Ember Skies by Nicky Crawford

Author:Nicky Crawford [Crawford, Nicky]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Suspense
Goodreads: 25917226
Published: 2015-08-07T04:00:00+00:00

Dinner was actually quite pleasant. We made small talk and shared some laughs, which was surprising in itself. As I started doing the dishes, my phone rang. A few nurses called in sick and they needed someone to work four hours tonight. I told them I would call right back and hung up so I could think of what to do with Harlee.

“You okay, Em? You look conflicted.”

“Oh, that was work. They need me to work tonight for a few hours. I have to be in at 7:00 p.m.”

Before Dalton could reply, Austin gave me an irritated look and said, “Tell them ‘no’. I’m goin’ out with some of the guys tonight. I can’t babysit.”

“It’s not babysitting when it’s your own kid, Austin. You haven’t spent any time…”

Dalton put his hand on my shoulder, instantly silencing me. Looking to Austin he said, “No worries, man. Moose can come home with me tonight. I don’t have a damn thing planned tonight or tomorrow.”

“Shit, come drinking with us, Bates. The last thing you want to do is babysit when we’re about to deploy. Let’s go live it up while we still can.”

“I love spending time with Harlee. I would much rather be with her than out drinking.”

“Suit yourself, man.” Austin got up from the table and went upstairs.

I looked at Dalton, then back at my phone. I couldn’t let him watch Harlee when he only has a short time left to relax before they ship out.

Sensing my stress, Dalton steps closer and cups my face, “I’m taking Moose home. Stop overthinking. I offered because I want to spend time with her.” He kissed my forehead and went into the living room the find Harlee.

I packed her bag and gave her a kiss. She was so excited to have a sleepover with him and Blake. Austin left the same time Dalton did, so I rushed upstairs to change before I headed into work. I hope my relief makes it there on time. Four hours isn’t long, but I’m exhausted tonight and I really need some rest.

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