“How does Klaus fit in?”
“She was with him before…me. And they kept in contact. A few years ago, he came to visit, and that was it. After her show, we went home and let him reunite with her.”
“Did you guys… join?”
“No.” I chuckled softly. “Not that night, but we did every night after. It’s worked out for us.”
“I don’t know if Rosalie has told you this, but she and I… we’re trying to, uh, make it work, however that turns out. Maybe she won’t be interested in me past a friendship, but I wanted you to know that I’m going to try to get the girl.”
“I’m aware,” I said softly.
“My daughter is my main concern here. But I love Rosalie so fucking much. They’re my family now. I know Rosalie belongs to you, but I-I’m trying to be better so that maybe I can have a chance with… uh, with you guys.”
“How would that work with Anson if you hate him?”
“I don’t know,” he mumbled. “I guess I was hoping his hatred of me would trump his love of Rosalie and he’d fuck off somewhere else.”
I snorted at his answer. “Maybe you should ask Anson to come visit for a few days, so you can work on things and see howthey go. If you’ve spent any amount of time with him, then you’d know he’s a good man, and he loves Rosalie endlessly.”
“I know he loves her. He’s loved her for years.”
“Then call him and ask him to fly out and spend a day or two. I know he was considering it because he was moving meetings around to surprise her next week.”
“What about you?”
“I can’t, or I would in a heartbeat. I have deadlines and meetings with the studio.”
He was quiet. “I-I can call him. I guess.”
I smiled. He really was making progress.
“I don’t like what you did to Enzo.”
“I don’t like that you kidnapped my wife,” I shot back. “I got word she returned home. So… I did what any husband would do. I went to find out. I don’t regret that.”
Cole grunted. “Riot was there. He didn’t need to see that shit.”
“And for that, I am sorry. It was not my intention to scare him.”
We were both quiet for a moment before I cleared my throat.
“Why did Ethan keep his son a secret from Rosalie?”
Cole blew out a breath. “Man… He-He’s Enzo’s?—”
“Rosalie should know that he has a kid and it’s not Enzo’s.” I paused and decided to just come out with it. I wasn’t going to let him lie about it. “I know there’s a contract in place for the horsemen, you and Enzo, to stay away from Rosalie, and that Ethan was going to take your place. I also know that Rosalie holds a hell of a lot of power over her brother, so if any of you ever want to repair what was broken, I suggest being honest with her. She can reunite everyone if she’s happy.”
“You… You think so?” Cole’s voice came out soft and choked.
“I have been married to her for nearly five years. I have known Dante Church for just as long. They are incredibly close,and he bends for only two women. His wife and Rosalie. If there’s any desire in your heart for matters to work out, I suggest starting with the truth. Rosalie is going to need it from you. What do you think will happen if she finds out you knew this whole time and didn’t tell her?”
“Fuck,” he muttered.
“Just something to consider,” I said.
“I appreciate the heads up. I guess I hadn’t considered this stuff. I’ve been so caught up in just having her and Ellis here…” His voice trailed off. “Thanks, man. I appreciate it.”
“You’re welcome,” I said softly.
