Fall (Roam Series, Book Two) by Kimberly Stedronsky Read Free Book Online

believe I didn’t think… thank you,” I managed, springing to my feet. “We’ll need passports, and money, and…,”
    “Roam, it’s not that easy. The state of the United States a nd Russia was different in the fifties. How different… well, I was hoping you could help with that part.”
    I nodded, quickly gathering my long, chestnut-brown hair into a ponytail and securing it with a holder that I snatched from my night stand. “Yes. Definitely. Um… Eisenhower was president… and he was the Supreme Commander of NATO until 1952. That’s important- he helped create the European-American alliance early in the Cold War. Right after Eisenhower took office, Stalin died- he was the leader of the Soviet Union for over thirty years and…,”
    “Cam ,” Logan stood in my pacing path, holding me by the shoulders. “Let’s just work on recreating the… let’s call it the ‘wallet’ that West had. Documents, money, passports that look right.”
    “Right… I’m sorry, I’m just so… anxious,” I sighed. “Where are we going to get money, Logan? Money that’s printed- dated- before 1955?”
    “Do you think it’ll matter? Who will look at the dates, really?”
    “ Cash looked different. It wasn’t just the date. Anyone would take a look at our money today and think we’re using counterfeit bills.”
    “And if we do a Google-image search, get some heavy bond paper, and just do some printing and cutting?”
    “ And mess with the economy? I feel that’s irresponsible and…,”
    “Oh Roam, who cares ?” He rolled his shoulders and neck, exhaling deeply. “Who really cares ? The world is supposedly ending if we don’t fulfill this prophecy. If I figured this out- the reverse coordinates being another fountain, going to Russia again- it’s only a matter of time before Troy does. If he hasn’t already. I lay awake at night trying not to fall asleep and have nightmares about killing you, but all I can worry about at night is Troy breaking into your house and murdering you.”
    I widened my eyes, listening to his tirade. Did Troy only know about Russia? What if he does know about other fountains- other doors? I crossed the room to West’s carry-on, dropping to my knees on the soft, beige carpet. “We need to go into West’s house. He may have documents we can use- or money. I… I think he would be okay with us doing this.” I reached into his bag, feeling through his clothes until I found his house keys and wallet. Violet had driven West’s car back to Virginia, and I assumed she still had the vehicle with her.
    His scent, fabric softener and after shave, was too tempting for my senses not to seek out. I inhaled deeply, tears burning my eyes. I can almost feel him here, next to me.
    “You’re right- you’re so smart,” he knelt next to me and kissed the top of my head. “I forgot you even had his bag.”
    “And his laptop. I haven’t opened it,” I controlled my burgeoning tears, blinking them away. He wrapped his arm around me, pulling me against his chest.
    “Okay?”
    “I will be,” I murmured, my fingers skimming across a sapphire blue necktie. “When I have him back.”
    “We’ll go to his house tonight. Let’s go downstairs and eat dinner with Morgan and Jason. Morgan was freaked out about your arm, but I promised her I’d check on you and that you were probably fine.”
    “Thanks,” I nodded, sniffing. “Alright. Let’s go downstairs.”
    “And Cam,” Logan shifted slightly, and I lifted my eyes to his. “If anything is too hard for you, just tell me.”
    “ Thanks Rush, ” I nodded, leaning into his hug.
    Dinner with Morgan and Jason ended up being a welcome distraction. Jason, with his mocha skin as smooth as his deep, husky voice, proved to be just as skilled in the kitchen as Morgan. They worked side by side, trading teasing insults and sarcastic jibes. I was sure Morgan was in Flirt-Overdrive.
    “Logan, you still planning on the Marines? Even with the baby?”