Page 45 of Hiding Secrets

Could I make him want her to beourgirl?

Would Elliott want that?

“Yes?” I give him a knowing smile.

He clears his throat, “Ahem–be safe. Now that Marcus hacked into their systems, it might change over there. Just...” He straightens up, “Just keep your eyes and ears open. I need you to come back safely.”

“Don’t I always?”

He gives me a sharp nod of his head, casting one last look at Elliott before walking back into the house.

“I agree with him, you know?” Elliott pushed my shoulder. “I’m serious. Samuel would kill you if he found out you were the one to help me or that you were faking your commitment to the…”

“For him to kill me would mean I didn’t get to kill him first. That’s not an option.” My mind flips through the images of the cleansing ceremony and the look in her eyes when I found her in the bathtub afterwards.

Iwouldkill Samuel Donovan. Mark my words, I would make sure he never got to breathe the same air as Elliott.

“Kameron.” Her eyes plead with me to listen, even through the glaze from the scotch.

“I will be safe.” I cup her cheeks, “Just for you and the big guy in there.” I tilt my head to the house. “Can you do something for me?” She scrunches her brows at me, “It’s nothing bad. Calmdown, gorgeous.” I chuckle at her. “I want you to make sure these two–” I jab my thumb back towards the house, “--don’t get too lonely?” She looks at me with a confused and hesitant expression on her face. “They tend to butt heads and self-isolate when stressed, just keep them company.” I smile at her, kissing her forehead.

“Okay.” She sighs in agreement.

“I have to go, unfortunately.” I say as I wrap her in my arms again, picking her up and carrying her to the front door.

“Kameron! I can walk.”

“I’m aware. I just like holding you.” I open the door and step into her, forcing her to take a step back into the house. I spot Hunter just down the hall and give him a look to make sure she’s okay in my absence. He gives a nod in silent understanding.

“I’ll be back as soon as I can.” I kiss her lips quickly, afraid that if I prolong this any more, I won’t follow my own rules and leave.

But as fast as I pull away, she grabs my face, slamming her lips onto mine and kissing me deeper. She lets go, taking a step away from me, “Bye.” She whispers and my heart cracks along with her voice.

“Never, bye. Just see you soon.” I kiss the tip of her nose.

“Okay then, I’ll see you soon.” she replies.

I give her a wink and force my legs to move towards the door, closing it behind me even when my mind screams to go back inside.

This girl had me wrapped around her beautiful finger.

I hop into the driver's seat and take off down the paved driveway, hauling ass the minute my tires hit the main road.

I was already counting down the seconds until I could see Elliott again. To see my girl.

37

Elliott

I feel colder after Kameron leaves and I find myself pouring another glass of scotch.

Do I need it? No.

Do I want it? Yes.

“He’ll be back.” Hunter comes into the dining room, grabbing the few dishes left on the dining room table.

I take a sip from my glass, the burn of the liquor less now that it’s my third one.

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