Sweet Affliction [Sweet Awakenings 4] (Siren Publishing Classic) by Nicole Morgan

Author:Nicole Morgan
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance
Published: 2012-04-29T16:00:00+00:00

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Nick sat on the steps that led to the beach. He sat in the room with Liam after he’d passed and allowed the peace to consume him. He had never believed in ghosts or the afterlife, but he could swear he felt the man giving him peace of mind and calm to have the strength to be there for his daughter.

Out of respect to AJ, he hadn’t covered his face like he would’ve in the battlefield. Instead he rested his hands on his stomach as though he was lying there taking an afternoon nap. He struggled with it, wondering if it was morbid, but he knew she wouldn’t want his face covered. So he did what he could to try to soften the sorrow she would feel when she returned.

She’d been gone over an hour, so he knew she’d be back soon. He hated knowing that tears would flood her eyes. Realizing he was in love with her wasn’t something that he expected, but it wasn’t something he cared to analyze either. It seemed to just be a matter of fact, just one of many, like his promise to Liam. He would not hurt her, not a chance.

He caught sight of her in the corner of his eye. Her pace was hurried as she came toward the bungalow, but a bird in one of the tall palm trees caught her attention. It wasn’t until she was a few feet from him that she looked down and saw him sitting there.

“Nick? What are you…”

He stood up and closed the distance between them. “AJ, something’s happened. I’m so sorry.”

She shook her head at him. “No! No! I wasn’t gone that long. I hurried! I’m here now…I…”

Tears poured from her eyes like a waterfall. She pushed past him to get inside. She threw her purse on the kitchen table and ran toward the bedroom.

He came in after her, closing and locking the door before following her down the hall. His chest tightened in pain as he found her head lying on Liam’s chest. Her sobs echoed in the room, slicing through the peace that once loomed.

He came up behind her and placed a hand on the back of her head. “Sweetheart.”

Not prepared for the way she swung around at him, he nearly fell backward. Shouting and screaming, she began beating on his chest. Her words were barely audible through her choking sobs.

“You! You did this! You made me leave him! I hate you! I hate you! I wish you’d died!”

He wrapped his arms around her as she continued to pound her fists against him. He ignored the pain both her words and blows caused. He’d expected this and would take anything she gave him as long as it helped her cope with her grief.

“Say something! Damn you! I hate you! Why did you have to come? Why did you…Why?”

Despite the force with which she was striking him, he could feel her tiring, both emotionally and physically. He kept his arms wrapped around her back, holding her to him as she pummeled him.

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