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Beau’s nostrils flare and hegrowls, the deep sound causing me to jump.
“No one is going to hurt you,” he declares.
I desperately want to believe him.
But theAurora Innisn’t my home, and once they find out more about Michael, they’ll want nothing to do with me.
It could cost them business.
“I’ve known you a day,” I say softly to both of them. “I’m just a guest, and I don’t want to bring any drama here, especially when you have other patrons.”
“Your reservation is until the end of the week,” Grey says. “There’s no reason for you to leave now.”
He searches my gaze, as if willing me to understand something.
But I can’t quite figure it out.
And frankly, I don’t have the energy—
Grey’s massive hand slams down on my suitcase, holding it shut on the bed. He’s suddenly behind me, his body warmth encompassing me, and I hold my breath.
“Don’t leave,” he murmurs in my ear.
Every instinct in me screams to obey him, and I nod.
“Okay,” I whisper, and Beau visibly sighs in relief, which confuses me.
They claim they’ve never met me.
So why go through all this trouble to keep me here?
“Who was on the phone?” Beau asks, repeating Grey’s question and interrupting my thoughts.
I sigh.
“My ex-boyfriend,” I say.
“So,notyour fiancé?” Grey mutters, and Beau looks at him, eyes wide.
I scoff and make a face. “No, he lied. Something is wrong with him.”
Absentmindedly, I touch my cheek where he hit me.
“What do you think is wrong with him?” Beau asks quietly.
I recall the conversation I had with James, and debate whether to elaborate.
Will they pity me? Or will they think I’m crazy?
Grey’s been an asshole to me since I’ve been here. Why would he care?
Even Wilson sits up on the bed, looking at me expectantly.
Fine.
I sit on the bed, my hands in my lap, and start from the beginning.
“About two years ago, I was in a car accident,” I mumble, staring at the comforter. “Which you already know.” I motion to the faint scar on my cheek, barely concealed by makeup.
