“Yeah, why are you acting so surprised?” Shane asked.
“I don’t know. I just never expected…” Jax trailed off as he shrugged.
Shane put a hand on his shoulder and gave him a gentle squeeze.
“I’ve already told you this, but I guess I’m going to have to repeat it,” Shane said. “You’re my family now, Jax. We all care for you and are going to make sure you turn into an amazing soldier. Now, have a damn happy birthday.”
Shane walked away, but Jax still felt a warm sensation go through him. His sixteenth birthday had turned out to be great after all. Despite the fact his parents had turned their backs on him, his new family had come through. As Jax looked down at his weapons he knew he’d never forget the moment. No matter how many more birthdays he went through.
About the Author
Stephani Hecht is a happily married mother of two. Born and raised in Michigan, she loves all things about the state, from the frigid winters to the Detroit Red Wings hockey team. Go Wings! You can usually find her snuggled up to her laptop, creating her next book or gorging on caffeine at her favorite coffee shop.
When she’s not running around like crazy, trying to get her kids to their various activities, she’s currently working on numerous projects. Not only is now beginning to self-publish, but she has several series with several publishers. When asked why she works so hard, her answer always remains the same, “Work? I love to write. I just can’t believe that they’re paying me to do this. It’s a dream come true.”
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