“Sounds good.”
We hang up, and I return to the kitchen.
“They found her,” I announce.
Taylor’s whole face lights up.She looks so happy and relieved by the news.My wolf and I are on edge, knowing we’re going in tonight.By tomorrow morning, the sisters will be reunited, or I swear to God I’ll go onto the cult’s land and tear apart every house until I find Landry.
“They’re making a plan to rescue her.They’ll go in tonight.”
Taylor wraps her arms around me in a tight hug.I hug her back and kiss the top of her head.
“We’ll get her, mate.She’ll be okay,” I whisper.
We stand like that for a while.My wolf is happy, but all I can think about is keeping my promise.If something happens to Landry during the rescue, I don’t know what Taylor will do.
SIX
Taylor
My throat feels better,but I still spend the day typing everything.I’m getting used to it.It’s been helpful having to pause and think about my answer before I put it into words.
I’ve spent the whole day trying to wrangle my feelings, but I’m so excited about seeing my sister.I’m glad they know where she is, but I’m also anxious about something happening to her or anyone else tonight.
I’m trying to be hopeful, though.They’ll sneak in and get her the same way they did for me.Then they’ll bring her here, and we’ll be able to talk about all of this.She’ll help me figure out what to do about my feelings for Reyes.
He’s a whole other can of worms.Part of me wants to give in to him.I want the love he describes.It’s so clear to him, but it’s harder for me to trust that it’s real.I’ve spent my life seeing relationships fracture and break.My mom had terrible taste in men, and I was always afraid I would inherit that from her.That’s part of the reason I never dated.
Now, I have this hot man who seems to get pleasure from doing something simple for me, like making me a cup of tea.He watches my every move, learning what I like and hate so he can give me exactly what I want.
It’s addicting as hell.
He’s love-bombing you,my snarky subconscious warns.
I chew on my bottom lip.Maybe he is.I mean, he’s spent all day taking care of me.He’s rubbed my back and my feet, brought me an extra pillow, and I’m pretty sure he was standing guard outside the bathroom earlier while I was taking a shower.He’s basically waited on me hand and foot.I’m not used to it, but I’m starting to love it.
He makes me feel like a princess, like I’m the center of his whole universe.That’s making me fall for him.It feels impossible not to.But is it because we’re soulmates or fated mates?Or is this some kind of trap?
I hate thinking that about Reyes.He’s been nothing but sweet and wonderful to me.I want to trust him; I do, but there’s this little sliver of doubt inside me, warning me to protect myself and not to lose my head.
It’s not my head I’m worried about.It’s my heart.
“What are you thinking about?”
Reyes’s question jolts me from my thoughts, and I realize I’ve been staring blankly at the TV screen.
Landry.I can’t wait to see her.
He smiles softly.“A few more hours, and she’ll be safe, but we need to wait until nightfall.”
You promise you’ll be safe?
“Of course.Don’t worry about me.How are you feeling?How’s your throat?Do you want some medicine?”
It’s okay.A little sore.
“Medicine?Or I can make you something to eat?There’s still some soup left from dinner I could heat up for you.Or maybe a popsicle would help?”
I nod, and he’s instantly on his feet.He comes back with a strawberry popsicle, my favorite.I take it, smiling my thanks, and bite off the tip.The cool liquid soothes the sting in my throat, and I sigh.
