The look on his face stopped me.
Even in the dim light, his cold fury shone with epic clarity. “You have some nerve showing up here after what you did.”
I ignored the soft tone that chilled my blood.
I didn’t have time for our hurt feelings. “You’re in danger. That gang you warned me about is going to take you all out. They’re going to ambush you during the delivery.”
He snorted and crossed his arms. “Is that right?”
“Yes.”
“I hope they bring their A-game.” He jerked his chin toward my car. “Get out of here. You won’t get another warning.”
“Rafe.” I took a step forward and three men closed in around Rafe like I’d aimed a gun at him.
He stared down at me without flinching, without any emotion at all. “It doesn’t matter. We’re not going to let them stop us. Nothing is going to keep us from delivering those toys.”
“I can help.”
“You’ve helped enough.” He walked backward to the door. “Leave. Now. If I ever see your face again, you’ll regret it.”
For the first time, I believed he meant it.
I’d really done it.
I’d ruined any chance of being with Rafe, Ash, and Bishop.
That didn’t stop me from checking the house one last time, my heart breaking as I hoped for a glimpse of Ash or Bishop.
Did they feel the same as Rafe?
They must.
I backed toward my car on shaky legs and climbed behind the wheel again.
I’d lost them.
My eyes burned and my nose started running as tears trickled in a slow crash.
The drive out of town took me down Main Street, past all the shops I’d come to love during my time here.
I dried my eyes on my sleeve and tried my hardest to stop the tears once and for all.
Stop blubbering andthink.
They didn’t want my help, but surely, there was something I could do.
They knew they were riding into a trap.
That gave them a chance.
Headlights appeared in my rearview mirror.
I slowed, hope blooming impossibly bright.
Had they changed their minds?
Two lights closed in.
