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That’s until I see the frame of a large man walking her way. I can’t see his face from this position, but when he stops in front of her and pulls her into his arms, my fists clench at my sides.
I move a few feet to my left to get a better view, and when I do, I realize he’s the same guy who was at her house the day she found out about Roman. A fucking cop.
Who the hell is this fucker, and why is she hanging around the police? Why is he comforting her?
I don’t fucking like it.
Who is he to her?
He shouldn’t have his arms around her…
I should.
What the fuck.
I cannot be having thoughts like this. She isn’t mine.
She can’t be.
Stepping closer, I continue to watch them interact. They’re very familiar. Too familiar. It makes me uneasy.
Is this a ploy to find out information from her? Is he getting close to Sasha to uncover her brother’s activities before his death?
Maybe the guy’s crooked. It would make sense. Roman said she’s in danger. Maybe he’s working for whoever is after her.
Fuck.
I need to intervene—and fast.
The longer he comforts her, the tighter my fists clench. I feel like a ticking time bomb.
The need to separate them fills me, but I know I can’t. Not here.
She doesn’t know me, and coming between them could tip people off.
Keep telling yourself that’s the reason you’re pissed.
I can admit that this woman is driving me mad. That my obsession with her is growing more than it should. That I’m losing my goddamn mind.
But crossing the line is dangerous. Especially if she’s close to this guy.
Despite my desire, I know to hold off. I can’t approach her. I have to wait.
Patiently.
Something that doesn’t come easy to me.
Drifting back into the shadows, I watch her as the funeral starts. Where everyone else wears the typical mourning colors of muted grays and black, she stands out in a pale-pink dress that fits her like a glove.
Sophisticated. Beautiful.
She’s stronger than I thought she’d be. She’s sitting in the front row of the funeral home, back straight. Head held high. Not a tear is shed for her brother, which makes me wonder.
What was their relationship like?
I expected her to be crying inconsolably like most would be, having lost someone in their family so tragically.
So fucking strong.
