CHAPTER 14 MY FAMILY

CLAIRE I swept my hair back, securing it into a bun. I applied some lip gloss and got into a floral dress. It was nothing serious. I just had to meet Declan and find out what this was about. He sounded true; he sounded so honest. This was where I belonged, and if he wanted me to leave,e he had better brew a pleasant reason. He spoke of home. Was there somewhere really like that? With relatives? A brother? A sister or Uncle? It excited me, making me double over to meet him. Willow offered me her car and offered her a huge grin; it was the least I could do to repay her kindness. The goddess had sent her my way. I had some to stay after I broke from Hudson. What more could I ask for? I blew out my cheeks and I had the map right to be sure I was not wandering in circles. I drove through the city with my mind on what Declan was going to say, I glanced now and then at the map to be sure I was on the right route. I slowed the car down at the traffic intersection and waited,