The Blake Legacy (The Blake Boys) by Rhonda Laurel Read Free Book Online Page A

that psychosis. You bitch and fight, but you feel safe too.”
    Nina looked at Morgan for a while then finally said, “Thank you.”
    “For what?”
    “For giving me that Late Bloomer book by the woman who had trouble conceiving. I did the things she suggested and it worked. I have my baby now and everything is fine. Thank you for helping me believe in miracles again.” Nina burst into tears.
    Morgan rounded the island and gave her a tight squeeze. “You’re welcome, you big ole cry baby.”
    Nina laughed through her tears. “I’m going to miss you if Seth decides to leave the Titans.”
    Morgan sighed. Suddenly Seth’s impending career decision was on everyone’s mind. Nina had called her that afternoon after the sports show, and they’d talked for a long time about the prospect of Seth going with another team.
    “I don’t think we’re friends because of proximity. We would keep in touch and visit, no matter what happens.” Morgan handed her a box of tissue.
    “Do you want to go to Texas?”
    “Am I ready this very minute to transplant myself there forever? No. My family is here. The bookstore is here. I’ve been making progress with my non-profit.”
    “Then tell him you don’t want to leave.” Nina pouted.
    “It’s not that simple and you know it.” Morgan sighed. “These cupcakes are making me hungry. Want to get Chinese food?”
    Nina patted her pregnant belly. “Yes.”
    Morgan retrieved the menu from a draw and gave it to Nina. “I like everything on their menu.”
    Nina looked it over. “By the way, a friend of mine from New Day magazine reached out to me. They want to do an article on you. She asked if I would run it by you. I told her I would only mention it if it was a real interview and not some puff piece like how it feels to be the quarterback’s wife. I know you hate superficial bullshit like that.”
    “Really? What does she want to talk to me about?”
    “ New Day magazine focuses on modern family living. Interracial marriages, same sex unions. Stuff like that.”
    “And again, why does she want to talk to me?”
    Nina chuckled. “I don’t know if anyone has told you, but you and Seth are an interracial couple.”
    Morgan put her finger to her lips. “Why am I always the last to know everything?”
    Nina hunched her shoulders. “You get a chance to plug your non-profit. So, I can give her your number?”
    “I’ll talk to your friend then make my decision about the interview.”
     
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    The Slap Shot bar was owned by one of Seth’s dearest friends, Derek Popovich. After Patton had informed Seth he’d all but disappeared since becoming a parent, he felt guilty about ignoring his friend. He wasn’t proposing a wild night out, simply a few drinks and maybe a meal at Derek’s bar. Morgan didn’t mind; she’d readied for some girl time with Nina.
    A few of the guys from the team were at the bar, not to mention a few basketball and hockey players he knew. The most interesting thing about the establishment was that Derek didn’t allow any televisions, which proved to be stressful for the clientele who were mostly self- centered professional athletes who loved to see themselves on sports commentary shows.
    Derek offered a lavish décor as a great consolation prize. The bar was furnished with leather couches, fine art work, and a space design that maximized the comfort of a large crowd. Soft music played through a premium sound system, but never so loud you couldn’t hear your dinner guest. Patton and a few of the guys from the team had hated it the first time he’d brought them but eventually appreciated the serenity of getting away from the spotlight.
    It was usually crawling with beautiful women who were looking to bag themselves a rich athlete. Seth had learned a long time ago not to dip his toe in this particular dating pool, and he was damn glad he was out of the dating game all together. What had once seemed sublime—finding a gorgeous woman to spend