Page 54 of Healing Love

“No, no, I mean what house are you in?”

“My apartment.”

“You alone?”

“Yes. I told my family that I wanted to get back to my life and not to hover.”

“I’m on my way. Stay locked in.”

“My address is?—”

“I know it,cariña. I know where you live.”

Disconnecting, she leaned her back against the headboard, drawing her knees up to her chest and resting her chin on them. Her mind was racing.Who could that be? And why?

She looked back down at her phone and considered calling Jobe, but with Mackenna pregnant, she did not want to disturb him.He’ll lose his shit when he finds out anyway but, for now, he needs to be with his wife. And Cam? He may not want to be with me, but he can protect me.

Before she knew it, there was a knock on the door. Startled, she ran through the hall to the front door but stood numbly, afraid to answer.

“Babe? It’s me,” Cam’s voice carried through the wood.

Throwing open the door, she grabbed his hand dragging him in quickly before shutting the door and throwing the bolt.

Twirling around to face him, she blurted, “I’m sorry I called. It’s just I was scared and didn’t want my brother to lose his shit, not when his wife is expectingand I thought of you and knew that no matter how you felt about me, you’d help.”

Cam grabbed her shoulders pulling her toward him. Her long, dark hair flowed down her back, framing her pale face. Her eyes, large and unblinking, stared up at him. “Babe, slow down. I’m here and fuckin’ glad you called. I’ll handle Jobe, but I need to see your phone right now.”

She handed it to him and watched as his fingers quickly flew over the keys. He then pulled out his phone and placed a call.

“Jack? It’s Cam. Sorry to disturb you but I’m at Miriam’s. She got a warning phone call on her cell, then she called me. I want to meet tomorrow. Everyone? Yeah. No, I’m taking her with me. Not leaving her here.” Signing off, he turned back to her and said gently, “Babe, I need you to get changed and pack some shit. I’m taking you to my place.”

She stood and stared, unable to process what he was saying.Babe? He’s taking me with him?

He stepped closer, lifting her chin with his fingers. “Cariña? Breathe,” he ordered gently, and she felt the air whoosh out of her.

“I don’t understand, Cam. Why are we going?”

“I know Jobe had your apartment wired for security, but I don’t want to take any chances. I want you to pack up whatever you need for a couple of days and I’m taking you to my place for the night. Tomorrow morning, we’re going to Jack’s where all the guys will meet. I want Luke to have a crack at your phone to see what he can tell about the caller.”

She licked her lips nervously, glancing around. “I…I should call Jobe.”

Cam stepped closer. “You already said you didn’t want him upset with Mackenna pregnant right now.” He watched as she nodded her head slowly in agreement. “Why’d you call me?” he asked.

Her eyes sought his and she answered honestly. “I…I knew you’d come for me. I knew I could trust you.”

He stepped closer so that her front was almost plastered to his. “Why’d you really call, baby?”

Her chest heaved with each breath as she replied, “Because I wanted you. I know you wanted to get away from me once we were back but…I just wanted to feel safe and you’re the only one I would really feel safe with.”

He cocked his head as he stared at her for a long minute, then quietly said, “Get dressed and get your shit, babe. I’ll take care of Jobe…and I’ll take care of you.”

She nodded and headed toward the bedroom, stopping as he called her name.

“I got stuff I need to handle to make sure you’re safe first but then we’re talking. We’ve got things to talk about and I’m not letting you walk away again without taking care of all our business.”

She sucked her lips in and stared before giving a quick nod and doing what he asked. He watched her, noticing her pink sleep shorts with the matching polka-dotted camisole. Forcing his mind to the problem and not her ass, he moved about her apartment making sure it was securebefore they left.

Fifteen minutes later, she handed him her suitcase as she slung her laptop bag and purse over her shoulders, following him out into the night. She had no idea what he wanted to talk about. But as long as she was with him, she knew she’d be safe.

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