Swoony Moon (Crescent Moon Ranch Book 2) by Tess Thompson

Author:Tess Thompson [Thompson, Tess]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: 4Kids5cats Editions
Published: 2023-12-25T00:00:00+00:00

Although it was my table in my dining room, I insisted that Mama and Pop sit on the ends just as they had when we were all boys.

I hadn’t bothered with nameplates or assigned seating, figuring everyone could sit wherever they pleased. Thad and Sammie sat on Pop’s end of the table, with Chloe between them. I, of course, wanted to sit next to Annie and strategically timed it so that it would seem as if it happened organically. Caspian slid into the seat next to me. Soren and Rafferty found places near Mama, with Finley and Elliot in the corner spots.

Pop raised his glass to toast, his eyes shiny as he looked around the table at each of us. “I’m thankful for my family and our special guests who add such beauty to the room. And that we can be all together for one of my favorite days of the year. It’s a true blessing to have us all at the same table.”

We raised glasses and clinked with whomever was nearest.

When I tapped my glass against Annie’s, she lifted her gaze to look into my eyes. “Thankful to be here,” she whispered into my ear. “Thank you for taking me in.”

“My door’s always unlocked for you.” Along with my heart.

We passed dishes around the table as everyone remarked on how great everything looked and smelled. Soon, we were all digging into the festive meal. My turkey was slightly dry, but Mama’s gravy took care of that problem. My rolls had come out great, though, especially with slabs of butter. Savory herbs wafted up from the dressing. Mashed potatoes tasted of cream and butter with just the right amount of salt.

The table was long enough that conversations naturally broke off into small groups. On our end of the table, Pop asked questions of Annie mostly, wanting to know the details about how the movie industry worked and her experiences as an actress. I found myself fascinated to hear her stories, especially how long it took to film just a few minutes of a story.

“A lot of time is spent in our trailers,” Annie said. “That’s where I work on my lines and all the rest.”

From the other side of the table, Sammie hung on every word but didn’t ask any questions or make comments. She was obviously a fan. Like me. But there was a nervous, guarded quality about her that made me sure Thad was right. She was on the run. Was it from a man or the law? Who knew. The only thing I felt certain about? She was bad news for Thad. If he got involved, it would put him in danger of whatever it was that threatened her.

As I glanced around the table at the four women who had joined us for the feast, it occurred to me that they all had one thing in common. They were either running from something or someone or harboring a secret. For whatever reason, they had found their way to us.

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