Heal My Broken Heart: Love Grows, #1

By Lorna King

Seven friends start a band, love blossoms, and families are made. But things happen and hearts get broken. Through it, all tough family is always there to help, and over time heal a broken heart.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Alex Frost
• Release date: Dec 27, 2021
• ISBN: 9798201769123

Lorna King

Lorna began writing when she was a young girl, her love of books and reading in general continued to grow. She met her now partner in college and has decided to go back to school to finish her studies. 

Book preview

Chapter 1

"And a song, someone sings... Once upon a December. " Chrys’s voice rang out through the recording booth and, as the last of the notes faded, she pulled off her headphones.

Chrys, I think that was the greatest one yet. Do you think you’re up for one more? Cyan asked, as he glanced at Matt. Nodding to the older man, Matt placed his hands on the switch board. Putting her headphones back on, she gave the others a nod and closed her eyes.

In the control room, Cyan took a step back and looked at Zain; the owner of the studio had his eyes locked on the group, a small smile was on his face as he nodded. Beside him stood his wife Tala. She and Zain had started Galra Studio’s in the late eighties to early nineties and had helped many bands find their groove and sound. As Chrys’s soaring vocals filled the room, Tala closed her eyes as she listened. Nodding to herself, she gave her husband a glance and made her way out of the room, her mind racing a mile a minute, as she processed what she’d heard.

That’s enough. You’ll have my decision in a week. Zain’s voice rumbled through the microphone. Chrys nodded, as she pulled her headphones off and gave a thumbs up. Turning to face her bandmates, she smiled.

Alright guys, this was fun and all, but we really should pack it up. You all have school tomorrow, and you, Kael, have a test to study for. Shoichi said, as he ran a rag over his sweaty face. A chuckle left the older man’s lips, as the teen rolled his eyes.

Come on Shoichi, I already studied, I’ve already got as much as I can get out of that stupid textbook. Kael grumbled as he fiddled with his keyboard. Shoichi nodded as he stood and popped his neck, his grey eyes roaming the booth. Chrystina, or Chrys as she liked to be called was fiddling with her headphones as she kept shooting Lucio longing looks, Líadan had engaged Kael in a discussion about their shared history class, and Setu was busy texting his long term girlfriend. As he made his way over to their lead singer he caught Líadan’s eye and raised an eyebrow as he glanced at Kael, Líadan’s blush caused a chuckle to spill from his lips.

Hey Pigeon, everything alright? Shoichi asked as he leaned against the wall, his grey eyes locked on her hazel ones. The young woman looked up sharply as she cleared her throat.

I’m fine, just a little worried about my check up. That and I’ve not been feeling well. The young woman sighed softly as she ran a hand through her short brown hair. Shoichi nodded as he pulled out his phone.

I understand more than you know Kate, you’ll be fine.

I hope you’re right. Chrys said softly.

Líadan, I do believe it’s time you were headed home. You have school tomorrow as well. Cyan said as he entered the recording booth. Líadan nodded as she gave her uncle a charming smile.

Chrys moaned softly as sunlight shone through her window, the rays of light hit her face causing her head to pound like crazy. Pulling the blanket over her she growled as there was a knock at her door.

Hey Chrys? It’s almost seven, you need to get up. Matt said softly as he carefully entered his little sister’s room. When she didn’t respond a small frown crossed his face. Chrys? he called as he went to remove her covers.  As he uncovered her face he chuckled softly at her small growl. His little sister was so not a morning person. Come on sleepy head, you’ve got school soon. Better get up if you want breakfast, Matt teased as he ruffled her hair.

Go ‘way Matt... Chrys growled as she swatted at his hands. A light laugh followed her brother as he left her room. Pulling herself into a sitting position she sighed as she ran a hand through her hair. With a grumble she pulled herself out of bed and into her bathroom.

"Kael, you better be up, I made your favorite..." Shoichi called as he walked past his little brother’s room. Kael growled as he was jumped on by his pet wolf he’d named Kosmo.

"Get off me mutt..." Kael half snarled as his wolf tried to get him out of bed.

"Oh and by the way, Kosmo needs to be taken out." Shoichi called from the kitchen, his voice carrying as he worked.

Hey Kat, Lucio chirped as he walked up to the small group of friends. Are you excited for your last lab? Chrys looked up and nodded as she grabbed the coffee from his hands, taking a sip she moaned softly.

Thanks Lucio, and yes I am. I was just up until almost three in the morning. She grumbled as she ran a hand through her hair. Looking up at a familiar bark, smiles spread across their cheeks as they saw Kael and Kosmo walking towards them.

Hey guys, am I late? Kael asked as he tugged on Kosmo’s harness.

Right on time actually, did Shoichi wake you or Kosmo? Lucio asked as he knelt down to pet the wolf.

Both actually, and Lucio stop petting him when he’s working, you know better than that. Kael snipped as he rolled his eyes under his sunglasses. Leaning against the building he sighs softly as he hears the familiar voices of his friends as they called out to him. Líadan hummed softly as she walked over to Kael and pressed a sweet kiss to his lips. Kael, to his credit, pulled Líadan closer and deepened the kiss.

Oh god, get a room already you two, Chrys grumbled as she coughed, her eyes watering as the force of the cough almost made her double over.

You alright there Chrys? Did you take your breathing treatment this morning? Kael asked as he turned towards his friend.

I’m fine, it’s just my allergies. Chrys panted as she stood, a small smile was on her face.

Alright, if you’re sure. We better get inside, we’ve got a few tests to get ready for, and you, little prodigy, need to get to your science class. Setu teased as he walked up to the group.

Alright class, today we’ll be doing a live lab. As the teacher spoke Chrys’s eyes lit up, she’d been waiting for this for months. Being the youngest in her class didn’t bother her one bit, seeing as she was also the youngest in her family. The prodigy of the Howes family had her many loves, one of them being chemistry. After taking her notes, she pulled out her chemistry book and flipped to the chapter her teacher had indicated. Scanning the page she nodded as her hand flew over the paper taking more notes, she wanted to make sure she got it perfect the first time.

Hey there Chrystina, haven’t seen you around lately. Biting back a groan Chrys looked up as her lab partner sat down next to her, his brown hair falling into his eyes, tossing his head to the side he gave her a charming grin.

What do you want, James? She quipped as she glanced at him, her hazel eyes boring into his.

Would you like to go out with me this weekend? The young man blurted out as a blush dusted his face. Chrys’s pen dropped as she stared at the young man next to her.

I... uh... Chrys stammered as she felt a blush bloom over her face.

Unless you already have plans, James stammered as his blush deepened. Chrys swallowed as she ran a hand through her hair.

The group actually has a session this weekend...

Oh,

Chrys looked back down at her notes as she felt a fluttering in her stomach.

And a drop of this... Chrys muttered as she glanced back at her notes. Hearing a clattering behind her she turned to see one of the other students goofing off. A small frown spread over her features as she rolled her eyes. Loud laughter once more caught her attention, whirling around in her seat she was about to snap at them when a few of their vials fell over and spilled the contents