My back arches as the waves crash over me, heightened by his own roar as he shudders, pumping me with his scalding seed.
Falling over him, I find his mouth again. This time gentle with my kisses.
“I love you, Sawyer. I don’t ever want to let you go.” It might seem silly, or fast.
We’ve only been in each other’s bed for a couple of months.
But he’s been in my life, a part of my family, long before I even realized it.
I just needed to open my eyes to the truth.
Chapter 39
Sawyer
What the hell?
I sit up straight, blinking in the dark room and scramble for my ringing phone.
“Soph, what the fuck?” I groan, collapsing back into the pillows.
Val stirs, draping her arm over her eyes.
“Sawyer! It’s on fire!” Sophia screeches.
Like an icy wave of water being thrown over me, I bolt upright. “What is?”
I’m wide awake now.
“The house—” She’s interrupted by a loud rumble in the background.
“Is everyone out? Did you call the fire department?” I growl, jumping out of bed.
That’s enough to rouse Val. “What’s going on?”
“Yea, Dad called, they’re here. He got Lori and the boys…” She takes in a shuddering sob.
Yanking on my jeans, I brace my cell against my cheek.
Val sits up and flips on the light, pushing her wild dark hair away from her face. “Sawyer?”
Wait.
“What about Grandma and Grandpa?” I hold my breath when Sophia pauses.
Val’s feet flatten on the floor, watching my face.
“They’re still inside,” Sophia whispers. “The firefighters are trying to get to them.”
Pain spasms through my guts making my phone slip to the floor.
I pick it up but the screen blurs as tears form. “I’ll be right there.”
Ending the call, I slip it into my back pocket and furiously dig out a shirt.
“Tell me.” Val stands, hurriedly dressing next to me.
A knot forms in my throat, choking my words while I try to tug on my boots without socks. “It’s on fire.”
