The Sinner's Bargain (Contracts & Deceptions Book 2) by Contreras Claire

Author:Contreras, Claire [Contreras, Claire]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Tags: Contracts & Deceptions, #2
Published: 2014-09-27T16:00:00+00:00

“YOU CAN WAIT out here if you want,” Amara said when they reached her mom’s floor.

He looked at her for a long moment, his lips parting slightly as he debated the options. “Would it be okay if I go in with you?”

Growing up, Colin had always gotten along great with her mom. She’d baked him cookies and made him his favorite curry dishes. He’d loved being over at their house and her mom had loved having him there, so Amara knew she would enjoy seeing him, but still she hesitated.

“She doesn’t look the way you remember her.”

“So?” he asked with a frown.

“I’m just warning you,” she replied with a shrug and continued to walk toward the room, greeting the nurses along the way. She laughed when all of the nurses at the station turned to checked out Colin before looking at Amara with raised, approving eyebrows. He walked by her side, his hand hovering over the small of her back before finally landing there and sliding to her hip, pulling her close. Amara looked at him in question, but he didn’t acknowledge it, only continuing to walk beside her until they reached the door, where he dropped his hand.

Amara pushed the door open and took a steadying breath; preparing her heart for the shock it always was to see her mother in such terrible condition.

“Hey, Mom, I brought a guest with me,” she said as she walked further in, holding the door open for Colin.

“Of course, my khorshid. Who did you bring?” Anna asked, curious.

Amara dropped a kiss on her mom’s cheek as Colin walked toward them. Anna gasped loudly when she saw him.

“Now there’s a face I’m happy to see!” Anna said, smiling widely as she adjusted herself on the bed.

“Hey, Mrs. M,” Colin said. There was no visible pity in his eyes, just slight sadness that he blinked away quickly as he hugged her.

“Sit right here,” Anna said, licking her dry lips as she tapped the spot she always saved for Amara. She would have complained, jokingly, but couldn’t stop smiling at the happiness she felt at the light in her mother’s eyes. “Tell me how you’re doing. How’s Nancy holding up?”

He sighed, running a hand through his wavy hair. “We’re fine—my mom’s getting by.”

Amara took a seat in the chair in front of Colin, where the tips of their feet touched, and watched them as they spoke. Colin’s eyes met Amara’s as her mother talked about the oxygen tank she needed to breathe. There was so much compassion in his eyes, so much of everything she missed about being with him. She wanted to freeze time and stay in that room with them forever.

“Amara tells me you’re engaged now,” Anna said nonchalantly. Amara felt her eyes go wide. It was like a punch to the gut, the mention of the engagement.

“For business purposes, yeah,” he said, still looking at Amara.

“You’re a good boy, Colin. Your dad was always proud of you. I hope your mom reminds you of that often.

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