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I remember asking several weeks back if Fiona could use a LSV to get from the guesthouse to the main one for dinner. Larry overrode the security guy’s approval, claiming his lazy sister needed more exercise. I considered explaining about her shattered back from the fall and a litany of other issues. I saved my breath, realizing he’d never offer her any mercy.
I’m in a bad mood by the time I reach the front gate’s security building. How can I leave Fiona in this dangerous situation unsupervised?
Awakening me from my panic, Eagle pulls a black SUV to the front gate. I imagine him on the back of his motorcycle. Then, I picture me behind him, holding on tight as the wind whips through my hair. One day, I hope that fantasy comes true.
Despite how much I want to be with Eagle, I remain stuck in the security room, next to one of Todd’s hired guns.
Eagle steps out of the SUV and walks around to the passenger side. He looks gorgeous in dark denim, a deep red rollneck sweater, and black combat boots. His hair is perfect from when he leaves the SUV with every strand in place to after the wind tosses it around.
As usual, he wears a frown. I suspect he knows hostile eyes are on him. The security guy glares like he’s facing an adversary.
Eagle’s gaze shifts immediately when I step outside. A smile plays along his lips. I exhale softly at the thought of his wonderful kisses. His little smirk lures me closer until I’m wrapped in his arms.
Inhaling his cedarwood scent, I imagine Eagle as free in a way I’ve never been. I kiss him and hope his strength can rub off on me.
Eagle doesn’t like showing affection in front of the security men.
Once inside the SUV, I realize if this place is truly dangerous, then I’m a monster for leaving Fiona unprotected.
Olive is simply looking for a paycheck. She doesn’t love Fiona. I remember all the people who came to the Victorian, only to abandon the disabled young woman once the job became too difficult.
As Eagle pulls the SUV away from the front gates, I’m struck by memories of Fiona back in Vermont.Is she really any stronger now?I imagine her currently hiding in her room. If she needs comfort, Olive won’t know how to do it right.
Tears bite my eyes before warming my cheeks. I can’t stop myself from feeling this pain.
“What’s wrong?” Eagle asks, pulling over.
Shaking my head, I want to keep my drama to myself. I’ve never found solace in sharing my pain with others.
Eagle slides his fingers under my chin and guides my gaze to his. I get one look of his beautiful, rich brown eyes and lose track of myself.
“I’ve never left her before like this, and I’m feeling guilty,” I explain, struggling with a panic deep in my chest.
“Do you want to go back?”
I see hurt in his gaze as if my words are an attack on him. Wiping my cheeks, I exhale deeply and struggle to find the right words.
“When I look at you, I don’t want to leave your side. You’re always on my mind. I’m completely obsessed. When we share a space, I feel like I’m finally getting my fix.”
As his hurt expression fades, Eagle grins. “I’m obsessed with you, too.”
“I just feel so overwhelmed,” I admit as the tears break free. “And guilty. Like I’m selfish and don’t deserve to be happy.”
“That’s bullshit. You’ve suffered so much.”
Grabbing his hand, I hold it against my chest like he’ll keep me from drowning in my panic.
“Fiona’s my age. She must want all the same things I do. She’s so curious about you. But she can’t leave the house and find a man or have a family. She’s trapped and broken, and nothing will ever change. I was supposed to stay with her in the dark.”
“Is that what she wants?”
“No. She wanted me to go with you. She’s so innocent in a lot of ways, but she gets how addictive you are. She keeps telling me to feed my need for you.”
“She’s very wise.”
I chuckle at his words, even if he isn’t joking. “I want to be with you.”
“Then stay.”
