Page 17 of Finding Redemption

I shake my head to clear it. Before I can say another word, she widens the door, taking one shaky step after the other until she’s far enough away from me that I can breathe. I move my neck from side to side until it pops, helping to relieve some tension.

“Fuck. She drives me insane.” I sigh.

“Excuse me?” Maisyn says from the room opposite me, scaring the shit out of me.

I grasp my chest. “Seriously?” I stare at her wide-eyed.

Her face breaks into a smile. “What were you saying?” Her smile turns into a smirk.

I shake my head as I turn to get my briefcase, once again admonishing myself over the fiery redhead. “Nothing.” I turn to see Maisyn appraising me.

“Hmmmm.” She crosses her arms over her chest.

My mouth pops open as I struggle for words. “I can’t stand her. She’s a fucking nightmare.”

Maisyn’s eyes dart behind me. I squeeze my eyes shut, knowing Reese is standing there. “It’s not what you think.” Maisyn’s face softens as she looks from me to the injured woman. My heart pounds, and I swallow hard.

Turning, I’m faced with her hazel eyes. The sadness behind them can’t be all my fault. But I am an asshole. “Reese.”

She licks her lips, slowly moving her head to look at Maisyn. “Donovan’s threatened Jenn again. I need to get her a ride to file a restraining order as soon as possible. Thank you.” Reese turns without another thought of me.

I grind my teeth. “Fuck.”

“Seems as though you’ve been saying that a lot lately.” Maisyn moves past me. I stand rooted to the spot. “I think you need to do it instead of just saying it.”

I smash my mouth into a thin line before saying something and making matters worse. I’ll be damned if I don’t say it anyway. “That’s the problem, not the solution.”

Maisyn cocks her brow at me. “What or is it, whom?”

“I need to get moving, I’m taking the room across from her.”

“I’ll send your client in.” Thankful Maisyn lets the topic of Reese go, I wrestle with doing it myself. I want to know more about Reese Morgan. I want to know everything. “And Walker.” Maisyn draws my attention back to her. “She’s single.”

“I don’t care.” I walk away shaking my head.

4

“Walker Pennington is the biggest jerk.” I huff, slumping into my seat.

“Reese?” Jenn says to get my attention.

“I’m sorry. My mind is everywhere. Maisyn and Allen are gonna give you a ride. I’ll call my friend at the clerk’s office before you get there.” I reach for my phone as Maisyn enters the room.

“Allen’s waiting.” Maisyn holds the door open for Jenn.

“Thank you, Miss Reese.” Jenn stands and walks to the door.

“I’ll be right behind you.” Maisyn turns to me as she shuts the door behind Jenn. “Are we all right? I mean, will you be with both of us here?”

“I’ll get over it.” I lay my head on my desk. “Besides, the judge ordered Walker and I to work together to solve the site issue.” I sigh.

“Well, at least you’ll get to know one another.” I peek up at her. “I promise to not interfere or ask about anything. The center is what’s most important to me.”

I raise my head further. “Me too.” At least we agree on that. Now to get Walker on board.

“Good. I’m gonna run and get Jenn to the courthouse.” Maisyn steps toward the door.

“I’ll call the magistrate's office and let them know she’s on the way. She’ll need an order of protection, and we’ll need to make sure she has a place to stay.”