I don’t even know anymore. Is it safe for me to go out with my friends? It’s not like someone will run up and grab me and carry me away.
Madison:
Your brother?
Hope:
Where?
Me:
Someone went through my and Tom’s rooms last night at the townhouse
I’m staying with Dante, Finn, and Wyatt in Tom’s room
Kayla:
You could’ve stayed with me
Hope:
I have room too
I think about repacking and moving to their couches, but this morning and that look in Wyatt’s eyes makes me want to stay here and figure this out.
Me:
Thanks, guys, but I’m settled
Madison:
How about a movie night?
Madison lived for school and her career for years, so we’ve been educating her on what she missed. I get up and go to the door, opening it to see who’s still out in the living room. It’s just Finn and Dante.
Dante works on his computer while Finn watches the game.
I clear my throat to get their attention.
Dante glances my way and his blue eyes soften, making my insides buzz softly.
“You need something, pip?”
Okay, those words shouldn’t make me want to grab him and drag him into this room. Fuck, things are complicated now.
“I was hoping to go over to my friend’s to watch a movie.” I feel like I’m fourteen again and have to ask permission to do anything.
“Sure, I can make sure you get there and back.” Dante glances at his computer screen. “What time, pip?”
I hold up a finger and text the group. The response is quick.
“An hour?” I ask.
“I’ve got you, pip.”
My insides buzz from him and his words. But then my gaze goes to the closed door across from mine and some of that fades. Maybe my friends will help me understand this. Maybe there’s a way to have them all without it being a struggle.
Chapter 28
