I haven’t posted any sneak peeks for my new novel “Finding Home: The Lost Brother” in quite awhile, so I thought I’d share one of my favorite moments from the new book. If you haven’t already read them, there are two other sneak peeks: https://lydiamhill.wordpress.com/2015/02/10/another-sneak-peek/ and https://lydiamhill.wordpress.com/2015/01/12/a-sneak-peek/
You should probably read them first, so this scene will make more sense. And if you haven’t read the first book in the series yet “Finding Home: The Orphan’s Journey,” check it out on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Finding-Home-Orphans-Lydia-Hill/dp/1490556427/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1430152065&sr=8-1&keywords=finding+home+the+orphan%27s+journey
And now without further ado, a sneak peek:
Caleb sighed audibly. “I hope this doesn’t take too long.”
Adrian shrugged and turned towards the house.
Caleb reluctantly followed Adrian inside the worn structure. “You know we can’t wait on that kid too long, only a few minutes.”
Adrian sighed, “I know.” He began to study the home’s interior quietly. He touched an old wooden-framed bed and the stones of the soot-filled fireplace.
Caleb looked at the poorly furnished home and wondered what was so special about it. He looked at Adrian for some kind of clue. After seeing Adrian smile at odd objects, like spoons and a wooden sword, Caleb spoke up. “This is where you grew up, isn’t it?”
Adrian nodded as he held a worn bowl in his hand. He glanced around the small room. “It hasn’t changed much.” He set down the bowl.
Caleb nodded but didn’t say anything for several minutes. Finally he broke the silence, “I’m sorry Adrian.”
Adrian turned to look at Caleb. “What for?” he asked, confused.
“I didn’t realize this was your home…. I shouldn’t have pushed you to leave. I know it can be hard… to say goodbye.”
“That’s alright Caleb, you didn’t know.”
Caleb studied Adrian’s face. “So are you alright?”
Adrian nodded. “Yes, I just…” he trailed off.
Caleb waited.
“I just don’t want to forget them…. With all the running around, getting ready for the coronation, and clearing the land of any remaining Unguls, I’ve felt like I’m losing them again… it’s like I don’t have a family.”
Caleb waited for a minute, then hesitantly said, “But you do have a family; King Richard.”
Adrian smiled. “Yes, I know. And I’m thankful for that… but it’s different. I don’t know. Does this make sense at all?”
Caleb shrugged his shoulders. “Makes sense to me. When you were growing up you had a father, a mother, several brothers… wait did you have a sister?”
Adrian laughed, “No, I did not. Serina says that’s why I have horrible table manners.”
Caleb nodded, then continued, “So you had this big family, and now you just have Richard. And I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with Richard, but he is just one man. I think it’s understandable for you to feel like you’ve lost your family.”
Adrian nodded. “Thank you Doctor Caleb. Now what do I do about it?”
Caleb shrugged. “Not a clue. But I’m sure you’ll figure something out.”
Adrian shook his head and laughed. “Thanks Caleb.”
Caleb stepped back outside, “You know everyone’s waiting on us.”
Adrian sighed as he followed his friend, “Yeah I know. I just don’t want to break a promise.”
Caleb nodded. “I understand… but it is my job to get you to the coronation and… well we are running out of time.” He climbed onto his mount and looked expectantly at Adrian.
Adrian nodded, “You’re probably right. He walked over to Midnight and prepared to hop on.
“Wait!” Alex’s voice called from down the hill.
Adrian stopped and smiled up at Caleb, “Right on time.”
Caleb rolled his eyes, “I guess we can wait a few more minutes.”
Alex soon crested the top of the hill with another boy right beside him.
Josiah suddenly stopped in his tracks.
Adrian too froze in place.
Alex glanced from one to the other with a huge smile plastered on his face. “Surprise!” he yelled.
Caleb looked on confused. “Adrian?” he said quietly.
Adrian paid no attention to Caleb’s words, “Josiah?” he said so quietly, it might have been only to himself.
Josiah blinked and rubbed his eyes, making sure what he was seeing wasn’t one of his imaginations. But when he looked again, Ben was still standing there, staring back at him. Suddenly the world melted away, and Josiah was running.
Adrian could hardly believe what he was seeing, but once Josiah began running towards him, his hesitation disappeared and he ran too.
The two collided in a massive hug, with Adrian lifting Josiah off the ground. They both held onto each other tightly, too overcome with emotion to say a word.
Caleb cleared his throat and turned to Alex, “Who is that?”
Alex giggled, “Isn’t it obvious? They’re brothers.”
Caleb looked back at the two with wonder, “But that’s impossible.”
NovelSisters 
Oh my goodness!!! SO GOOD!!!
Yay! I’m glad you like it! I’m loving your book too! 🙂