Abandon: The Unloveable Series Book One Read Online Free PDF Page A

“How long has the roof been leaking,” he called to Brook as he knelt down to inspect the wood.
    “It started around a year and half ago.  Until recently, I used the girl’s blow up pool to collect the water but it’s been so hot lately I had to bring the pool down so the girls could cool off.”
    He couldn’t believe his brother hadn’t taken care of the leak as soon as it started.  With a cursory look around, he immediately noticed the attic was surprisingly bare.  Four years back, he’d spent one long day helping Garret lay the flooring and carry a ridiculous amount of junk up to the attic.  Where had everything gone?  The only thing left was some well used camping gear.  In the back of his mind, he knew everything was somehow connected to Garret’s death, but he’d have to figure out how all the puzzle pieces fit together when he was finished cleaning up the mess.  The mattress was conveniently setting on top of the tent, he grabbed it and descended the ladder rungs. 
    “I’m so glad it was still up there,” Brook quietly mumbled as she reached for the mattress.
    “Let me blow this up and then we’ll clear a spot on the floor so you and the girls can sleep tonight,” he announced as he walked to the far corner of the garage.  He came to an abrupt stop when he noticed Garret’s nice air compressor was missing.  “Where’s my brother’s air compressor?  Was it one of things pawned?” He asked with an accusatory tone.
    She didn’t make a sound rather she just nodded one time.
    “That wasn’t yours to sell.  Dad bought it for Garret and you had no right to sell it and take the money.  Did you sell all the other stuff from the attic, too?  Here’s a thought. If you were hurting for money, maybe you should have gotten a job.”
    Brooklyn looked him straight in the eye and shook her head.  “I didn’t hock Garret’s things, but I would have if there had been anything left.”
    “What are you trying to say?”  He bent forward knowing full well he became extremely intimating.  In the past few years as a mercenary, he’d perfected his intimidation skills.
    “It doesn’t really matter because you wouldn’t believe me anyway.”  She sighed and bowed her head in defeat.
    It was imperative he didn’t lose his temper with Brook.  If she shut down, he might never get the answers he desperately wanted.  “Do you have another pump I could use?” He questioned through gritted teeth.  He didn’t have time to play games with anyone especially the woman who cut his brother out of his own daughter’s lives. 
    “We have an old bicycle pump.  I’ll get it for you.”  Gage followed Brook with his eyes as she retrieved the pump.  Even after three kids, just the sight of the woman brought his dick to attention.  At his age it was damn embarrassing walking around with a hard on but that wasn’t the worst part.  The mere sight, sound, or fragrance of the maddening woman opened an ache deep in his soul.  After all these years and what she’d done to his brother, he still wanted her.  He was an incredible ass all the way around.
    “You can use this to blow up the mattress.  Is there something wrong?  Hello?” 
    A hand waved in front of his face thankfully ending his torturous daydream.  “Thanks.  Why don’t you let my parents know they can come in while I take care of this?”
    “I don’t think the sheriff is finished with the investigation yet.  He won’t want them in the house.”
    “He’s not competent enough to know his ass from a hole in the ground,” Gage muttered.
    “With all the shards of glass, splintered wood, and who knows what else on the floor, I don’t think it’s a good idea for the girls to stay here tonight.  I’d rather they stay with your parents. They can come back home tomorrow after I’ve cleaned everything up,” she softly suggested as she dropped her gaze to his chest.
    “You’re probably right.  I wasn’t thinking.  Do you want