Page 59 of Count On Me

“I know. I will. I just needed a night to figure out my words. He looked like a hurt puppy when I said I wasn’t going to Lockheart’s with him. But I’m a little mad at him. By telling no one he made us both targets. I mean, Jordan barely seems stable right now so God knows what else he’s planning.” A tear slides down my cheek and Angie lays her head next to mine on the pillow.

“Let him try anything with you and he’ll be walking around minus two dangly things between his legs.” She takes my hand in hers and squeezes it.

“Can I sleep in here tonight? I don’t want to be alone,” I tell her quietly.

She chuckles as she turns on her side and wraps her arm around my waist. “Of course you can. But no funny business. You have a man for that.” She tosses me a wink as she gets up. “Want some water before bed?” I nod my head as she leaves and grab my phone from my pocket to send Jaxson a text.

Me

You okay? x

Jaxson

Not really. I’m sorry. I should’ve told you x

Me

You should have, but I forgive you x

Jaxson

This wasn’t how the night was supposed to end. You at home and me here. I wish you’d have come to Lockheart’s with me x

Me

I know. I wanted to, but I needed time to myself. To take it all in x

Jaxson

Are you okay? Honestly x

Me

If I’m honest, I’m a little scared. Do you think the police will catch him?

Jaxson

I won’t let anything happen to you, baby. I promise x

Jaxson

And yes, they’ll catch him. But I don’t think he’ll do anything like this again. I think it’s out of his system now. He made his point. So try not to worry. Please x

Jaxson

I’m sorry I dragged you into all of this, Edie x

Me

I dragged myself into it, Jaxson. I should never have danced with him to make you jealous x

Jaxson

You did nothing wrong. It’s my fault. I should’ve controlled my temper. And not been a fool and danced with you myself.

Jaxson

You did make me jealous though. I hated seeing his hands on you x

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