God, severe condition….Jake! God let him be ok, she prayed. “Mom are they bringing him home?” her voice was hoarse; she hadn’t even realized s...e was sobbing.“Baby I don’t know,” Her mom sobbed. “I’ll call you back I have an incoming call.” Riley didn’t even get a chance to say anything her mother hung up on her. God, how bad was Henry? She sobbed, God Henry. Mom said they managed to stabilize him, but for how long? It was severe, was he in surgery? Her phone rang again and she quickly picked it. Perfection. She had golden-brown skin, the color of honey and milk, and a single drop of chocolate. I kissed her head as she squirmed, wiggling in my arms, sniffling and scared.“It’s me,” I said, my eyes heavy with tears. She seemed to recognize my voice and looked up at me. I was immediately struck by how beautiful her eyes were. She had Wes’s eyes, a stunningly deep tapestry of blues. I wondered if she’d keep the blue, or if it would change to brown like mine. She’d be perfect either way. Her. "Come to my house in EXACTLY one hour." as she spun on herheels and walked away without saying another word.I was shocked and speechless. Mrs. Graham had just scarredthe hell out of me. I of course had no choice but to go, asthis woman all of the sudden had the power to seriouslyscrew up my life."Now Allen, I think you know that you are in no position tobargain. And please don't even insult me and think you cantalk your way out of this, because you can't." Mrs. Grahamsaid."I am about to video. I turned to glance at Courtney, Dawn and Joseph who were merely feet away. They all had approving smiles on their faces so I turned to the mystery man and smiled. ‘I saw you dancing earlier and couldn’t help myself. You move so gracefully, it’s like watching an intimate moment when you dance. I’m Eli by the way.’ His voice in my ear sent chills down my spine and goose bumps down my body. He had to be around six foot four, with dark hair and eyes. His lean body made my core ache for attention.