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“What? Why can’t I go home?”
Peter shook his head so hard I thought he might hurt himself.
“No,” he growled.
R.J. sent a disapproving look in his direction, “We don’t know if we’re being followed. Don’t want to lead them straight back to your place.”
“But –”
“Not with your mom and little sister Rae. That’s just foolish. Right?”
I sighed, “Right.”
Why couldn’t Peter expl
ain it like that?
“I’m hungry,” Hay chimed in, out of nowhere, as usual.
I shook my head at her randomness and almost laughed not able to help it, but I sobered up as my gaze fell on Peter’s stiff shoulders. Here we were in total and complete danger and all Hayley wanted was something to eat. Her priorities were safety, Jake, and food – in that order.
“Seriously Hay?”
R.J. and I said it at the same time.
“Jinx. Now neither of you can talk until I say your name.”
R.J. rolled his eyes. I sighed loudly, thinking she sounded like she was eight years old. Hay was always goofy when nervous or anxious. Peter chuckled for the first time.
“And I’m still hungry.”
At Hay’s remark, all four of us began to laugh. The only person who ate as much as she did was Jake. The thought must have crossed her mind too because the small smile on her face wobbled.
She lifted her head up high and peeked out the back window.
“Keep your head down, both of you,” Peter ordered sharply. “I won’t have either of you hurt.”
We exchanged a look as Hay slumped down in the seat, “How much further?”
“Until we arrive there,” he snapped, all humor gone.
Closing my eyes, I decided to take a nap and ignore his attitude. He might be stressed and worried, but his short temper came from the confrontation we both knew was coming the moment we reached a safe place to stay. If my life was in danger, I deserved to know from who and why, even if Peter disagreed. He caught my frown in the mirror and diverted his gaze.
This was going to be a long night.
Chapter 14
“Rae, baby wake up.”
My eyes fluttered and adjusted to the low yellow light streaming from an open front door only a few feet away. Peter’s arms surrounded me and lifted as I climbed from the Nova and stumbled. Snug against his chest I let my head fall into his neck as my hand landed on his chest.
“I’ve got you, honey,” he whispered, carrying me inside.
Jake’s motorcycle pulled up and the engine cut, “Coast is clear. Beckett and Shane are gonna take first watch so we can settle the girls.”
Hay rushed into Jake’s arms as he kissed her, holding her close. I didn’t miss the look he exchanged with Pete, “We’ll take the guest bedroom.”
“I’ve got the couch,” R.J. announced as he sank onto it, checking his Glock and placing it on the wooden coffee table, close within his reach. He eyed the front door warily.
