Page 74 of Don't Leave Me

“Fairytale land?”

“Mulberry Lane.” He chuckles again.

“Yeah, I am. I just put in my notice with Colt yesterday. He isn't thrilled but he understands. Now, I just need to find a job before my savings run out.”

“Well, that’s why I'm calling you. Maddox and I need more help with our private security company. We were about to announce we’re hiring when Wes told me you were moving here. I called Colt and Jonah.”

“Ok…” I let my voice trail off. I don’t really know why he’s telling me this.

“I know you haven’t been a cop for long, but according to the two of them, you were a great addition to their forces. We want you to come in and see what we do when you get to town. We’d love to bring you on and train you.”

“You’re offering me a job?”

“Well, I'm trying to, but I guess I'm not doing a good job at it if you’re unsure. We want you to work for Bennett Bradley Security. We can teach you everything you need to know. We can discuss salary when you get here, but according to Colt and Jonah, you’ll be getting a nice pay raise. Colt actually negotiated on your behalf and got you more money.” He chuckles, surprising me with how happy he sounds.

All of my interactions with Mason so far have been when something bad is happening. It’s always him calling because of Jimmy and warning us or discussing our plans with him. It’s weird to hear him sounding so carefree and happy.

“I don’t even know what to say. Thank you.”

“You don’t need to thank me, Peck, just take care of my niece and treat her right.”

“Always. She’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me.”

“Good. Remember that. Oh, and welcome to the family.” He hangs up without another word.

I'm staring down at my phone trying to figure out what just happened when Sophia opens the front door.

“What’s wrong?”

“I just got offered a job,” I whisper.

“Ok… where?” Her brows form a deep V as she kneels on the ground in front of me and takes my hands in hers.

“Mason offered me a position with Bennett Bradley Security.”

“That’s amazing! They have such an awesome set up. I don’t know why I didn’t think of it before. You’d fit in so well with Mason and Maddox too!”

“It sounds like a great job.”

“Does this mean you’re moving home with me in a few weeks?” She blinks up at me with so much hope in her eyes.

“I gave Colt my notice yesterday and now I apparently have a new one waiting for me. We’re moving, baby.” I grin.

“Oh my gosh! I was so nervous you wouldn’t be moving with me. I was literally up all night last night texting Charlie. I couldn’t stomach the idea of leaving you behind and now I don’t have to.”

She pushes me back so she can straddle my hips, then her mouth is on mine. She’s frantic and needy, so much different from the slow and passionate kisses she normally likes.

“I'm so freaking happy, Peck,” she murmurs against my lips. “You’re the best fiancé ever.”

“Speaking of…” I pull back and so I can look her in the eyes. “When are we getting married?”

“As soon as possible… but after we move. I want to get married at home.”

“Is one month enough time?”

“Are you rushing me, Peck?” She grins, mischief twinkling in her eyes.

“Yes. I want to start a family and I think Wes will kill me if I do that before we walk down the aisle.”

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