Cold Dawn: by Susan Sleeman

Author:Susan Sleeman [Sleeman, Susan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Amazon: B07JZJ7T49
Publisher: Edge of Your Seat Books, Inc.
Published: 2019-01-27T00:00:00+00:00

14

Spring bulbs poked their heads through the soil in a small flower bed by the front door of Eryn’s cabin. On the walkway, Sam took in the details. Each year unfurling spring leaves reminded her of the chance people had to change through a sort of rebirth.

Was this a sign for her? Did she have the power to change this year? To forget her father’s betrayal and trust again?

Eryn answered the door and stepped back. “I thought you were headed to Seaview Cove to interview Nobles.”

Sam entered, but she didn’t want to stay long, so she remained just inside the door. “We decided to search Andy’s car on the way. Found his phone.” She took the evidence bag from her pocket and handed it to Eryn. “We need you to image it.”

“Who is it, Mommy?” Bekah called from the hallway.

Eryn turned. “Sam and her friend Griff.”

“Griff. That’s a funny name.”

Eryn chuckled. “Come and say hello to the funny-named man.”

Bekah bolted into the room. She wore jeans, a bright red-and-blue-striped top, and red sneakers. Her hair was the same rich black shade as Eryn’s and was pulled back into a bouncy ponytail. Her big round eyes peered up at Griff. She was the spitting image of her mother, even with her hands on her hips the way Eryn stood when she studied something of interest, which usually meant computer code.

“My name’s Bekah,” she said still staring at Griff. “I’m five. Why is your name so funny? Did your mommy give you that name?”

Griff knelt by her and smiled. “My real name is Matthew. Matthew Griffin. My dad’s name was Matthew, too, so everyone called me Griff to tell us apart.”

“That’s funny that your mommy didn’t think of a different name for you. Was she too tired from having you?”

Griff snorted.

Eryn ruffled her daughter’s hair. “Sometimes parents name their children after them. So Matthew’s dad would be Matthew Griffin I and Griff is Matthew Griffin II.”

She scrunched up her face and stared at her mother. “If you have more babies don’t do that, okay, Mommy? That’s just silly.”

Eryn nodded solemnly but Sam could see she struggled not to laugh. “I won’t, sweetie.”

“I have to go play now,” Bekah said. “I’m having a tea party with my dolls. You can’t come because we only have four chairs at our table. And you’re too big anyway. Just like Trey. He doesn’t fit in my chairs. But he kneels on the floor because he said my parties are the best and he can’t miss them.”

She spun and ran out of the room.

“She likes to talk,” Eryn said, her tone wry.

Griff stood and grinned. “I hadn’t noticed.”

Eryn laughed. “I’ll start right away on the phone image. Barring any problems, it’ll be done by the time you get back from Seaview Cove. Assuming you’re still going there.”

“We are.” Sam smiled at her friend. “Thanks, Eryn, for dropping everything and doing this right now.”

“Are you kidding? I’m glad to help.” Eryn grabbed Sam in a hug. “I’m so sorry about Andy.

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.