Читать книгу A Soldier's Prayer - Jenna Mindel - Страница 9

Growing up, Monica had been resolutely off-limits...

Monica tipped her head and all that gloriously long and stick-straight blond hair slid over her shoulder. “I’m sorry I didn’t make it to Cole’s funeral.”

“It’s not like we live close anymore. Five hours’ drive round-trip makes for a long day.”

Cash glanced at Monica and caught the turmoil in her face. “You okay?”

She nodded. “What can I do?”

He narrowed his gaze. “Not much you can do. These things happen.”

“I meant dinner. How can I help?”

He blew out his breath, glad for a reason to escape the trip down a pain-filled memory lane. “You can help by making patties, and I’ll get the grill going.”

“Deal.”

Out on the deck, the sun hung low in the sky. Leaning against the railing, Cash wondered why Monica would come up here by herself. Part of him hoped she would stay.

The other part worried that being around Monica for very long was asking for trouble.