The Secret of Strange Waters (The Light Keeper Series Book 2) by Kelly Hall Read Free Book Online Page B

laughing.
    “You’re right. This is a waste of time,” she said as Hunter found a place to turn the car around.
    When we finally made it back to the house, Hunter and Talon got the fire started on the patio as Holly and I said hello to Granny. She was finishing a movie when we walked in the back door.
    “Well, how did it go?” Granny asked with a smile. “You have a nice time?” She considered Holly with wide, hopeful eyes. I could tell that she really liked her, too.
    Holly perked right up, beaming. “It was wonderful. Dinner was amazing.”
    I motioned to Owen’s room. “Is he home yet?” I asked.
    “No, he’ll be late. They were eating on the way home. The sports report said they won, so I’m sure he’s real excited,” she replied.
    “I bet.” I couldn’t help but wonder how it went with his new speed and strength. I hope it wasn’t too obvious. I could see him now, outrunning the entire team or injuring someone in a tackle. I thought back to earlier at lunch, when he’d gotten so aggressive with Talon.
    I am usually secure in the fact that Talon can take care of himself in a fight, but knowing that Owen was taking the Waters, I was a little nervous that Talon might get hurt. And I couldn’t help but worry if he was still angry with him, or if he would say anything when he got home. “We’ll be up a while. Hunter’s starting a fire.”
    “I’ll bet he is,” Granny said with a wink. She was so happy to see Hunter with someone. It was a good thing she liked Holly; I’d hate to see how Granny would be if she didn’t. Her boys were everything to her.
    Holly and I stepped out to the patio and found our seats. I leaned over on Talon’s arm and closed my eyes, listening to the sounds of the night as they talked about school. I didn’t even realize that I was napping until Talon shrugged his shoulder to wake me. “Lily, Holly’s talking to you.”
    I stretched my arms up and yawned. “What?” I said. “Sorry, Holly. I guess I’m not being the best hostess.”
    “It’s okay. I know you’ve had a long day. We can go in anytime you want.” Her smile faded with sad puppy eyes as she glanced to Hunter, who wasn’t ready either.
    “Oh, there’s no need. You can stay here and visit. Talon and I probably could stand to give you two some alone time.” I nudged Talon.
    “Yeah, Lily’s had a rough day, and I ate so much I’m kind of sleepy,” Talon replied, as he stood and pulled me to my feet.
    “Knock on my window later and I’ll let you in.” I winked.
    “Is your mom going to care?” Disbelief set in her raised brow as she glanced between Talon and me. “I’d never sneak in or out at home.” She seemed afraid of parental figures, making me wonder how afraid she was of her own.
    “No, she’s too wrapped up in Tom’s last few days at home to care. Be quiet and they’ll never know. Have a good time.” I patted her shoulder as I walked past her to leave. Talon’s hand clasped mine and we walked home.
    “They are so cute,” I said, once we got out of ear shot.
    “Yeah, Hunter is crazy about her. She’s nice, too,” he agreed. “I know a much cuter couple, though.” He pulled me to a stop once we reached the porch and leaned in for a long, slow kiss. As I was getting really into it, he pulled away to open the door, leaving me a little light-headed.
    We tiptoed inside and to his room, where I kicked my shoes off and climbed onto his bed. He turned on his lamp and came to sit with me. “Well, what do you want to do?” he asked.
    I shrugged and then met his eyes, staring deeply into them as I raised a brow. “What do we usually do?”
    Before he could speak, I pulled him back on the bed with me, his lips pressing softly to mine.
    “You okay?” He stopped long enough to ask, searching my eyes. “I mean, you know it can’t go too far.”
    “Yeah, I know you’re right. I mean, even if we’re careful it could still happen. After all, I intended on being careful all along