Fire Opals And Family – Rachel Rener (1)

“Well, according to Roger, there are unusual silica concentrations in nearby rock samples, including traces of hydrated silica gel.” “Opals?” I gasped. “Possibly.” Heath took another sip of coffee. “Suffice it to say, both the archeological and geological teams are pretty jazzed.” He set his cup down and leaned forward. “But are you sure you want to go? This trip has been so chaotic, with so many people involved. And I still feel terrible about the way you met Julie…”

His voice trailed off for a moment before he cleared his throat. “I just don’t want confounding variables and outliers to hinder what I’m hoping will be a very fruitful and significant experiment.” Heath didn’t meet my eyes as he said that last part, and for some reason, the tips of his ears had turned red.

My eyebrows drew together as I nodded, mulling over his choice of words. Experiment, as in the garnet’s parascientific properties experiment? Or had he been referencing the expedition to find Attila’s tomb? Or something else altogether? Before I had a chance to seek clarification, Heath’s cellphone rang.

“Sorry, Laney, that’s probably Li,” he said, fishing around the pocket of his cargo pants to retrieve it. “Li, hi,” he spoke into the receiver. “Yes, I’m here with her now… No, she wants to stay… Yes.” He glanced at me. “I was glad to hear that as well.” My cheeks flushed at the sentiment. “Okay, we’ll grab our things and meet you on the street side of the hotel in…”

He regarded me again. “Uh, forty-five minutes?” I nodded, glancing down at my watch; that gave me just enough time to properly kick off my experiment. “Great. See you soon, Li.” Heath stuffed his phone back in his pocket. My pulse quickened. Chewing the inside of my cheek, I turned to Topie.

“Hey, Topes?” He looked up at me, left ear twitching. “Go wash up and pack your things for the trip, okay? I have, uh… something I need to talk to Heath about. Um, in his room.” “Oh?” Heath’s right eyebrow arched. “Mmhmm,” I replied, dipping my gaze to the ground. After opening the back door of my room for Topie, then locking it behind him, I followed Heath to his room, just a few doors down. The moment he closed the door behind us, he turned to me.

“Is everything—” My lips crushed against his, cutting off his question. Heath gasped, his hands freezing midair as though he didn’t quite know where to put them. So, I made the decision for him, placing his palms firmly atop my breasts.

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Cover by Miblart Sprayed edge and opals end page design by Rachel Rener https://www.rachelrener.com Polaroid illustrations by Shottsy Edited by Alicia Cohn ASIN: B0F9KDL2P2 ISBN: 9798244294033 Obligatory Disclaimer: The fictional stunts written in this fictional book were performed by fictional characters living in a fictional world. In other words, DO NOT EAT ROCKS. Seriously. Your tummy, teeth, and health insurance will thank you. Also, don’t ever, ever, ever go exploring abandoned mines, especially by yourself.

There are approximately 1,001 ways to die in them, none of which are painless or pleasant. Lastly, and most importantly, no pigs were harmed in the plotting of this book. OceanofPDF.com Other Works by Rachel Rener: Amethysts & Alchemy Amethysts & Alchemy Fire Opals & Family Gilded Blood I.

Inked II. Jinxed III. Linked IV. Synced V. Silver Blood The Lightning Conjurer I. The Awakening II. The Enlightening III. The Christening IV. The Reckoning The Bone Whisperer Chronicles I. The Girl Who Talks to Ashes II. The Boy Who Lurks in Shadows The Little Morsel The Pilfered Quill The Precipice of Sin (As part of the From the Shadows Anthology) Autographed Books Available At www.RachelRener.com Never miss a new release – Sign up for Rachel’s newsletter and/or come join her reader group, Rachel’s Renergades, where the REAL fun happens!

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