It was Sunday afternoon about a week and a half after Mom told us about her diagnosis. I’d gone out for a run in the morning, and when I got back, Mom was making breakfast and simultaneously cleaning the kitchen. “He had to go out. Do you want waffles and egg...
Blake had me inside, away from the family. His dark gray eyes were boring into me. “Do you remember the woman I came here to stalk?” He snorted. “You’re kidding? Please tell me you’re kidding? The daughter? Jesus, Leif! T...
It was a small hotel in Lafayette—and not in the best neighborhood. I parked the car and turned off the ignition. As she reached for her door handle, I said, “Alicia, I have an apartment in the city with two bedrooms. Why don’t you just stay with me until you figure out what your plan is?” ...