Surrender to Fate (Fate's Path Part One: A New Adult Romance Series)

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Book: Surrender to Fate (Fate's Path Part One: A New Adult Romance Series) by Jacelyn Rye Read Free Book Online
Authors: Jacelyn Rye
the truck, Will pulled her hand to his mouth and kissed it gently. “I don’t want to let go, but we better,” he explained.
    Sarah nodded and whispered, “I know.” They dropped their hands to their sides and Sarah actually felt the pang in her stomach with the absence of his touch.
    Tommy and Matty were sitting in the bed of the truck, and all four parents were deep in a conversation standing by the front fenders. The four adults looked up and smiled at their oldest children. They too seemed pleased with the enjoyment that had been had by all from this night out on the town.
    “How was the soda fountain?” Anne lovingly asked Sarah. Though Sarah tried her best, she knew her mother could read her expression, and would instantly recognize the look on her face as “not good.” “What? What happened?” Anne’s smile instantly disappeared as she waited for Sarah to answer.
    Sarah and Will exchanged a glance, but Sarah, as calmly as she could, said, “Oh, I, I, um, spilled the soda on my dress. I’m sorry, Mama. I hope it’s not ruined.” Sarah could feel the tears threatening to make another appearance, but this time she fought them off.
    “Oh my goodness. Is that all? Sarah sweetie, you shouldn’t let something like that bother you so much. I’m sure it’ll be just fine. And if that’s the worst thing that ever happens, won’t we be lucky?” Anne tucked Sarah’s hair behind her ears and kissed her forehead. “No more worrying. You hear me?”
    “Yes, Mama.” Sarah smiled at her mother wondering what on Earth would she do without her.
    “Good. Now, did you have a fun birthday? It’s gotten so late that I’ll have to tell you your birthing story next year.” The reassuring smile and hug from her mother made Sarah want to burst into tears. She wanted to tell her the real reason she was so upset, she wanted to tell her everything that Margaret had done. But what she and Will had shared was so much more than Margaret could ever take away. She swallowed the revolting memory of the fiend and smiled.
    “Yes, Mama. This was my best birthday yet.”

Chapter 9
    The ride home was slow and bumpy. Sarah and Will rode in the bed of the truck under a blanket with Tommy and Matty on either side of them while the four adults crammed into the cab. Sarah welcomed the darkness. She and Will could once again hold hands undetected. Matty had gone to sleep right away, his head jostling from the ruts in the road and their father’s futile swerving attempts to avoid them. Tommy held out as long as he could, but pretty soon he too found that the flour sacks stacked in the corner of the truck bed were too comfortable to resist and the chatter ended. Sarah enjoyed the feeling of still being somewhat alone with Will, and looked up to the stars that the perfectly clear night had provided.
    “Well, this was quite a night, Sarah Ellis. Wouldn’t you agree?” Will smiled and turned his head to face her.
    Sarah quietly scoffed, “Yes, yes it was. I think that is a fact that we can both agree on.”
    “I hope you still aren’t upset about Margaret. I mean, I’m sure you are, but I hope you don’t let it ruin the memory of your eighteenth birthday.”
    William knew her all too well. Of course she was still upset. But with the hopeful tone in his voice, she assured him, “No, Will. It’s not ruined. I’m not sure anything could ruin my memories of spending time with you.” She smiled as he squeezed her hand and she let her head fall and rest on his shoulder the rest of the way home.
    The old farm truck rattled up the Harstons’ driveway and stopped at the front porch. Sarah looked at Will, knowing that this night, and every emotion that went with it, was about to come to an end. Hastily, William whispered in Sarah’s ear, “Happy Birthday, Sar. Me Ware Wo.” He kissed her lips just as the truck doors creaked open and Edward and Henry stepped out of the cab.
    Catherine and Anne gave each other a quick hug before

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