Well, it wasn’t exactly the most romantic speech ever, like he’d said, but it definitely also wasn’t the worst one in existence either.
We might not have picked each other but we certainly had a soul connection for a reason. Simon and Trenton were meant to be in my life for a reason and I was more than happy to have them there. We belonged to each other in a way that none of us could escape. Not that I wanted to escape them anymore. I just wanted to feel like a free bird sometimes.
“Do you think Rain is giving him a hard time right now?” Simon asked, concerned for Trenton.
I kept seeing the way my dad looked at me while he choked that man out. Like I broke his heart and he thought I always would. I kind of thought so too.
Rain would never break my heart, I knew that as fact. He would die trying to protect me and the broken, fragile pieces of my heart I had left.
I shook my head and cleared my suddenly dry throat. “No, Rain’s not mad at Trenton and I’d bet my life he’s not giving him any kind of shit now. He respects him too much and even if he’s pissed he’s not pissed at either of you. He trusts you both with my life and that’s the highest compliment he can ever give anyone. Now, Quinton on the other hand… he might be completely fucked. Rain loved him like he were his first born child and not me, and I think Quinton’s going to be in for it when we get home.”
“Quinton’s a big boy, he can handle it. He made the right call, but I also get why Rain is going to be pissed at him. I’m not even going to lie, I enjoy watching people go head to head with him because it doesn’t happen often and he’s a force to be reckoned with. They both are. Should be good for some popcorn worthy moments. But, babe, you’re going to have more people to worry about when we do get home. The rest of your crew is going to be super pissed when they find out where we went and they were kept in the dark about it. I can’t really say that I blame them. You’re going to have to sort that out before we get home, babe.”
I chewed on my bottom lip as I thought about what he said. If it were me in their places my feelings would definitely be hurt by being left in the dark like that. I’d understand why they felt the need to do it on their own, but my feelings would still be hurt none the less.
“Do you mind?” I asked as I held my phone up for him so he could see what I meant.
“Not at all.” he lifted the hand he held in his, kissed my palm, and let me go. “Good call. I still hope we can get some time alone before they all show up though.”
“They’re not going to show up,” I said with a confidence I wasn’t so sure I should be feeling because they all pretty much did what they wanted. “But, you need to know, whether they do or not isn’t going to change anything for us. We aren’t going backwards anymore and I’m not hiding from this relationship ever again. You can’t get rid of me that easily, soul mate.”
Soul mate.
It was the right nickname for both him and his brother and no one else could ever lay claim to it.
I scrolled through my phone but decided to skip the big group chat.
I texted Tyson first.
Ariel:hey bestie. Quinton found a link to Vivian’s past and Simon and Trenton took me to investigate. Rain and his crew are here now too. Don’t be mad at your Uncle. I’m in safe hands. Love you.
I texted Addison and Abel together. They would expect to be texted that way instead of separately.
Ariel:hey my Salt and Pepper hotties. I’m off on an adventure with Simon and Trenton trying to dig up some info on Vivian and my mother. Tell you guys all the dirty details when I get home. Love you both bunches.
Julian and Damien were a package deal and a couple all on their own, so of course I texted them together. I snapped a quick selfie of my outfit just to mess with Damien because I couldn’t help myself.
Ariel:hey boys. I’m off on an adventure with Trenton and Simon looking into Vivian and my mother. The dude I stabbed today could have used your skills today, Jules. At least I lookgood though, right? Love you both. Dame, save some of Jules for me for when I get back. I can be greedy too.
That just left me my sexy ginger, Dash.
Ariel:hello my love. I’m off on an adventure with the bodyguards. We’re looking for Vivian’s hidey holes. I’ll be safe and come back to you in one piece, I promise. Love you.
Just for shit’s and giggles, I decided to shoot Isobel a text as well.
Ariel:hello my step monster. I hope you’re keeping my baby brother or sister safe. Your daddies will be home soon. Xo Ariel
I spent the whole ride back to the cabin replying back to everyone’s texts.
Tyson immediately blamed Quinton and I’m sure that scratched another uncomfortable chat into Quinton Alexander’s near future.
My Salt and Pepper twins made me promise to go on a secret adventure with just the two of them when I got back.
Damien and Julian were pissed about my wardrobe choices and the fact I’d used my knife without them. Jules promised me he’d tie Damien to the bed every night until I got home and not give him any orgasms.
I felt bad for the man and told them both not to do that because I planned on receiving orgasms. Julian seemed thrilled by this while Damien pouted.
Dash surprised me. Apparently Quinton had told him where I was going and why. He just wanted to make sure I was okay.
