Page 41 of I Dated a Holiday Hero
“Our father. Yes, same guy twice.”
“Damn. Hyreno?”
“Yes. His body was purple with blue striping.”
“And your mother tried to get away from him.”
She shivered. “Yes. She ordered me to hide.”
“Cloud knows who he is?”
“Yes, she and Mom had a mind link. Everything Mom knew, Cloud knew.”
“A heavy weight for a child.”
“Yes.” She wrapped her arms around him and held him tight. “So, do you want to grab something to drink and go sit on the swing?”
Worro nodded. “That sounds like just the thing. How wide is the swing again?”
“I am not ready for much more, Worro.”
“I know, but feeling you sleeping next to me was enough to satisfy my need for contact. So, can I entice you to come live at my place? You can sit on a workbench and analyze the cost expenditures for my materials.”
She smiled. “You shape things with your fingers.”
“Yes, I do. I also remember where the important things are.”
Keera laughed. “I am sure my family will be delighted to hear it.”
“I will have to make your brother something special for the holiday. How old is he now?”
“Ten and a bit.”
“Fun age.”
“Hever’s going to make him a voice-activated robot.”
He laughed. “So, the bar is pretty high.”
“You could help sculpt it into something more aesthetic.”
“So can Krix.”
“Good point. We will have to brainstorm some ideas.”
She smiled. “I am good for that.”
“Maybe dinner, tomorrow after work?”
“Yup, but for now, a nap with hot cocoa as we watch the waves.”
He nodded. “You bring the hot cocoa; I am going to make some alterations out there.”
She chuckled and followed him, watching as he took the chairs, changed their shape, and created a low mattress out of the cushions. He pulled one edge up so they could sit on the couch and see the ocean.
He smiled. “Good enough?”
“It’s lovely.”
