“I sent thesigned copy to my wife. Camila has it in a safe place.”
I knew Camilaand Leah. Leah was the same age as Briar Rae and the sweetest little thing inthe world. Camila was a little standoffish and could be cold, but I chalkedthat up to her being married to Stuart and the fact she was ‘all-in’ when itcame to the church.
“All you’ve doneis place your family in danger, Stu.” I dragged my hands down my face. “Oh, myword, you have got to figure out a way to get her and little Leah somewheresafe. Somewhere my father can’t find them.”
“He wouldn’thurt them.”
“You’re the onewho doesn’t understand the true nature of my father, Stuart. Not me.”
“He wouldn’tdare,” Stuart yelled.
“I’m done,” Isaid, making my way to the library doors and opening them.
Phin was rightthere, as were the rest of the men, and while Phin pulled me into his arms as Icompletely melted down, Alasdair and Colton took Stuart away.
“What willhappen to him?” I asked.
“We’ll keep himsecure in case we need him for more information or to use him as leverageagainst your father.”
“I can’t believemy father was going to kill us all.”
“Shh, love, I’vegot you,” Phin crooned, lifting me, and carrying me up the stairs and into hisbedroom.
Sitting in achair by the window, he settled me on his lap, pulling his tartan over me as Icried into his chest, and I buried my face into his shirt, letting the magic ofthe tartan ease my pain. “I can’t believe my father would do that.”
“He’s a monster,sweetheart.”
“He’s apsychopath.”
“Aye.”
I sat up with agasp. “We need to get Leah and Camila someplace safe.”
“We’re alreadyworking on it.”
“You are? Howdid you know…?” I shook my head. “Never mind. You really need to stay out of myhead.”
He smiledgently. “I wanted to make sure you were okay.”
I snuggledagainst his chest again. “This time I’ll forgive you.”
“Well, thankyou, benevolent one.”
“You’re welcome.”I sighed, running a finger over his chest. “I can’t believe my father wasessentially going to have me murdered.”
“I’m sorry,love.”
“He’s adick.”
Phineas’s bodyshook as he tried to control his laughter.
“What?” I methis eyes.
“It’s juststrange to hear you swear.”
I sighed. “Iknow. I’ll ask for forgiveness later.”
“I don’t thinkGod minds you swearing, love. And I think it’s sexy as fuck.”
