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“I know the drill,” I assure him.
“Well, it turns out the kid had all kindsa charges against him. A few restraining orders and he’s had some pretty fucked up material seized.”
“Yeah, he was a freak, tell me something I don’t know.”
“Well, last night Karina was at one of our parties and she was talkin’ about Savannah getting married.” Jeez, is there anyone in Fork River who didn’t know about this before me?
“Well, it triggered something in my head that felt kinda off and it made me go over his records again. Cole, You won’t believe who got him off the charges he had against him.”
“I don’t fuckin know, Zayne, but I’d wish you’d get to the fuckin’ point.”
“Turns out, your girl's fiancé did a little pro bono work in Billings while he was stayin’ here in town. Not only did he act as Joel’s lawyer, but he got him off with caution, and with that in mind, I checked the little freaks phone records. Guess who he called an hour before he took Savannah.”
“Danny.” My blood turns cold.
“Danny,” he confirms. “And on top of that, I got calls made between Danny and Mason too. He was part of it, Cole. I guess he figured if he couldn’t have her back he’d…”
“Ruin her for me.” I drop the phone and head for the sink because suddenly I feel like I’m gonna throw up.
“WHAT?!” Both my brothers look worried as they stand up and get ready to leave.
“Danny, he was involved with her being taken.” I retch over the sink but nothin’ comes up.
“Don’t be stupid, Danny’s a fuckin’ pussy.” Wade laughs.
“A pussy who lost the girl he loved. A pussy who got that sick little cunt off all his previous charges,” I explain.
“We gotta get word to Savannah.” Garrett starts pacing the floor, the same way he always does when he’s nervous. “The wedding’s tomorrow, Maisie’s gonna have to call her somethin’.”
“No.” I barge past him toward the door, and he’s brave enough to yank me back.
“No, Cole, you ain’t gonna give that girl no more false hope. I’ll call Uncle Jimmer, have him send someone from his Long Beach charter to protect her, and Maisie can call her and break the news.”
“And risk him thinking that we’re on to him? Not a chance. I’m heading out to LA and I’m telling her myself.”
“That’s not fair.” Wade backs Garrett up, proving that I’m gonna have to answer to them both.
“I’m heading to LA to tell her about Dan,” I repeat. “Then, somehow, I’m gonna try and beg her to forgive me for the hundredth time and ask her to come home. Everyone’s right, she belongs here with us. She belongs with me.”
“Cole, the wedding’s in the morning, you're never gonna be able to drive to LA in time. She’ll be married by the time you get there. If we don’t get a warning to her?—”
“I’ll make it if I fly.” I watch the shock fall on both their faces.
“You ain’t gonna get on no plane.” Wade laughs again.
“You bet your ass I am. Call up the airline and get me on the next flight that leaves to LA. And call Uncle Jimmer to sit some men on the venue where this reception is happenin’ tonight.” I dash through the middle of them and head outside to get in my truck.
“Cole. You gotta mean it this time. You’ve hurt that girl enough.” Wade ain’t laughing anymore, he’s deadly serious.
“And now I’m gonna fix it,” I assure them both, before starting up my engine and skidding off in the direction of the airport.
I’ve doubted my decision ever since my conversation with Leia last night. I almost got in my truck and started driving toward LA at 4:15 this mornin’, but I talked myself out of it.
Knowing what I know now, changes everything. There is no better man for Savannah than the one who will do whatever it takes to protect her, and unfortunately for her, that man is me.
“You look stunning.” Danny wraps his arm around my waist and drags me against his body, resting his chin on my shoulder as he stares at our reflection in the mirror. His eyes are filled with love and adoration and I make a promise to myself that I’ll try my best to love him the way a wife should.
“I can’t believe you’re gonna be my wife in the morning. I’ve dreamed about it since I was a little boy.” He twists his head so he can kiss my cheek and his lips feel cold against my skin.
