Chapter 17 Brynn I hate thunderstorms. I also hate the fact that Lin has Kade tonight, and they’re probably so distracted they don’t even realize it’s raining. I’m so happy for her, and I want that, too. Because sitting here on the porch alone as the rain, thunder, and lightning fill the sky, isn’t very fun. I consider heading to my room, but I won’t be able to concentrate on anything, so here I sit. When lightning fills the air, I close my eyes and count, until I hear the thunder. It’s a game my mom used to play with me. This is why I don’t see Jasper, until he sits down next to me on the porch. “You okay?” He asks. “I guess,” I sigh, not sure what to say. “Storms never bothered you before. How many times did you, me, and Lin run up and down that beach in the rain, until your pare

