Broken Harbor (Sparrow Falls #3)

by Catherine Cowles

on the ice.” Luca’s mouth closed, then opened, then closed again. “You’re Teddy Jackson. The Lightning. Am I dreaming right now?” He rubbed at his eyes as if to check. Teddy chuckled, giving me a slap to the stomach. “Why can’t you give me this kind of greeting?” I grinned at Luca. “Good surprise?” “The best!” He whirled to Teddy. “Cope told you about me?” “Won’t shut up about you, kid. Says you’re a star in the making.” Luca’s head jerked back in my direction, but his voice went quiet. “You said that? Really?” God, this kid was going to kill me. “I did, and I only speak the truth.” Luca stayed silent for a moment and then hurled himself at me, arms wrapping around my waist in a fierce hug. My arms went around him in answer, holding him close.

“Really?” Luca asked. “Really,” Cope echoed. “You’re with us. A part of our family. And you always will be.” Luca threw himself at Cope, and Cope caught him easily. Luca cried in earnest now. They were tears of relief and of letting go. “I love you,” Luca hiccupped. “I love you, too,” Cope whispered. “More than you’ll ever know.”