Page 99 of Their Wicked Secrets: Untouched, Vol 5 of 6

I’m so ready to be parented again.

“You can if you want. I’m sure you’re safe at Nico’s too.” Mom leans back in her chair and looks at Robert. Her gaze is narrowed on him like she’s still trying to figure him out.

Does she suspect he’s the reason my dad is gone? That he set my father up? Or does she know more that she hasn’t told us?

It’s frustrating knowing I can’t even ask her here. Or anywhere.

Speaking of secrets.

“Umm, Mom?” I take a sip of my coffee.

She lifts her brow at me. “Yes, Harper?”

“You remember our friend?” I glance toward Robert who isn’t paying attention. At least not watching us.

She tips her head and says, “Yes?”

“Do you think they’d be willing to help me with a special project?” I glance at Robert again before widening my eyes at my mom. “It’s a very special project that I need someone who won’t mess it up.”

Mom sits back and thinks as she drinks her coffee. “Depending on the project, I’m sure they would be able to help you. On another topic, we need to change the word. Too many people have it.”

I nod. I’ve been thinking of coming up with one for the guys and me. There are too many people who we only trust a little and some who we probably trust too much. With some of the situations I might find myself in, it’d be better to have a code word that verifies that person. Though we may already have one since I have a safe word.

“Remember what I gave you for your birthday?” Mom asks.

The motorcycle and the college fund. “Yes.”

Her eyes meet mine. “You get it, kid?”

Uh… so is it the motorcycle keys, the college fund, or the actual motorcycle.

She pats my knee and smiles. “You’ll figure it out when you hear it.”

“We should head to school, Harper.” Jack takes my plate and his and loads them in the dishwasher. “See you, Dad. Lucy.”

Lucy jumps out of her chair and runs over to hug Jack’s legs. “Have a great day!”

“You too!” He hugs her back before taking my hand.

“I’ll see you later, Mom.”

She raises her coffee mug to me. “Love you.”

I pull away from Jack and wrap my arms around my mom’s shoulders from behind her chair. I breathe in her coconut scent. Just knowing she’s right here makes me feel so much better and safer.

“I love you, Mom.”

She pats my hand. “I’ll see you later.”

I’m grinning as I release her and walk outside with Jack.

“Fuck, now I don’t want to go to school because it will probably ruin your mood.” Jack draws me into his arms and kisses my smiling lips.

“I hope not.” I run my hand through his hair and study his eyes. “Did you sleep well?”

He chuckles and pulls me to his car. “Like a fucking log, buried inside you all night.”

I glance back at the house, but there’s no one else out here.