keep
secrets. I just know he will tell Taron.”
“I'll ask him not to.”
She calls Talon. I can tell he is
losing his mind the instant she tells him
what is going on. She has to work to get
him to calm down. She tells him
multiple times that he doesn’t need to
catch a flight home. They both finally
agree to set up a security system and he
demands to send back Holden for awhile
to look after us. She finally agrees to
Holden to get him to calm down.
This is great. I went from two
people knowing to two people plus
Taron's entire family. I tuck my legs
under my chin and hold on while I listen
to one side of the rest of their
conversation.
“Ok. Fly us in at Boston. We will
be on break and we can road with you
for a couple of days or so. I will
schedule our dress fittings in one of the
bridal shops and spend all of your
money.” She is working him to try to
calm him down. I can tell by her tactics
that she is having to work extra hard.
“Ok, I love you too, baby. I
promise we will stay safe. You just
have to promise to stay on tour and keep
Taron from knowing.” There is a long
pause.
“You have to, Talon. I promised
her that I wouldn’t let you tell him.”
“I know you think he needs to
know. Can we talk about it tonight?”
“I locked them already. We won't
leave the house until your dad or Aiden
can take us.”
“He saved her from being raped.
What more can he do to prove to you
guys that he is a good guy? You know
what, never mind. We will be at Aiden's
house.”
“Well don’t give me your jealousy
crap when I'm here worrying about our
safety. Do you think I would ever act on
anything if someone tried?”
“I love you too. We will talk
about it more tonight. I swear if you tell
him that I will cut you off for all
eternity. So think about that when you
consider your loyalties.” They end the
call and I look over at a frustrated
Eaven.
“Talon flipped out. I should have
known he would want to fly back.
Holden
will
be on his way here
tomorrow.” She notices the frown on my
face. “You can't expect him not to keep
us safe. Talon will take care of you
even if you are not with Taron because
you are important to me. I really wish
that you would tell Taron.”
“He doesn't want to hear from
me.”
“What? Why?”
“He walked in when Aiden was
holding me. I was still naked, but
wrapped in a sheet. I'm positive he saw
that and let his mind paint a different
picture.”
“Seriously? You were almost
raped and he is worried about cowboy
holding you.”
“He doesn’t know the whole
story.”
“I know! I'm really rooting for you
two. You have to give him a chance to
prove he is worthy of loving.”
Her words hit me hard. I realize
that I haven't given him a chance. How
many times did I nag him about not
sharing? I can't even be honest with him
when all I want is to let him hold me and
for him to pick up the pieces of my heart
that are scattered. My thoughts are
interrupted by a knock at the door. My
insides
instantly
tremble as Eaven
checks the peep hole in the door.
“Aiden and Macy are here!”
“Hey baby girls! How are you?
Are you missing your men? I brought
you something to help!” Macy pulls out
two bottles of wine and, for once, the
thought of alcohol is not at all appealing.
I notice Aiden come in and shut the
door behind him. He looks over at me
and I can't help but feel safer with him
here. Macy and Eaven disappear to the
kitchen. Aiden makes his way to sit
beside me.
“I didn’t tell Macy. I want you to
stay with me until they find that asshole.”
“Aiden, thank you for everything,
but I'm going to stay here with Eaven.
We will have a security system installed
tomorrow and Holden should be here
sometime in the morning to stay with us.”
“Mighty fine. I will stay here
tonight then. Macy can crash here also.
It should be easy to convince her after
those bottles.” I don't
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