In the Shadow of the Shield (Secret Lives Series Book 2) Read Online Free PDF

little group hasn’t been the same without you. I have really missed you, Di.
     
    Cyndi: Me too. I hope this is the beginning of a new chapter for you, and for all of us.
     
    Diana: It’s been a tough year. I’m sorry I disappeared the way I did. Jackson is graduating in a few months and going to college. I think it’s time for me to start figuring out what I’m going to do now that I’m all alone in the world.
     
    Jessy: Oh, Di! You will never be alone! You always have us!
     
    Diana: (Hugs) Thank you, Jessy, I know, and I love all of you. But you have husbands and families of your own. I’m the old lady here, and I can’t rely on all of you to carry me along. There are a lot of things I can do. I just have to figure out what they are.
     
    Cyndi: So, will you keep working?
     
    Diana: For now. Although at some point I might look for something a little more respectable. LOL
     
    Angela: Like librarian or school teacher? LOL
     
    Diana: LOL Probably not, but something other than talking lonely old men into orgasms.
     
    Jessy: Good luck. I have been looking for a job for two years now. If you find something good, let me know.
     
    Diana: I’m sure I could get you in for an interview with Rick.
     
    Jessy: *Blushes* Yeah, I’m pretty sure I’m gonna have to turn you down on that one, Di, but thanks. I would have no idea what to say!
     
    Diana: It’s easy. Just say the things guys like to hear.
     
    Angela: Like ‘you’re so big,’ ‘there’s no one as good as you,’ and ‘oh, baby!’ Lots and lots of ‘oh, baby.’ LOL
     
    Diana: LOL! There’s a bit more to it than that, though. Most guys just want a friendly ear to listen to them talk, believe it or not.
     
    Cyndi: I’m a little bored since Jason made me quit the club. Maybe I’ll give it a try!
     
    Jessy: I’m not so sure that would be such a great idea.
     
    Angela: Yeah, your marriage barely survived Sugar Shakers.
     
    Cyndi: Come on, girls, it wasn’t that bad!
     
    Angela: Oh, okay. Maybe we remember things differently, but it seems like Jason was pretty pissed when he found out about you dancing on Friday nights.
     
    Cyndi: He wasn’t happy, but I knew he would forgive me eventually. Besides, I have all these new skills now…and he definitely appreciates that!
     
    Diana: Oh, Cyndi, I have missed you!
     
    Cyndi: I’ve missed you too, Di.
     
    Jessy: Well, ladies, I am going to sign off and try to get a little sleep while I still can.
     
    Angela: Yeah, me too. Good night, ladies!
     
    Cyndi: Good night, Jess and Ang.
     
    Diana: Sleep well!
     
    Cyndi: Do you need anything, Di?
     
    Diana: I think I am good. For the first time in a long time, I can actually say that and mean it.
     
    Cyndi: It’ll be a year on Monday.
     
    Diana: I know. I’m planning to go have a talk with Donnie. Let him know I’m doing okay.
     
    Cyndi: Are you?
     
    Diana: Am I what?
     
    Cyndi: Really okay?
     
    Diana: You know what, I think I am. It’s been tough dealing with the circumstances of Donnie’s death—our last moments together weren’t exactly our finest.
     
    Cyndi: I know. But he loved you, and he would have understood eventually. Or at least forgiven you.
     
    Diana: I guess we’ll never know.
     
    Cyndi: If you need me to go with you Monday, let me know. Jason’s off—he can keep Harper.
     
    Diana: Thanks, Cyn, but I think I need to do it alone.
     
    Cyndi: Okay. The offer’s there if you need it.
     
    Diana: Thanks, my friend. That’s why I love you. I’m going to call it a night now. Talk soon.
     
    Cyndi: Definitely. Good night!
     
    Diana: Good night!

 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Chapter Four
     
     
    Everything looked the same as the last time she visited. The small gravestone with Donnie’s name etched into it sat in the shadow of the St. Michael statue, which was by itself under an old oak tree. Years ago, when they had first married, she and Donnie had purchased that plot under the tree with the plans of spending