Unveiling Fate by Jeannine Allison

Author:Jeannine Allison [Allison, Jeannine]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Unveiling Series, Book Four
Publisher: Jeannine Allison
Published: 2017-10-25T18:30:00+00:00

THERE WAS SOMETHING ODDLY freeing about crying. Ever since Ellie and I had cried in each other’s arms two weeks ago, things had been different… better. We understood each other in ways we hadn’t before. The pain was still there. But sharing it with someone else lessened the load. Something we both needed.

I felt especially light today. It was Christmas, and I did more than consider Ellie’s words from weeks back, when she told me to get a tree and seek out my family. I acted.

To say my mom was shocked when I called was an understatement. To say her surprise made me feel like complete shit was a bigger understatement.

I asked her if I could spend Christmas morning with them. She yelled at me for a solid five minutes for asking such a dumb question. I’d forgotten how much I missed her—even her scolding.

When Christmas finally arrived, I didn’t stay long. I watched my nieces open presents before we all had brunch, and then I told them I needed to leave.

They were disappointed, and that was the last thing I wanted. But I felt overwhelmed. As pathetic as it was, it had been a big step for me. My mother must have known—when doesn’t a mother know?—because she stopped me on the way out.

“Thank you for coming today.” She wrapped me in one of her warm hugs that always made things better. I sighed and buried my face in her neck while she stroked the back of my head, like she’d done when I was a child. “I know it couldn’t have been easy, and we all appreciate the effort.”

“Of course,” I choked out. When she pulled back her face was stern.

“We do what we can when we can. Don’t live by anyone’s pace except your own. I’ve missed you—and I’m so glad you came today.”

“I miss you too, Mom.” The words were soft and her eyes filled with tears.

“I know. Oh! I almost forgot,” she said before quickly jogging out of sight toward the kitchen. She returned with a Tupperware container. Despite the frosted display, I could make out two red cupcakes inside. My lips pulled up into a smile.

“I had a feeling you might not stay, so here’s dessert, and I included an extra one for your friend.” Her entire face lit up. Seriously. We could have thrown some green on her and made her the Christmas tree.

I smiled and shook my head. “Thanks, Mom.” I didn’t elaborate and she didn’t ask. We both knew.

Since I’d needed my older sister’s help with Ellie’s Christmas gift, there was a high likelihood that the rest of the family—or at least Mom—knew about my new friendship. But she didn’t tease me, she simply kissed me on the cheek, told me to come back soon, and watched me leave.

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