Made for Each Other. Irene Brand

isn’t home yet,” Aimee said, “so we’re here in plenty of time. Thanks for asking me to the meeting.”

      He got out of the car and opened the door for her. As they walked toward the house, he asked, “Is it too soon to know if you’re willing to be a Siblings volunteer?”

      “Yes,” Aimee said. “I’ll have to think about it and see how I can fit it into my schedule. Maybe there’s work I can do at home until school is out. I could probably help more during the summer break. But I’ll find time to help with Fun in the Sun. I miss not doing things like that with Samantha.”

      She took the house key from her purse, opened the door and invited, “Would you like to come in and meet Samantha when she gets here?”

      He shook his head. “I’d like to, but I have some computer work to complete tonight. Is it okay for me to call you?”

      “Yes, of course.”

      Jacob’s gaze traveled over her face and searched her eyes, suddenly causing a stirring of her heart she hadn’t experienced for a long time. He bent toward her until she felt his warm breath on her face, and her pulse tingled at the thought that he was going to kiss her. Suddenly, he shook his head and stepped back.

      “Good night, Aimee. I’ll be in touch in a few days and we can make plans for Fun in the Sun.”

      Slightly disappointed, Aimee went inside and watched from the dark hallway as Jacob drove away. What had happened to her common sense since she’d met Jacob Mallory? She wasn’t sure it was a good idea to start a relationship now, when Samantha was already testing the waters as an adolescent. It would probably be better to wait a few years, until Samantha was safely off to college. But Aimee wondered, if she waited, would she be losing her only chance of finding a new life—and a new love?