know he would find happiness. He deserved to be happy.
Keegan enjoyed the time she spent with her mother and Warrick. The apartment was usually so quiet. Being able to come home from school and see them was wonderful.
They did some of the touristy things around town that Keegan had always wanted to do. Warrick loved the train ride up the mountain, where the snow was thick on the evergreen trees. Keegan took them to the wild life sanctuary she had been volunteering for, where she introduced them to the staff and animals.
Her mother didn’t care to have pictures taken, but Keegan made them humor her. She got some amazing shots of her mom and her brother. Alaska was a beautiful place for photography enthusiasts. She filled an entire memory card—it would keep her busy editing after they were gone.
When the time came for them to fly home, Keegan felt stronger with the underlying pain that came from the bond. Her mother’s constant help and healing had prepared Keegan for her absence.
She was sad to see them go, but also excited.
Rourk would be there soon.
Chapter 9
K eegan woke up elated on the morning of Rourk’s arrival.
As she stood before the bathroom sink brushing her teeth, she was stricken by the thought that for the first time, she and Rourk would really be alone. The idea made her shiver in expectation…and in nervousness.
Is today the day I lose my virginity? She thought as she tossed her toothbrush into the holder. Goodness! She certainly hoped so!
She wondered if she should go to the drug store and get some protection. Although, Rourk did seem like the kind of guy that would take care of something like that. Plus, it would be so embarrassing for her if she had to. She decided to leave that up to him.
Keegan tore through her underwear drawer trying to find something sexy. She laughed as she picked up her Hello Kitty underwear. That would not work. Maybe she should go shopping. It would give her something to do while she waited for him to arrive.
Yes , she thought, nodding to herself. She threw on pair of sweatpants and a Save the Dolphins t-shirt and drove to the mall.
If you could call it a mall. As she parked the Jeep in the nearly empty lot, she thought it looked more like a dingy strip shopping center. It was a large, yellow brick square with dirty glass doors and cracked sidewalks. Unfortunately, it would have to do. She had no other option.
There was a big department store, so she went there first. All the underwear seemed so adult. Either too sexy or too old looking. She picked up a pair of granny pants and stared at them in disgust. Finally, she decided on a pair of black boy shorts with matching bra. At least she would match. She couldn’t wait to get home and try them on.
On second thought, she was already at the mall, so she might as well stop at Starbucks and get a white chocolate mocha. Keegan smiled and strolled down the hall looking in the windows but not really seeing anything. Only three more hours and Rourk would be there. She had butterflies in her stomach and couldn’t seem to wipe the goofy grin off her face. People probably thought she was crazy, but she didn’t care.
When she got home, she decided to take a quick shower. By the time she finished getting ready, it would be time to pick up Rourk from the airport. She grabbed her phone and texted Anna. Ack Rourk will be here soon!
YAY!
Have you heard from Lauren? She never returns my texts anymore.
She hasn’t been talking to me either, Anna replied.
Keegan stared at Anna’s text, worried. I hope she is ok.
Maybe we can go visit her next week.
That would be cool. I can afford to miss a couple of days of classes . Actually, she would be happy to miss school.
Have fun with Rourk and I want DETAILS!
Of course. Xoxos . Keegan smiled when she hit send.
She turned the shower on as hot as she could stand it and stepped into the tub. The water felt great as it pelted her skin. She used her special scented soap: sandalwood
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