The Power Of Love And The Courage To Dream
The Power Of Love\The Courage To Dream
"What now?" Rebecca Michaels pulled back from the peephole, a frown marring her tired features.
When she opened her front door to the large policeman, tension whipped down her length. Standing next to the stranger was her son. The policeman's solemn expression told her the next few minutes wouldn't be a welcome-to-the-town exchange. She braced herself. "Is there something wrong, Officer?"
"Ma'am, is this your son?"
She nodded, her throat tightening.
"I found this young man behind the grocery store, loitering. He should be in school."
"That was where he was supposed to be." Rebecca directed her attention to her nine-year-old, whose features were set in a sullen expression. "What happened, Peter? You left an hour ago for school."
He dropped his gaze. "I didn't wanna go."
"That's not an option." Rebecca looked toward the policeman. "I'm sorry to have inconvenienced you. I'll make sure he gets to school when my baby wakes up."
The man stuck out his hand. "I'm Gabriel Stone. I haven't had the opportunity to welcome you to Oakview yet. Sorry it had to b ... read full excerpt from The Courage To Dream and The Power of Love ebook