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“I know,” I walked over to my bed and flopped down on it. “She doesn’t seem to see his attitude or behavior is a problem.”
“Maybe she does Rae,” he argued, grabbing my hand and pulling me close. “But she refuses to do anything about it.”
I considered his words, “What are you saying?”
“She depends on him and needs him. They have a baby together. She might overlook certain things because she feels she has no choice Rae,” he brushed his hand along my cheek, “she loves him, and the risk is worth it to her.”
It sounded like he was talking about himself as much as my mother. Why would Peter think being around me and loving me was a risk? I had to be wrong. That didn’t make any sense.
“I guess,” I sighed. “But why am I less important?”
That stung. I was her firstborn. Her daughter. The child of the man who was her greatest love. She told me so once. How was I less in her eyes than before?
“Aw baby, come here,” he whispered.
I stopped for a moment to pet Feefee since he would have become jealous if I ignored him. For a little extra attention I scratched behind his ears as he meowed.
Peter lay down on my bed and pulled back the comforter, “come relax with me.”
I slipped in beside him and nestled my head into his shoulder as both of us sighed softly. He held me close, one hand squeezing my lower back, the other running lightly up and down my arm, caressing my skin from shoulder to wrist. I was beginning to love this feeling with Peter. The way he held me, the gentle touch of his hands, the way his heart beat beneath my ear. I snuggled closer.
“Pete?” I asked sleepily.
“Yes, my Rae of sunshine?”
“I’m glad you came.”
He kissed the top of my head, “So am I.”
A deep feeling of contentment washed over me. I closed my eyes as his fingers intertwined with mine and rested over his heart.
“Peter? What about the party?” I asked, suddenly remembering.
“It was never more than an excuse to be with you. Go to sleep baby, I’m right where I want to be.”
Whispering goodnight, I let his warmth embrace me and settled in for the night, content with the knowledge that Pete was my protector, my white knight, and he’d stay with me always.
As long as I wanted him.
I smiled into the darkness, thinking of my dad. He’d be proud of Peter and happy we were together. Somehow I knew this was exactly how things were supposed to be.
Chapter 8
Something or someone was shaking me. In confusion I frowned, mumbling incoherently.
Rattle.
“Rae,” Peter’s voice was next to my ear. “Rae, please, wake up.”
Click.
“Rae, someone is trying to open your door.”
I bolted upright, my heart racing in my chest, “What?”
Peter jumped up from the bed as soon as I was awake and cracked his knuckles, crouching in a fight stance, “He’s not getting to you. No matter what.”
Click. Rattle. Rattle.
