Intended Series Collection: Books 1-6 by Abigail Grant (most important books to read TXT) 📕

My body feels lighter and the ground beneath me ceases its movements. I chance a look at my arms, and they are completely freed from the roots. I sigh in relief and drop my head to the ground, completely exhausted now.

Gavin stands and pulls me to my feet. He studies my face, worry etched into every detail of his. “Are you hurt?” he asks and I shake my head.

“I’m fine, but that was insane.” I wipe my dirty hands on the new pair of skinny jeans Kassy got me during her last trip to the mall with Liam. “My clothes are definitely ruined, though,” I say with a nervous chuckle.

Gavin rubs his hands through his hair and smiles. “Can you explain to me what on literal earth just happened to you? I was pretty flipped out, and about ready to pull out my knife and start chopping at some plants.”

I shrug and throw my hands up. “I figured you’d know better than me! I was just trying to keep my hands off of you, I wasn’t even thinking about killer weeds!”

Gavin’s loud laughter echoes off the tall evergreens. “Well, it seems like you must’ve had to fight so hard to keep yourself under check, that you needed to call in the cavalry to hold you back.” He waves his hands around, gesturing to the forest. “It must be nice to be so one with nature that nature always has your back.”

I laugh humorlessly. “If only my oneness with the earth didn’t also leave me feeling exhausted and starving.” I plop back onto the grass and shake my head at the treacherous ground.

“Hey, I can fix one of those problems!” He runs over to a picnic basket and blanket that were left hanging from a tree branch. “Get ready for some PB and Js!” he exclaims.

Gavin lays out the large, handmade quilt and waves me over to him. I join him on the plush blanket, and he pulls out sandwiches, two water bottles, and various treats for us to pick from. I smile at him and he shrugs.

“I know it’s not a gourmet meal, but I told you once that I’d make you a killer peanut butter and jelly sandwich, so here we are. Light on the jelly, heavy on the peanut butter, just for you.” He winks at me and my heart skips a beat.

“I honestly couldn’t imagine a better date. Who would ever settle for gourmet when you have ‘killer’ PB and Js, sunshine overhead and the forest surrounding you?” I take a bite of the sandwich, feeling like I haven’t eaten in days.

Gavin nods in agreement. “And hey, what’s a date without an earthquake and mutant plant attack, huh?”

I choke on my bite of sandwich and can’t control the ridiculous laughter that pours out of me. Gavin chuckles along with me. Yup, nothing could be better.

***

Following my date with Gavin, we met up at the house with Kassy, Liam, and Alexa for a movie in the living room. Alexa got a call from her mom, Camilla, inviting us all over for dinner, even Liam. I was initially nervous about him being around all of the Seers, but they assured me that they’d all be on their best human behavior.

We all walk up to Camilla’s house in the chilly night air and Liam falls behind to walk next to me. “El, I wanted to talk to you about Kassy’s birthday next Friday. I have a plan but she can’t know about it.”

I silently clap my hands together and try to keep my voice at a whisper. “Oooh! That’s great, I had no idea what to do this year.”

He grins, showing all of his teeth. “I was thinking we could all go together to the theater for a play, and then walk around Ashland for the night. It’s not really my thing and I’ve told Kassy that she’d have to knock me out cold in order to drag me to a play, but she talks about the Shakespeare festival all the time, and I know she would really love it. Plus, it’s the last thing she’d expect from me.”

“That sounds so fun, Liam! I’m totally in, and I’ll tell Lex and Gavin.” I whisper back to him. He is seriously the sweetest boyfriend, and Kassy will be ecstatic.

Kassy waits at the front door for us. “You guys are so slow. Get your butts in here!” She waves us on. I smile at Liam and run into the house, sticking my tongue out at Kassy on the way.

“Rude!” she shouts after me with absolutely no real anger in her voice.

I catch up to Gavin and Alexa in the kitchen and Gram is there, slaving away as usual. She turns and gives us all a big happy grandma smile. “Hello, all you cuties!”

“Hi Gram!” I shout and give her a big hug. She is wearing green contacts and it makes her seem so much less powerful than I know she is underneath.

She looks me up and down. “Look at you, El! You look better than ever today, and that rotten cast is off!”

Alexa hugs her grandma too. “Rotten is right. That thing stank.” She holds her nose for emphasis.

I gasp. “It did not!” I shove Alexa softly, and of course she doesn’t move at all.

Kassy comes into the room with Liam. “Hi, Gram. We brought you some new blood who can’t wait to taste your cookin’.”

Liam smiles and waves at the Cole family matriarch. “Hi, uhh…Gram?” He chuckles nervously. “I was told to call you that, so I hope it’s okay.”

Gram pulls Liam into a bear hug and he slams into her with an oomph. “Of course! That’s my name and it’s the best one I’ve ever had.” She pokes Liam in the ribs. “You really do need some good food, you skinny minnie!”

Kassy laughs. “Trust me Gram. He eats way more than you’d ever expect.” She wraps her arms around Liam’s waist.

Liam