A Matter of Destiny

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Book: A Matter of Destiny Read Online Free PDF
Author: Bonnie Drury
Tags: Fiction, Romance, Paranormal
gracefully. "Thank you, David, I do appreciate your help. Had any luck?"
     
    "Not yet, but soon, I hope."
     
    She studied his handsome face, with the dark hair and blue eyes. She'd feel better if he were happier. What he needed now was her love and encouragement.
     
    Sharon attempted a shaky smile. "I can't imagine anyone turning you down."
     
    He leaned over to kiss her on the cheek. "Thanks, Mom, but aren't you just a little bit prejudiced?"
     
    "Who, me? Of course not." She ruffled his hair.
     
    He said he had some studying to do, and she asked if he'd seen his brother.
     
    David paused. "He mentioned he was going to practice."
     
    "Practice? What kind of practice?" This was the first she'd heard.
     
    "I don't know. I'm just telling you what he said." David shifted his books and headed up the stairs.
     
    If she couldn't keep track of what her kids were doing now, what would happen when she began working?
     
    Later, Sharon heard a car outside and wondered if someone had given Luke a ride. She didn't see anything when she looked out front.
     
    A few minutes later, he came through the back door, whistling. When he saw his mother, he stopped to take off his shoes.
     
    "Where have you been?" Her words came out sharper than she'd intended.
     
    "Trying out for football."
     
    "Football?! Without talking it over with me?" She propped her hands on her hips.
     
    He didn't answer, but turned to the open door. Joe Reardon stepped into the room and stood behind Luke. Sharon dropped her hands to her sides, flustered by his sudden appearance.
     
    "You knew about this?"
     
    Joe's dark eyes met hers with a steady gaze. "I suggested it."
     
    "Okay, then why didn't you tell me?" She was feeling left out, just when she needed her family close.
     
    Joe moved around Luke, saying over his shoulder, "Better go upstairs. I want to talk to your mother."
     
    Luke hesitated, his gaze shifting from his mother to his teacher.
     
    "Stay here, son." Sharon's voice was low, but firm. If this was a standoff, she'd make it clear who was in charge.
     
    "Please, Sharon...Mrs. Quinn, I'd like to talk to you alone, if that's okay."
     
    Apparently Joe's deep voice carried more authority than hers did because Luke left the room with little more than a sheepish glance for his mother. She stared at Joe incredulously.
     
    He raised his hands in an apologetic gesture. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have interfered, but I can see how upset you are. I'm only trying to help."
     
    She sat down, realizing she might have over-reacted. Joe sat next to her.
     
    "Now," he began, "I didn't think about Luke trying out for the team before, but he hasn't missed too many practices. We're late getting started this year because the head coach is in the hospital with respiratory problems."
     
    He rubbed the back of his neck. "I'm filling in until he returns. That's why Luke didn't have a chance to tell you. He didn't know until today."
     
    "He could have called."
     
    "He tried, but you didn't answer."
     
    Sharon had been at Paula's that afternoon, but wasn't satisfied. "Football's too rough. He'll get hurt."
     
    She was making excuses, and they both knew it. She felt a headache coming on. "I sound like an overwrought mother, don't I?"
     
    "There's something else you should know. Luke has been in some trouble at school. He's going through a rebellious phase..."
     
    "Luke?" She'd seen the signs of rebellion herself, hadn't she?
     
    "Believe me, it's true. But rather than discipline him through punishment, I talked to Mr. Greaves, and he agreed that getting involved in sports would be a good outlet for Luke's aggression. That's why I brought him home tonight, to see what you think."
     
    Sharon's mind whirled. She'd been so worried about David and finding a job for herself, that she'd forgotten what Luke was going through. He was the one she always expected to land on his feet.
     
    She met Joe's gaze. "I guess I didn't realize...but you think this will
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