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She nods. “I think you’re right.”
“Do you want some dinner?”
“You don’t have to stay,” she says, which is foolish because there is nowhere else I’d rather be.
“I want to stay, but if you don’t want me here, I won’t be far away.”
“I’d like you to stay.”
“Good. Mitchell, can you pick up dinner for Ms. Solis and me from the pizza place?”
“Yes, Mike.” She tells him what she’d like, and then I add a little to it before giving him money and then taking my woman to sit on the sofa.
“Where are your meds?”
“In the bathroom cabinet.” I go in there and do my best not to snoop. She’s had a hell of a day, and I won’t violate her sanctuary any more than it’s already been. Grabbing what I need, I head back out and then see her on the sofa with her shoulders shaking. Fuck.
“Tina, baby girl.” I set the pills on the coffee table and then slide my arm around her shoulders. “I’m sorry. It’s going to get better.”
“Can you just hold me?” I nod and hug her close, letting her press her head on my chest.
“I need to get you some water.”
“I don’t want the medicine.”
“You need to take it. I’ll be right back.” I get up and grab it, coming back within thirty seconds.
“Here. Take these and we can go back to relaxing together, and you can tell me all about your life before you came to Steeleville.”
“Okay.” I cradle her in my arms, bringing her legs up onto my lap. Her breathing steadies as she slowly falls asleep.
“I guess that was a fast tale,” I tease, pressing my lips to the top of her head.
Chapter Six
Tina
I’m on a plane to Vegas with Mike and his family, although I haven’t spoken to any of them. Frankly, I just want to curl up and pretend I’m invisible. I bet none of them have been through what I have. They’re all so perfectly put together. Garrett Steele, the founder and owner of pretty much everything in Steeleville, is on the plane too since he’s married into the family. His wife is Mike’s sister, Crystal, and she’s gorgeous as well.
Garrett and his wife slide over to where we’re sitting, and he starts off by saying, “I’m sorry about that asshole getting into your apartment. It’s my job to make sure the buildings are secure.”
“He made a key.”
“Yes. My guys are going to figure out how he managed to do that and ensure no one can do it again.”
He stands and moves back to his seat, but his wife stays. “God, I love that man,” she whispers, watching him walk away, particularly staring at his ass. She turns back to me and smiles sheepishly. “Sorry about that. I can’t help gawking at that man I married. He’s an animal.”
“An animal?”
“Yes, but he adores me and protecting the town he’s created.”
“I see.”
“He can get a bit aggressive when someone threatens it, so you have nothing to worry about. Garrett and the Riders will make sure you’re safe.”
“Um. Thanks.”
“Do you ever worry he’ll lose his temper and hurt you?”
