The Providence Trilogy Bundle by Jamie McGuire

Author:Jamie McGuire
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: love, god, family saga, marriage, pregnancy, hell, military, paranormal romance, bible, biblical, young adult, catholic church, mother, satan, college, investigation, divine, jerusalem, strong female character, heaven, bodyguard, family relationships, secret society, archangel, protection, warehouse, hybrids, providence rhode island, brown university, new adult, protective, group of friends, romance action, demons and angels, mystery man, suspense elements, sweet steamy
Publisher: Jamie McGuire

5. Landstuhl

The first day of summer break, I took the day off from Titan, and Jared and I went to our oak tree. I lazily traced the details of the carving of our names and let the sweet summer air sweep over my skin. Lunch was served on the blanket he had given me as a graduation gift—before I knew him—and we playfully wrestled and chased each other barefoot in the grass.

Jared was working overtime to prove to me that our lives could be as normal as anyone else’s. Even with the bad dreams keeping us apart at night, he had figured out how to get around them and made it seem that nothing was different.

The air smelled of fresh grass and sunshine, and coupled with Jared’s scent, it felt a little like Heaven. Summer soaked into my every pore, and I could see that Jared was enjoying my mood. He sat next to me, waiting for me to catch my breath from chasing him.

“Having a better day?” he asked, running his finger lightly across my wrist.

“Exponentially,” I said, digging my toes into the grass. “I feel as I did at Little Corn.”

“Speaking of that, have you given any more thought to returning to that perfect little chapel we came across there?” Jared said the words casually, but he was fidgeting with the hem of his jeans.

“Wedding date,” I said, nodding. I should have seen the topic coming. Jared never broached anything important lightly and always insisted on the perfect back drop. “Does Claire know when she’s coming back?”

“No,” Jared said, frowning. The hem of his jeans seemed to be irritating him, but I knew it was the direction of our conversation.

“We can’t get married without Claire. I’m going to make her wear something hideous.”

“Already have your bridesmaids picked out?” he said with a contrived smile.

“Beth, Kim, and Claire. What about your groomsmen? Can’t exactly have Samuel and Eli stand in.”

“Sure I could. I don’t think they would do it, but I could ask.” I laughed, and his smile relaxed. “Bex, obviously. Maybe I could ask Ryan. It would help Claire.”

“Not funny,” I said, ripping out a handful of grass and then throwing it at him.

He shrugged. “Nothing says I have to have as many as you.”

I had never considered that the small details of a wedding would be so difficult for him. He had siblings and contacts within the system to make things easier but no friends and hardly any family. His side of the church would be pitifully bare.

“Maybe I’ll just have Beth and Claire, and Bex can escort both of them,” I said, hoping to relieve him of part of what he perceived as a problem.

I had insisted for so long that our lives be as close to normal as a hybrid and his taleh could get that Jared was bordering on obsession about giving that to me. I knew if something were as important to him I would be equally determined to make it happen, but I didn’t want our wedding to be a source of disappointment for either of us.

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