Awakening Hearts: A Tale of Love Across Lifetimes by Angie K. Love

Author:Angie K. Love [Love, Angie K.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-11-11T00:00:00+00:00

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Sage pulled onto Grace Way and shut off the engine. She turned to Alex. “Here we are.”

“Yes, here we are,” Alex repeated with a shy grin.

Neither of them made an attempt to move.

“You still want me to come in?” Sage wanted to give Alex an out if she’d changed her mind.

“I most definitely do. I guess I’m just feeling a bit nervous. This new space we’re in, the conversations we had tonight, having you over for the first time . . . It all feels a bit vulnerable.”

“I completely understand.” Sage shifted sideways in her seat. “I want you to know I have no expectations. We can go at whatever pace is comfortable for you. And if me coming in tonight feels like too much, that’s okay, too.”

Relief shone through in Alex’s expression. “Thank you, Sage. That means a lot. I appreciate you being so patient and understanding. And,” she met Sage’s eyes, “I would really like for you to come in—if you’re still up for it.”

That drew a smile from Sage. “I am.”

“Okay, then. Let’s go in!”

Locking the vehicle behind her with the key fob, Sage followed Alex down the entrance path and up the flight of stairs to her apartment. Number 32.

“This is me.” Alex stalled. “Just so you know, my place isn’t fancy. It’s pretty simple. And I haven’t yet had a chance to put up much artwork or decorations.”

“Alex. You don’t have to apologize for anything. I’m not here to judge you.”

After another moment’s hesitation, Alex opened the door. “Okay, come on in.” She slipped out of her sneakers without bothering to untie them.

After giving Sage a quick tour of her living space and directing her to the couch, she walked over to her open kitchen, separated from the living space by a bar counter.

“I don’t have as vast a selection of teas as you do,” she turned back toward Sage, “but I made sure to have a few on hand, and I bought some extra special chocolate.”

Sage felt her smile spread to her eyes. It was clear Alex liked to please.

“Can I bring you some tea and chocolate?”

“That sounds great; I’d love some.” Sage rested her chin on her forearms on the back of the couch, watching Alex move about, her smile never wavering.

Alex pulled two mugs from the cabinet. “Also, do you mind if we use your Netflix account? Only so it’ll be easier to keep track of the episodes since we started on yours.”

“I don’t mind at all. I think I remember my password . . . I’ll give it a try. It’s saved on my computer, so I haven’t had to enter it in ages.” Sage performed a mental scan before bringing herself back to the moment at hand. “Mind if I use your bathroom?”

“Oh, of course, not at all. I should have asked if you needed it!”

Sage chortled. This was just like Alex. “Don’t be silly. I don’t expect you to anticipate my every need.”

Alex shrugged. “A good hostess would.”

Sage shook her head, not entirely sure if Alex was joking.

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