Safe With You by Kirsten DeMuzio Read Free Book Online Page B

where I knew Wyatt was standing and whispered, “Maybe it won’t be so bad.  You know, four long days and nights with your hot bodyguard.”  I rolled my eyes at her.
    Wyatt cleared his throat before motioning to the third guy saying, “This is Ethan Roberts, another one of our team.  He will accompany you back to your parents tonight, Lindsay.”  Lindsay raised her hand.  “Lindsay, you don’t need to raise your hand,” Wyatt sighed.  Lindsay giggled and put her hand down, “Oh, right.  So, can Taryn leave the apartment at all?  Like even for a trip to the salon?  Can I come back and hang out?”  Wyatt crossed his arms over his chest and looked very authoritative like that.  It was clear he was in charge of my security team.
    “Mr. Ross prefers that Taryn stays in the apartment until he and Mrs. Ross arrive home on Saturday to avoid any unnecessary run-ins with the press and to ensure her safety.  You are welcome to come and go as you please, Lindsay.”   He paused in case either of us had any other questions.  “So, like I said Ethan will take Lindsay home whenever she is ready.  Dominic and I will be staying here with Taryn, and the housekeeper will be here in the morning to restock the kitchen.”  My parents had been in DC for the last month, so there probably wasn’t much in the way of food here.
    Wyatt walked over to talk with Ethan and Dominic and I picked up my bags and headed back to my room.  Lindsay followed me and plopped down on my bed while I unpacked my bag and took my toiletries into my bathroom.  “Soooo….wow.  I didn’t see this one coming,” Lindsay said.  I stuck my head around the corner to glare at her, “Yeah, no shit.”  She laughed, “I love how you start swearing when you’re mad, Tar.  I know your dad was thinking about running but I didn’t know it was a sure thing.”
    I came out of the bathroom and walked into my closet to get some pajamas.  “I talked to him in the car.  He said he hadn’t decided yet, that some one just leaked it to the press…besides a presidential campaign I can handle…but finding out the guy I like has been my secret bodyguard and didn’t tell me.”  Lindsay waved her hand dismissively, “So what?  He probably knew you wouldn’t get close to him if you knew.”  I stomped my foot and put my hands on my hips, “Exactly!  He tricked me into liking him.”  Lindsay laughed at me, which I didn’t appreciate.  “He didn’t trick you, Taryn.  He genuinely cares about you.  You should see how he watches you.”
    “It’s his job to watch me,” I retorted.  Lindsay pulled me over to sit next to her on the bed.  “No, it’s his job to keep you safe.  It’s not his job to watch you like he needs you to breathe.  Just give him a chance to explain, Taryn.  Trust someone.  Trust him.”  Lindsay gave me a hug and stood up.  “Do you want me to stay here tonight?”  I shook my head, “No, it’s okay.  I’m just going to go to bed now anyway.  Come by tomorrow if you want.”
    After Lindsay left I washed the makeup off my face, brushed my teeth and put on pajama pants and a tank top.  My mother had instilled in me good manners, so against my better judgment I went to make sure that Wyatt and Dominic were settled in and had everything they needed.  They were in the living room watching ESPN.  Well, Dominic was watching.  Wyatt was standing by the floor to ceiling windows staring out into the dark night, but his eyes snapped to mine when he heard me enter the room.  “Um, did you guys find the guest rooms okay?  Do you need anything?”
    Dominic turned to give me a warm smile, “Yup, I took the room near your dad’s office, and Wyatt’s in the one across from you.  I think we’re good.  You okay?”  I nodded, “Yeah, I’m just going to go to bed.  See you in the morning.”  I turned and quickly went into the kitchen w ithout looking at Wyatt again.
    I got a glass of water and had