Waiting For Rachel: A Christian Romance (Those Karlsson Boys) by Jordan Kimberly Rae

Author:Jordan, Kimberly Rae [Jordan, Kimberly Rae]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2013-12-24T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

“Why are you sitting out here in the cold?” Rachel asked.

“I wasn’t sure you’d want to see me tonight.”

Rachel cocked her head. Damian wished he could see the expression on her face, but the truck blocked any light from the house.

“I won’t lie and say it’s comfortable, but I also know we’re going to have to be together sooner or later.” She stepped back from the truck and waved her hand. “Come on in.”

Damian rolled the window back up and climbed out of the truck. He hesitated briefly before grabbing the gift he’d set between the front seats earlier. Rachel was already on her way back to the house. Damian locked the truck and followed her.

“Merry Christmas, Damian,” Mari greeted him cheerfully as he stepped into the house.

“You too, Mari.” Damian gave her a quick hug.

He looked into the living room and spotted Serena standing by the Christmas tree. Still holding Rachel’s gift, Damian edged past Mari. He bent to put the gift under the tree before giving Serena a hug.

“Merry Christmas, Serena.”

“Same to you.” Sadness was evident in her gaze.

“Hey, what’s got you so down?” Damian asked, glancing over his shoulder to see if Rachel was nearby.

“Need you ask? I feel so bad for you and Rachel.”

Damian shrugged as casually as he could. “These things happen.”

“I’m surprised you came with Jace.”

“So am I. I just hope I didn’t ruin the evening for Rachel.”

Serena looked past him, her gaze catching on something. “I think she’ll be okay.”

“Can I get you guys something to drink?” Rachel asked, appearing at Damian’s elbow.

“Yes—“ Jace began.

“No,” Damian said at the same time.

Rachel looked back and forth between them. “Well, which is it going to be?”

“We can’t stay long,” Damian explained. “Mom only gave us an hour.”

“Well, at least have some cookies.” Rachel pointed to a tray of beautifully decorated Christmas goodies sitting on the coffee table.

Jace immediately moved to pick a couple up, and Damian followed his brother’s example.

“These’re great,” Jace said enthusiastically.

“Yes, they are really good,” Damian agreed. “Did you make them?”

Rachel nodded. “They’re from my mom’s recipe. We made them every year.”

Damian heard the sadness in her voice and longed to comfort her, but he had no words. He wanted to take her in his arms and assure her that she wasn’t alone, that there was someone who loved her. But, of course, he couldn’t.

Tense silence filled the room, so thick, Damian figured he could have cut it with the proverbial knife.

“Thanks for the cookies, Rachel. Guess we’d better head back home.” Damian shoved his hands into the pockets of his jacket, his fingers curling around the truck’s keys.

“We don’t have to leave quite yet,” Jace said, a plaintive look on his face.

“We do,” Damian said quietly. “Let’s let these ladies get back to their celebration. We need to go home and spend time with Mom and Dad.” It was just the four of them. He had never managed to get hold of Alex but his brother had left a message

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