Page 102 of Unraveling Rain
With a sigh, I close the photo gallery and open my messages.
I need to let my siblings know I’m alive—before River starts a search and rescue op when I’m not in the usual parking spot tonight.
MacAllister Siblings Chat
Rain: Hey everyone. Just wanted to let you know, Xander left this morning for Raleigh. I’m okay. I’m staying in an RV he got for us. See you around.
I know what’s coming next—a flood of texts, full of questions, demanding details, and the inevitableWhen are we seeing you?
Maybe before Xander, I’d have been irritated by their nosiness. But now? I’m excited to share our plans with them.
Miles: A new RV? Fancy! Where did you park?
River: Exactly! Is it a safe spot? I can’t see your location on my phone.
I roll my eyes, but a smile spreads across my lips.
Rain: I’m at a lot that Xander bought. He left the RV here since there’s a hookup for water, electricity, and sewage. I’m all set. And I’m safe.
Miles: New lot? Is it near the new development by any chance?
Rain: Yes!
Miles: Holy shit! So he was the guy who bought them.
Rain: Bought them?
Miles: Yeah. Xander bought the largest lot on the top of the mountain and the four surrounding it.
I gasp. Xander is crazy. Why would we needso much land?
River: Good to know you’re safe. Let us know if you need anything.
Ruin: OMG, yay! I’m so glad Xander got some land here. That can only mean he’ll build a house and you guys will stick around. *eye hearts emoji*
Rain: That’s the plan. But it might take a few years to get there. He’s hoping to get a contract extension.
Ruin: Well, the timeline doesn’t matter as long as you two are happy.
My chest warms at her words. Always supporting me.
Merlin: Oh, nice! I’m glad Xander is sticking around. He’s a nice guy. Happy for you, Rain.
Rain: Thank you, baby bro! I’m meeting his parents tomorrow. *peeking emoji*
Ruin: What? How? OMG, Rain. This is huge!!!
Rain: Yeah, we’re flying tomorrow morning to Boston, then driving to Cape Cod.
Ruin: Wait. Are you flying out of Raleigh? How are you getting there? Shouldn’t you have gone with him?
Rain: Well, yeah. He offered, but I told him I needed to stay. There’s a lot for me to take care of before taking the weekend off.
Miles: Ruin is right. What time is your flight?
Merlin: *eating popcorn GIF*
Rain: Guys, I’ll be fine. I just need to leave early. It’s okay. I’m a tough girl. *muscle emoji*
