RAISED by Frankie Love

Author:Frankie Love
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Frankie Love

I wake the next morning feeling anxious. Faith finding me kissing her father wasn’t a scenario I wanted to play out — it was the very reason I had avoided Tanner the last several days. He’s in no position to get involved with me. A hook-up is not going to end well when he has so many kids — kids who are living in my house.

Even if his words are so sweet, so tender — words aren’t enough.

But Josie’s words still ring in my ear. Take a chance on yourself.

Tanner won’t be here forever, but I can’t use that as an excuse to reject the very thing I want. Him.

I make a point of getting to the kitchen extra early, before the rest of the household. I get to work quickly, making a batch of scones, frying up bacon, making scrambled eggs. I’m slicing a cantaloupe when the kids start piling in. Tanner follows shortly after, and I pour him a cup of coffee, the way he likes it.

“I love bacon,” Levi groans as he grabs a slice from the platter. I smile as I set strawberry jam on the counter, next to the scones, and the kids begin helping themselves.

“Make sure there’s some for the everyone,” Tanner says, helping Cash get a serving of eggs.

“Where’s Faith?” Lily asks, carrying her plate to the table. She reaches for a glass and pours herself some orange juice, before asking her siblings if they’d like some.

“She’s still sleeping,” Levi offers as he slides into a chair. A pile of bacon on his plate. Tanner grabs a slice of bacon from it and takes a bite. Levi groans at his dad.

Tanner just laughs. “Portion control, son.”

“Faith’s so lucky she’s done with high school,” Clover whines. “I’m sick of school work, I just want to play all day.”

“You know,” I pipe up, steeling my courage. “My friend Josie is hosting a gingerbread-making party today. Would you like to come, Clover, with Cash and your Dad?”

I realize after the words are out of my mouth that I should have talked to Tanner first, but it’s too late.

Tanner, though, doesn’t seem to mind that I didn’t keep him in the loop. “That sounds fun. You sure we’re invited?”

“I’m totally sure,” I say, my eyes reaching his. Every time I look at him a flutter of anticipation washes over me. No matter how I try to curb my feelings — it’s impossible to deny what is real.

“Will there be other kids there?” Cash asks.

“Yep,” I tell him. “Lots. There is one thing this mountain has plenty of, and that is children.”

Tanner’s eyes narrow, not understanding. “What do you mean?” he asks.

I shrug. “People call this place miracle mountain. I promise, when you get to Josie’s, you’ll understand why.”

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