grumbled to Tessa. “You’re beautiful outfit is more appropriate.”

Tessa snickered, tugging on her striped tank top and jean shorts.

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