Michele Bardsley-Broken Heart Town 01 by I'm the Vampire That's Why

Author:I'm the Vampire, That's Why [I'm the Vampire, That's Why]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2011-10-13T15:41:05+00:00

"All right, squirt. I'll put a quarter in the jar."

"Keep it up, Mom," saidBryan . "We almost got enough to buy another Xbox game."

"Har de har."

"Mommy?"

I turned to Jenny. I wanted to hug her. I wanted to hug them both. But I knewBryan 's hands-off "you're embarrassing me" policy and I was still worried my daughter thought I was a monster.

"What is it, Jenny?"

"Will you read me a story before bedtime?"

Relief cascaded through me. Normalcy. I didn't think it was possible to ever have it again. Maybe it was just redefining the concept of "normal." I looked at her and tapped my chin thoughtfully. "Hmmm. I don't know. Can you afford my superior reading skills?"

"Maybe," she said. "What do you charge?"

"Two hugs and one kiss."

With tilted head and pursed lips she considered the cost. "That's kinda steep."

"Got a counteroffer?" I raised my brows at her.

She grinned. And I grinned back. Then my sweet baby launched herself into my embrace and wrapped her little arms around my neck. "I can afford your askin' price," she said.

I held on to her and squeezed, trying to gather her warmth, her love into me. I wanted it to soak into my skin. I never wanted her to doubt, to worry, to fear. Oh, the things a mother wanted for her kids. The things we couldn't ever really give them. Because to be human meant you doubted, worried, feared. No matter your age. Not even being a vampire would help me protect my kids against the disappointments and the hurts the world offered.

I looked atBryan . He was watching us, a longing in his eyes that battled with his obvious pride. I loosed one arm and beckoned him into the cuddle. He hesitated. I realized he didn't fear getting close to me, but he hadn't decided if it was worth letting go of his manliness for a minute to enjoy an old-fashioned, girl-infested hug.

He scooted close and I enclosed him with us. For a few perfect moments, we sat there on our new couch, my family and I, and reaffirmed our faith in our bond.

"I love you," I said. "I love you so much."

"Aw, Mom."Bryan broke free. He didn't move away, but his face pinched with revulsion. "Don't go mushy on us."

"Too late."

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