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At least he’ll get the answers he’s been seeking, even if it won’t happen tonight.
“Our ride will be here soon. I figure we’re both a little shaken up, a ride is the safest bet,” Drew says.
All I do is nod.
I’m a ball of nerves right now, and I’m trying not to be bothered by Sebastian’s icy demeanor. He has a lot of shit going on. I couldn’t even fathom being in his head at the moment, but that didn’t mean I was willing to let him slip into the dark abyss.
I feel helpless, watching as he paces the room, his phone stuck to his ear. I don’t know who he’s talking to, but I can make assumptions based on recent events. A moment later, Sebastian ends the call and turns toward us.
I hate how tired he looks.
“Cleanup crew will be here soon.”
“Okay. I ordered a ride while you were on the phone. I’ll take her back to your place, and then I can come back here and help with anything.”
Sebastian shakes his head. “No. Go back to the house with her, and I’ll be there shortly. I don’t want her to be left alone.”
Even facing all that he has, his concern for my well being shines through the darkness the brightest. I’d planned to talk about the drugging and what happened once Drew and I had a moment alone together, but I didn't know if I wanted to leave Sebastian here by himself. I can only imagine how far off the rails this is all going to take him.
At some point we will need to discuss the new information revealed, but I think that can wait till another night. I might be upset with being left in the dark but I think Sebastian has had enough shit tossed on him today.
“Whatever you want. I just didn’t want to leave you to clean up this whole thing on your own.”
It makes me feel good to have them both on the same page, at least for now. I know it won’t stay that way forever but I was terrified for a little bit, that their friendship might end because of me.
“Are you okay?” I ask even while knowing he won’t give me an honest answer.
Sebastian’s been a pillar of strength for me from the beginning, supporting and encouraging me after losing my mom, our mom. It’s my turn to return the favor. To be the strength he needs.
“I don’t think you could handle my answer at the moment, so I’ll say yes, and we can discuss it later.” The steel of his voice vibrates through me.
“I’m just worried. I can’t lose you too.” I hate how vulnerable that admittance makes me but I need him to know that I can’t lose him. That I won’t survive if I do.
He gives me a smile, the one that he saves just for us, and some of the weight on my chest lifts by seeing that little bit of light shine in his eyes. “I’m not going anywhere, and nothing will happen to me. I promise. In a couple of days, we can discuss the findings from the PI. I’ll make sure I have some fast food on standby.”
“Don’t try to butter me up.” I playfully grin at him.
“I have to have at least one form of protection against you.”
“And french fries is your weapon of choice?”
He shrugs. “Yes. I’ll just toss them at you like grenades, and eventually, you’ll be so full you’ll forget about getting revenge.”
Laughter bubbles out of me. “Oh, I’ll get revenge, but you’ll never see it coming.”
Sebastian rolls his eyes in a playful way, and then his phone chimes with an incoming text. He stares at the screen for a full minute, his demeanor changing in an instant. He’s wearing the same expression he wore that day when his stepmom/aunt showed up.
“Our rides here.” Drew’s voice drags me away from my thoughts, and before I realize it, we’re moving. He cradles me in his arms as he pushes off the couch.
“You know I can walk, right?” I grumble while secretly enjoying his caveman demeanor. It’s crazy to me that I’m happy instead of sad right now. Someone just died, yet I’m smiling. I try not to think about that, or the person it might make me for not feeling remorse, or guilt at the loss of his life.
“If I want to carry you around for the rest of my life, then I will. You’re my woman, Bel, and I’ll do whatever I please with you.” He smirks, carrying me outside to the waiting car. He gently sets me on my feet, then opens the door. We climb inside together, the driver giving us a strange look as he takes in our attire.
Shit, I forgot we were still wearing wedding clothes. Thankfully, he doesn’t say anything on the way over to the house.
“I can’t believe it’s over…” I whisper to Drew.
“Me either. It's going to take some time before I can wrap my head around him being gone.”
