Chapter 39

Heather POV

I start rewrapping the bread when I hear a whine. “That’s all we get, just one piece each.” I turn and stare at Reed. “Would you prefer to have none?” The look of pure horror that appears on his face is priceless. A snort of laughter escapes my mouth, as Shane and Lucas start to laugh at him. Shane reaches over to pick up the plate. “Well thank you son, that means there is more for me.” I grab the plate before Shane gets it. “If that’s how you’re going to be, maybe I’ll just take all of it with me.” I start to walk away with the plate and the rest of the loaf when I hear from all of them. “No, Please.” Chuckling I set the plate and loaf down on the island and go to find Mona.

I go through the doorway under the stairs, which is a small hallway. The door at the end of hall is open. It looks to be an office/library. I made my way in to Mona, who is sitting on the couch with her feet pulled up under her and a cup of tea in her hand. “Come on in Heather. Close the door. Pour yo