Blood of the Rainbow Read Free

put it off until next week. You might have a slight headache from your head butting session,” he teased.
    If you want to spend time with me, I’m not letting a headache stop me. “No! I’m fine,” she blurted out too quickly. Jared turned the full force of his dark, piercing eyes on her. I think. He stood. Oh no – he’s leaving! She groaned inwardly.
    Jared softly chuckled. “Maybe we better be sure, first. How about you and I go for a walk, so I can make sure you’re not going to have any adverse effects from your bump?” He waited for her response, enjoying his advantage.
    Did he just ask me to go for a walk with him - alone? Sara had been following rules for so long she automatically looked to Lucy, eagerly waiting. After all, if there were rules to adhere to, it would be Lucy’s now.
    Lucy smiled. “You’re almost nineteen now. It’s up to you Sara.”
    Wow ! She’s right. I am an adult. Lucy couldn’t legally stop me from doing anything I wanted to.
    Nevertheless, Lucy was sweet and had always treated Sara with respect, so Sara gave her the same courtesy. She would have given Kaye more respect, if she’d stop treating Sara like a child. “Sure, I’d love to… unless you want me to stay here with you Luce,” she added, begging Lucy with her eyes.
    Lucy smiled. She saw right through Sara’s sugar-coated gesture. Lucy, he doesn’t want you – remember that! “Jared, if I didn’t know better, I’d swear you were hitting on my niece,” she teased.
    “Lucy!” Sara groaned, rolling her eyes again.
    Jared chuckled, and smiled down at Sara. “That’s because I am !”
    Yep – thought so. Lucy faked a laugh. “So where were you thinking of taking her?”
    “Down by the river.”
    In her excitement, Sara had almost forgotten she was supposed to call her mother. “Oh no! What about Mom?”
      It’s official. Now I know I don’t stand a chance. He wants my niece! Be happy for her Lucy – be happy for her. Lucy shook her head and waved it off. “Go on – get outta here,” she smiled. “I’ll think of some kind of lie to pacify your mother. That’s what she expects me to do anyway.”
    Yes! “Are you sure ?” Sara prompted.
    “Yes I’m sure. Now get outta here before I change my mind.” She flashed a warning glare at Jared. “ You behave!”
    Jared frowned. “Shoot – there goes my fun. Don’t worry Luce. Sara is safe with me.” Safer than you could imagine .
    Jared put his hand at the small of Sara’s back and guided her toward the door. He turned. “Oh! Don’t eat Luce. I’ve got that covered. We’re having a cookout.”
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    There was an awkward silence as Sara and Jared walked side by side down the pavement. Jared not knowing what to say and Sara too embarrassed to say anything .
     Finally, Jared broke the ice. “So, Sara… are you planning on going to college here in Shreveport?”
     “I really hadn’t given it a lot of thought, to be honest. If I could get past my stage fright, I’d like to pursue my music.”
    Jared grinned. “I think I could get you past that.”
    Sara inhaled, trying to steady her quickened breath. I’ll just bet you can too . He’s flirting with you stupid – do something – say something. I can’t! I just can’t! Sara you’re a chicken!
    Jared softly chuckled. Sara certainly seems like the right girl . “Luce is right. ‘Raging Storm’ could use another female vocalist. Maybe you and I could do some duets?”
    Oh God! His voice is so sexy, I can only imagine what he sounds like when he sings. She scoffed. “You might not say that after you’ve heard me sing.”
    Jared grinned again. “Not hardly….”
    Sara blushed and laughed nervously. “Do you sing, or just play?” Of course, he does you idiot ! Lucy already told you he did both. What’s wrong with me? You’ve been around guys before – but Jared doesn’t even begin to compare to Jeff – the cheat! Try asking Jared something that he hasn’t already