Tethered (A BirthRight Novel) by Hall Brandi Leigh

Author:Hall, Brandi Leigh [Hall, Brandi Leigh]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 2013-12-27T00:00:00+00:00

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Hours later, we go home to help Ash and Aidan unpack, but I find it difficult to pay attention to the conversations going on around me. Which seems to be my normal reaction after hearing Hunter’s on his way over. I’m sure it’ll wear off in a few weeks, and then I can get back to business as usual, by focusing on everything else in my life. That day can’t come soon enough.

We head back downstairs, but not before Dru cons the boys into playing Guitar Hero later. Apparently, he’s quite the video game buff. I should have known.

Instead of hiding out upstairs all night, I’m hoping I can convince the boys to play a few of their songs after dinner. Dru and Dhelia would go nuts!

The ringing doorbell makes me jump. I run to welcome the visitor I’ve been desperate to see all day. As I open the door, he glances behind me, seeing that everyone now stands where they can easily spy on us. But instead of embarrassing me, he pulls me out on the porch where he can properly—and thoroughly—greet me with his hungry lips.

Time always has a way of standing still when his mouth touches mine. No one else exists—and nothing else matters. If it’s possible to be paralyzed and impassioned at the same time—then that’s exactly what happens.

The second he tears his tender kiss away, reality comes crashing down around me. This time, however, it’s more subtle. My excitement for the evening overshadows any—and all—negativities in my world.

We step inside the house at the exact moment everyone disperses to the kitchen. Gram places us at the table, but she’s kind enough to put Hunter close to Ash and Aidan, while Dru remains as far away as possible. Thanks, Gram!

Hunter talks to the boys about their plans for law school in the fall—and they ask him questions about being a fireman. But his look of pride for his job vanishes the second he mentions how difficult it is when men on his crew are injured—or killed. Like his best friend, Trevor, who still might not make it.

I wish he talked about his family. I’d love to know how they feel about him putting his life on the line every day. I’ve been waiting for him to bring them up, but maybe I can find a clever way to mix it in with conversation. Like maybe on our date this weekend.

I don’t say much as we devour Gram’s scrumptious lasagna and garlic bread. I’m too enthralled with watching my favorite people interact with one another.

As I take everything in, a vision pops into my thoughts and startles me—penetrating my mind in an instant—but then is gone as fast as it arrived. I shiver as my eyes open.

It’s about Michael Russo. Again.

His face is flushed, sweaty, and pulsating at the temples. And he’s on his way to our house now!

This isn’t just a vision. It’s a warning!

My chest tightens as I try to figure out what to do.

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