The Sacred Guardians Series Box Set: Books 1-4 Omnibus by Wendy Owens

Author:Wendy Owens [Owens, Wendy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Box Set Books 1-4
Publisher: Four Bean Soup LLC
Published: 2015-06-11T16:00:00+00:00

Gabe peered out from the shallow covered porch; the gray sky cast a darkness over the valley that blanketed the home like a sheet. He watched as the oversized rain drops fell across the dirt path in front of him, as if in slow motion.

“Penny for your thoughts?” Rachel said, stepping out behind him in her bare feet and handing him a tin cup filled with steaming black coffee.

“Sorry, a penny’s not enough,” Gabe replied shortly.

“Excuse me?” Rachel inquired, unsure what he meant, her arm still extended, grasping the hot beverage.

“Sorry, I was trying to be funny, guess that didn’t work.”

“Nope, you failed miserably. I wouldn’t quit your day job,” Rachel jested.

“Good to know.”

“So what are you looking so serious about out here?” Rachel pushed.

“My mind was just wandering, I suppose,” Gabe apologized, taking the cup from Rachel and pulling it up to his nose, breathing in deep.

“Wandering, huh?” Rachel continued to prod before taking a sip from her own cup.

“Actually, you want to know the truth?” Gabe asked, glancing over to Rachel.

“No, I asked because I really want you to lie to me. Of course I want to know the truth, you idiot!” Rachel scolded humorously.

“I was thinking of Uri,” Gabe said before looking back towards the forest.

“Itching to get rid of me?” Rachel teased.

“Of course not. Your cooking is too good to rush you out of here,” Gabe poked fun in return.

Rachel laughed before replying, “I haven’t known him as long as you, of course, but Uri has always given me the impression that he’s the type of guy that can handle himself. I don’t think you have cause to be too concerned. I’m sure he’s just being careful.”

Gabe was becoming more appreciative of Rachel’s presence with each day that passed. He thought back to when he had met her and wondered how he couldn’t have seen all her attributes then. Though they shared a sense of humor, a love of nature, and had similar creative interests, they differed extremely when it came to outlook. Gabe was always the one to instantly assume the worst, whereas Rachel’s glass never dipped below half full. Once again, he was grateful to have her perspective giving him hope, “I guess you’re right.”

“Don’t you know by now, I’m always right,” Rachel added. She had turned out to be a total surprise for Gabe. She was only supposed to be there a few days and now months had passed. Not only had Rachel made herself indispensable by helping with all the chores, she also filled a void he didn’t even know he had. She would share stories about her home, family, and friends, as well as listen to his tales. It was a level of engagement that he hadn’t known since his days at Rampart. Part of him didn’t want her to go. He was worried about his friend, but with Uri’s return would come Rachel’s departure.

“Are you hungry? I can cook some eggs and heat up some biscuits I made yesterday,” Rachel offered.

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