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He thinks I’m a coward, but I’ll prove I can act like a Carson just like him.
People are scared of him because he’s wealthy and powerful, but I’m not.
Not anymore.
ChapterSixteen
Laney
It’s been twelve days since Ayden flew home, and I’ve missed him like crazy. Since I spend my days training and nights packing, I’m exhausted by the time nine rolls around. On the days Serena doesn’t come to the store with me, my neighbor, Mrs. Johnston, watches her. Apparently, Serena blurted out everything that’s happened, and now most of the town knows what’s going on since Mrs. Johnston is the town gossip. Not that I even care anymore since we’re moving in two days, but now rumors are spreading about Mr. Carson. Between that and Ayden’s plan, I fear it’s only a matter of time before he shows up again.
As I lie in the tub, I FaceTime Ayden since I couldn’t earlier when he called Serena. Though we’ve texted throughout the day, it’s not the same as seeing his face.
“Hello, my love.” He smiles wide when he picks up.
“Hey.” He looks like he just got out of the shower. “Bad time?”
“Are you kiddin’? I’ve been waitin’ all day to see your face. What’re ya doin’?”
“Soakin’ my sore muscles. Being on my feet all day and then packin’ after supper has me exhausted.”
Today was my last day at the store since I need to finish packing tomorrow and then on Tuesday we fly out.
“I wish I were there to help, sweetheart. Let me hire a company to finish that for y’all. You have enough going on.”
“I don’t want strangers in my house when I’m not around. Plus, I’m donatin’ stuff, so it’s just a matter of me going through it all. It’s just one more day. I can handle it.”
“Fine, but we can buy new things for the house when it’s time,” he reassures me. “So only pack what’s crucial. Give away the rest.”
Ayden found out a week ago that Garrett’s offer to sell him land for us to build on is still on the table. After I pack up my house, Mama’s gonna help clean and stage it. Then once it sells, we’ll have the down payment and can get the process started.
“I’m tryin’,” I tell him. “Serena’s already made a Pinterest board of how she wants her room decorated and paint colors. So she’s only bringin’ her essentials.”
I love how excited she is. This is a big change for all of us, and though we’re leaving behind the only place we’ve ever known, it’s worth it for all of us to be happy.
“I already know our master suite is gonna have a huge tub for both of us.”
“Oh yeah?” I ask. “You have plans for us in this tub?”
“You bet your sweet ass I do. Too bad I’m not there now to take care of ya.”
“Hmm...what would you do if you were?”
“You got Mr. Bullet nearby?”
Laughing, I reach over to my towel stack and grab it. “Right here.”
“Good. Turn it on and do what I say.”
I arch a brow, intrigued by this side of him. Pressing the button, it vibrates to life. “Now what?”
“Spread your legs and put it on your clit.”
I do as he says and immediately groan when I feel it.
“Imagine I’m playin’ with your tits. Rollin’ and bitin’ your nipple between my lips.”
“Mmm...yes.” I close my eyes.
