finding Reese.: a SAFELIGHT novel vol.2 (SAFELIGHT Series) by Imy Santiago

Author:Imy Santiago [Santiago, Imy]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3, mobi
Tags: The Safelight Series, Volume 2
Publisher: RISC Books, New York
Published: 2015-05-25T06:00:00+00:00

“Text me as soon as you make the connection to L.A., okay?” I ask Stryder as we unload his bags from the truck. He stands on the sidewalk of the drop-off area and looks at me with sad eyes. He opens his arms, and I walk into them crying. “Be safe, Stud. That’s all I ask,” I whisper in between breaths.

His arms hold me in place, ignoring the airport transit officer urging us to wrap it up. He scowls at the officer, and says through gritted teeth, “Give us a moment, all right? This isn’t easy for either of us.”

The officer replies, “Farewells are never easy, my man. You’re holding up traffic. Don’t force me to write you a ticket.”

The incessant honking horns of annoyed drivers make us rush, something neither of us is prepared to do. I choke at the officer’s words, and wipe away my tears trying to keep my cool. I cup Stryder’s cheeks with my gloved hands and kiss his lips softly, trying to let his taste linger there for as long as possible. Breaking our kiss, he speaks.

“Catalina, I love you. Be strong and know that you are loved by me, okay? I have to go.”

I let go and jog towards the truck door trying to appease the transit officer and the upset drivers blasting their horns at us. Lifting the door handle with a shaky hand, I raise the other to wave goodbye. He blows me a kiss, then turns on his heel to walk through the sliding doors that will separate us for an entire month. I watch for as long as I can until he disappears from my view. Sliding onto the driver’s seat, I drive away knowing I’m leaving behind a piece of my heart.

Crying while driving is something I’m not accustomed to, and like clockwork, Jackson reaches out for my knee and squeezes it tightly. I sigh, but keep my eyes on the road. From the corner of my eye I see his goofy smile that gets me every time. Despite my wet cheeks and stuffy nose, I smile. He cocks his head against his shoulder, and exhales as if relieved.

“What would you like to do today?” he asks. “I don’t want to go home. I’m starting to think the ranch is my prison, and I fucking hate that. Let’s do something fun.”

Keeping my eyes on the road, I consider his words, but when I see a coffeehouse up ahead I wiggle my butt against the leather seat. As I’m pulling in Jackson shakes his head, and chuckles.

“Caffeine for the addict . . . Is this your idea of fun, Catalina? Let me inform you it is not.” When I nod, he lets out a huff and looks at me with wide eyes and a flared nose. It’s more than obvious he’s teasing me. “Girl, you need to get out more. Mmm-hmm.”

“Shut up, Jax. You underestimate the power behind a nice, hot cup of coffee. It rights many wrongs in the world .

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