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Her hands are snuggled in her lap and she looks so vulnerable, like a child. And I can’t resist the urge to smell her hair and breathe her in. To hold on to the reality that she survived.
That she found her way back to me.
Sure enough, Jayden and Lolli come running to the lift as soon as it opens.
He watches his sister, then narrows his eyes on me. “What’s wrong with Nikki?”
“She’s tired.”
“She’s never tired.”
“She is, brat. Go watch your Minions.”
He continues to eye me suspiciously even as I carry Nicole to her room.
“We’re alone,” I tell her.
She doesn’t stir, probably has fallen asleep for real. I place her on the bed, remove her heels and cover her to the chin.
My lips meet her forehead and I whisper a promise against them, “I’ll fix this.”
Or whatever is left of this.
I step out to get water and find Jayden standing there statue-like in a trainee demon’s stance.
“A word, Daniel.”
He never calls me by my full name anymore. That, and the fact that he’s not annoying Lolli to compete for the dick award should be a warning sign.
“Can it wait until tomorrow?”
“I’m afraid not.”
Sighing, I close the door behind me and follow him to the living area, where he has a basket full of Minions merch.
He sits on the sofa, crossing his arms. “You can have these back.”
“Are you sure?”
“No…I mean yes. I like them, and you, but I don’t need both if you hurt my sister.”
I would’ve smiled if I weren’t two seconds away from exploding. “I’m not hurting her.”
He swallows. “Promise?”
“Promise.”
“If you do hurt her, I’m gonna kick your ass.”
“I’m sure you will.” I ruffle his hair. “Now, go to sleep.”
“Can I have my things back?” he asks sheepishly.
“Never took them away from you.”
“Thanks, Dan!” He drags the basket and a whining Lolli with him.
I head to the kitchen and resist the urge to get drunk. That’s not a solution. Instead, I down a cup of water and dial Knox.
