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This much attention might be too much for Carson to deal with. That was even before his father got involved. What if his father made things difficult for Carson, threatened his job, or worse, actually got Carson fired? If Carson lost his job, then he would have no reason to stay around Rocky Lake.
The driver door opened, letting in a frigid blast of air, causing Sam to shiver.
After slamming the door closed, Carson turned to him. “You’re pale, baby. I hate seeing you like this.”
Sam nodded. It wasn’t something he was enjoying either. Sam wanted to be doted on and spoiled but all this drama was getting ridiculous. “I’m sorry.”
Carson sighed, long and loud. “I’m only going to say this one time.”
Shit, had Sam messed up already? Was Carson going to leave? “O…okay.”
“You never have to apologize to me or anyone else for things that are out of your control.”
What? What did that mean?
“Just as Adam can read you so well…well, baby doll, I can too. You’re sitting over there beating yourself up and worrying that all this will scare me away.”
Uh, yeah. Wow. Sam couldn’t hide his wince. “Not…scared…”
“Then you think it might be too much for me to handle?” Carson asked.
Sam shrugged.
“Let’s get you home.” Carson turned his attention to driving them, which gave Sam time to think.
Having time to think that Sam didn’t actually want.
Chapter Eighteen
Carson
His fingers tightly wrapped around the steering wheel were about the only thing holding him together. He was so angry and yet there was no one around to take his fury out on.
Carson’s poor boy sat beside him in the SUV and even though Carson had the heater on full blast, Sam still shivered. Carson’s experience told him that Sam wasn’t shivering from the drop of adrenaline.
Pulling into the parking lot of Sam’s apartment complex, Carson looked around for any signs of reporters or anyone else who might be a threat to his boy. It hurt his heart that Sam still had doubts about them, but Carson did understand. They hadn’t even known each other that long. Been in a relationship for even a shorter amount of time. Sam didn’t know that Carson had no intention of ever leaving him. Was it too soon to declare his intentions? Probably. Carson did have a way to show him though.
He turned off the vehicle then turned to Sam huddled in the passenger seat. “Ready to go up?”
Sam nodded, reaching to undo his seatbelt.
Carson covered Sam’s hand with his. “Let me get it, baby. Then I’ll come around and help you out of the car.”
Sam’s eyes widened.
Carson lifted Sam’s hand and kissed the back before hitting the release on Sam’s seatbelt. He undid his own prior to climbing out of the car.
A fine mist had started and although there was heavy rain in the forecast, it wasn’t expected until later that night. Making his way carefully around the SUV, Carson kept his eye out for anyone who might cause them trouble. Sam waited inside the vehicle, staring down at his lap. Having to push his anger down at seeing his boy so beaten down, Carson plastered a smile on his face.
He opened the door then held out his hand. “Come on, baby doll. Daddy has your night all planned out.” A small fib but Carson would figure things out as they went.
“You do?” Sam asked quietly.
“Yes, now hurry up before it really starts to rain and you get cold and wet.”
“Okay.”
When Sam placed his fingers in Carson’s hold, Carson gave him a little squeeze then hauled him out of the SUV. He tucked Sam to his side. Closing the door and hitting the key fob to lock it up, he’d get his suit and toiletry bag later. It was time to get his boy inside.
