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“Oh Mel,” she sobbed. “I’ve been so damn worried about you.”
“It’s okay, baby. I’m here. Joshua took real good care of me, and got me here safe and sound,” I murmured as I held onto her for dear life.
“Savannah, you and Mellie get inside,” Dylan barked from the porch. “We’ll unload the car.”
I felt my sister tense as she let go of me and gripped my hand. Scowling, I watched as Dylan bounded down the stairs, a long rifle slung over his shoulder, and joined Joshua as he opened the trunk.
“What’s he so pissy about? Is he mad at me for causing such a mess?” I whispered to Sanna.
“No, and you didn’t start this. That prick-faced Davis Walker did,” Sanna replied, leaning in close to my ear. “Dylan’s gone off the deep end. He’s in soldier mode. I don’t like it, and I’m worried about him. He doesn’t want me going outside, and acts like snipers are hiding in the trees, surrounding the place or something. Nick and Drake are the only sane ones here right now.”
She rolled her eyes and shook her head before shooting a quick glance Dylan’s way.
“Savannah,” Dylan warned as he narrowed his eyes.
“We’re going, Sir,” she called back sweetly. Tugging my hand, she ran toward the lodge. I almost tripped trying to keep up with her.
Drake and Nick stood at the doorway, armed with guns, and gave me a quick welcoming hug. I couldn’t miss the way they scanned the perimeter, watching as Dylan and Joshua unloaded our belongings from the trunk.
Once inside, Sanna took me on a tour of the lodge. When we reached the kitchen, she grinned and waved her and at a regular drip-style coffee maker.
“The minute I saw that, I thought of you.”
I started to laugh, but something inside me cracked and sobs came out instead.
“Oh, Mel. Mel, don’t cry.” Enveloped in my sister’s arms, the dam burst open wider. “You’re here now, and we’re all going to keep you safe. That rat-faced bastard isn’t going to hurt you.”
Pulling back, she forced a smile. “Trust me. My badass Master, Commander Dylan Thomas out there, won’t let a fly’s fart inside these walls.”
Choking on a sob, I nodded. “I won’t die and leave you alone, Sanna. I swear.”
“No. You won’t. I won’t let you.”
Both of us were crying when Joshua entered the kitchen. He took one look at us and shook his head. Ian strolled in behind him and smirked.
“On second thought, let’s grab the beers and head out to the sunroom. There’s a little too much uncontrollable estrogen in this room,” Ian chuckled.
“Where’s your compassion, man?” Joshua chided with a sour expression. “Go ahead, I’ll meet you there in a few.”
“Ah, I see how it is. You’ve not only lost your heart but your sense of humor, too. You’re so fucked, man.” Ian chuckled as he tossed Joshua a beer and sauntered out of the kitchen.
“I don’t find anything funny about beautiful women crying, asshole,” Joshua called out to his friend before casting a frown toward Savannah and me. “Come on, you two. You’re killing me here. Dry those eyes before you two end up getting something to cry about.”
“Holy shit, he just said what Dad used to say when we were little,” Sanna laughed.
I covered my hand over my mouth and giggled.
“Oh, fuck me. So that’s the thanks I get for trying to console you two?” Joshua grumbled with a grin. “I’ll be with Ian if you need me.”
“Oops,” Sanna squeaked with a wide grin.
Joshua issued her a playful wink. “Since you got my girl to smile again, Savannah, I won’t narc you out for your language to your Masters, this time.”
“Thank you, Sir. You just saved my backside. Dylan’s head is in a strange place.”
“I can tell,” Joshua exhaled deeply. “Don’t worry. Nick will keep him grounded, girl.”
Savannah issued a pensive nod as Joshua turned and walked away. Looking back at me, she nibbled on her bottom lip. “What do the messages that Davis sent you say? I know they’re bad, but nobody will tell me what they are. I don’t think they wanted me worrying more.”
