“I’m going to do different shifts every week.” I haven’t shed a single tear while telling him everything, but now—with him finding every way to make me feel safe—a burning sensation flares behind my eyes. “You’re here. With me. Let me do what I wasn’t allowed to do before… please.”
Rolling my lips together, I nod.
He steps between my legs and wraps his arms around my head, pulling me into a hug.
And then I just let go. I take breath after shaky breath, and cry.
27
One week later
Neighbors of Sapphire Valley
Calista
How’s the security system Ken installed?
Great, thanks, Cal
Calista
You bet. I spoke with Gene. Boytoy is getting everything done on his end, she said just make sure to keep up with the paperwork
I will, thank you again…
I feel like I thank you a lot haha
Calista
For this one, I’ll thank you. It’s been nice reconnecting with her.
Levi
Good morning, everyone.
Thanks for including us. We have security cameras already installed and will watch for him.
He would have to pass us or Sanderson Pine, and I think Ronan’s security is as strong as ours
Just like his body
Calista
And I OOP. Levi…
He is in this chat, even if he doesn’t respond
Levi
Oh, I know
Evelyn
You too, Cali. Yum.
Calista
Ronan
