“I don’t mind,” Sammie answered. “And Madi’s brother kind of insists on it, at least for today.”
Madi waited until they were out of hearing range before saying, “I’m surprised they sent you.”
“Me too.” What else could I say?
“You know you don’t need to follow me home?”
“On the contrary, it’s my job.”
“I didn’t hire SSI.”
“You didn’t need to.”
“Fine.” She rolled her eyes, but gave up fighting. “Do you have Jack’s address?”
I did. Before letting her get in her Jeep, I inspected it for obvious signs of tampering.
“I’ll be right behind you.”
“Thanks.”
Ignoring the sarcasm in her voice, I waited for her to lock her doors before walking to my SUV.
At Jack’s, I waited until she closed the door to the house before leaving.
If I’d expected a wave or smile, I would have been disappointed.
I shook my head and laughed; Madi hadn’t so much as tilted her head in my direction.
A few seconds later my phone buzzed with a text from Jack. Thanks.
Madi was upset with her brothers, not me, but I was caught in the crossfire.
At least I got to watch her perfect ass as she strutted to the door.
Chapter 7
Madi
“Idon’t need an escort to Craft and Booze night!” I kept my volume low as I yelled at Jack, so I wouldn’t wake Natalie.
“Madi, we’re not taking any chances.”
“You don’t get to make decisions for me.”
“You’re driving my wife, so yeah, I do!” he yelled right back through gritted teeth.
Meg hand on Jack’s arm calmed him instantly.
Knowing all they’d been through, and how he’d almost lost her, twice. I lost the desire to argue.
“I’m sorry, Jack. I’ll go along with what you’d like when Meg’s with me.”
“Thank you.” He wrapped an arm around Meg and kissed her temple.
“But only when she’s with me.” I restated my caveat in case he hadn’t heard me.
Or chose not to hear me.
