What the River Knows (Secrets of the Nile #1)

by Isabel Ibañez

Everyone deserved a living wage. No human ought to be treated as if their work didn’t matter, or their choices, or their dreams.

Grief was like a memory keeper. It showed me moments I’d forgotten, and I was grateful, even as my stomach hollowed out. I never wanted to forget them, no matter how painful it was to remember.

“So, you find me interesting.” I said nothing, curious to see what game he’d play. He was always playing one. “What is it exactly that interests you?” A wicked gleam lit his eyes. He leaned forward, curling over the table, taking up too much space to ignore. His nearness quickened my pulse. “Have you thought about kissing me?”

“I have a lot more in common with my parents than you might think. Like them, I like to discover the truth. Hidden things have always fascinated me. And you, Mr. Hayes, have a secret. It’s long since been buried, but I know it’s there. And one day, I will uncover it. Mark my words.”

“Because I want one memory with you dancing. One thing that’s mine before we part ways…”

“You can’t marry him.” He lifted his hand and rubbed his eyes. They were bloodshot, tired, and red-rimmed. But when he focused on me again, his blue gaze seared. “Why not?” “Because,” he said in a husky whisper, “he won’t kiss you the way I will.”