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I nodded “Yep” I wasn’t okay, but Talon didn’t the stress of nant body “Spend the rest of the day with your feet up Please”
She sain Love you”
“Love you, too,” I bit out as Mick pulled her from the car and wrapped her in his arms I pulled away from the crowd and nized anything but somehow, I arrived safely at home I cli the lights off as I made my way to a nice hot bath
I took a bath hoping a long, hot soak would cal Every time I closed my eyes, I saw memories that wouldn’t quit No matter howtires of the van as it peeled out withclub roans of those crotchety old bastards thrusting on top ofskin It was too fuckingmy bath
I cli coet froht this one just forup a joint in hopes that it would quiet the roaring noise in my head
A furious pounding started at reen-eyed devil hauntingpull until I felt the sweet satisfaction of oblivion and I stood, checking the peephole before pulling the door open and shoving downpresence and brooding sensuality I gave him a quick once-over and returned to my seat on the sofa
“Are you all right?” He was breathless and angry looking, but I couldn’t bring myself to care Not now
I couldn’t see him in the dark, but stared at his silhouette as I took another hit, the cherry tip was the only thing lighting up the roo distinctly solemn, even to my own ears
“Why didn’t you wait for et to Talon’s place?” Thick arht of his stare even though I couldn’t see it
“Didn’t know you were co,” I answered honestly, too Not after all the years I’d beenKidnapped And no one ever ca for help that would never coain
Finally, he et He wrapped his strong ar worried, Minx”
“Sorry”
“God,” he kissed hter in relief It was nice to have soave a damn “How are you, really?”
I didn’t want to talk, but I also didn’t want to be alone If I didn’t give him an answer, he’d probably leave, and I didn’t want to be a bitch to Cash He was the nicest nus who’d saved me I answered him as honestly as I could “I’m fine, Cash I’m always fine”
“Well, I’ravelly voice thick with concern Cash pulled my chin toward him until our eyes clashed in the darkness and clai kiss that stole ht He kissedhimself that