Shattered by A. K. MacBride

Author:A. K. MacBride [MacBride, A. K.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-09-23T16:00:00+00:00

The sun was barely up the following morning when a knock had me heading to my door. I was surprised and distressed to find Pop standing there looking a bit weathered.

"You got coffee, son?"

"Just made a pot," I answered as I stepped back to allow my dad entry. Uneasiness spread through my veins with each step I took. My dad had visited me plenty of times before but never this early in the morning. If it was bad news he was bringing I needed more coffee.

I prepared two cups and sat down with him at my little dining table. Pop took a long swallow of the scolding liquid before setting the cup down and leveling me with a look. "Have you talked to your brother yet?"

"Which one? The decent one or the asshole?"

"Logan!"

By the scowl on Pop's face, I knew he wasn't happy with me. Shaking my head, I brought my mug to my lips, not caring that its contents were too hot. I'd rather burn my mouth than voice my thoughts.

I might've been angry, but I wasn't about to disrespect my old man.

With a heavy sigh, my dad leaned forward and rested his hand on the table between us. "Look, son, I'm not saying Eli went about it the right way but he has some valid concerns."

I threw both of my hands in the air and for the first time in years raised my voice at Pop, "Oh come on! Not you too?" I was beyond the point of anger now; fury blazed through me.

"I'm worried about you, son. You're vulnerable and I don't want a woman to push a wedge between you and your brother."

I knew what my dad was referring to; he was the only one in our family who knew my tragic secret. His concerns were rational but unfounded. "The only one causing damage is Eli, Pop. And, before you walk around passing judgment on the woman, why don't you rather take some time to get to know her?"

"No one is judging her; we're just looking out for you."

"I can take care of myself." I pushed to my feet and poured the remainder of my coffee down the sink. "It was nice seeing you, Pop. If you'll excuse me, I gotta take Dozer for a walk."

It wasn't my intention, but I'd managed to hurt my dad's feelings. The pain I was responsible for was evident on his face when he slowly walked toward me, nodding his head. With his wrinkled hand, he patted me on the back.

"Okay, son. Just, please for the sake of your momma, make things right with Eli. It hits her hard when her boys fight." After giving my pup a quick scratch behind the ear, Pop was gone.

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