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Her arms drop, and she pulls away. “You didn’t hear him tell you his delusional ideas about me and him. I had to stand there and listen to him talk about killing you.” Emily’s voice drops to a whisper. “He listens. He watches. He’s not going to give up either.”
There’s nothing saying her fear isn’t valid, but I’m not afraid. “Not a chance in hell I’m going to walk away and let some piece of shit torment you.” I grip her wrist. “Do you love me?”
“Yes.”
The single word melts the last two days of frustration.
“Do you trust me?” I ask.
“Yes.”
I push my hands up into her hair and bring our faces together. “Then show me.”
Emily grips my neck and pushes up on her toes. Her lips press against mine. It’s been weeks since I’ve felt her touch, and after everything in the last few days, I need her.
My tongue glides against hers as I thread my fingers through her hair, tightening slightly. She kisses me harder, deeper.
I want to take it all away from her. Make her forget everything else but us. I push her back against the wall, pinning her with my hips. She moans, and I tilt her head to the side to get better access. I move my hand down her throat and across her shoulder. I’ve missed her skin. I’ve missed everything about her.
My lips travel the path that my fingers made, and she sighs.
I love the noises she makes.
I’m so lost in the moment I don’t hear anyone enter the bus or notice anyone’s presence until Emily pulls back and terror fills her eyes. “No!”
Cold metal touches my neck, and I know one of us isn’t going to make it out of here.
Chapter Eighteen
Emily
Cooper doesn’t move a muscle. He shields me as I stare into the eyes of one of Luke’s bodyguards. I’ve seen him a few times, but he’s one of the rovers. I don’t remember his name even though Luke pointed him out a few times.
I look over Cooper’s shoulder. “It’s okay, this is my boyfriend. You can put the gun down. I’m totally fine.”
Instead of lowering the gun pointed at Cooper’s neck, he pushes the barrel deeper.
“Did you hear me?” I ask, shifting a little, but Cooper won’t move his arms.
“I heard you just fine.” His voice fills the air, and my blood runs cold. This voice has haunted my every waking minute for the last two days.
“Don’t move.” Cooper looks in my eyes, telling me more than just his words. “Stay exactly where you are.”
I see his fear and worry as we stand here completely at a crazy person’s mercy.
“Your boyfriend?” He laughs. “You really are a dumb bitch.”
Cooper tenses a little more but doesn’t say a word. He watches me, covering me with his body, protecting me even though he’s the one with a gun pressed to his throat. My heart races, and once again, I know I need to keep this guy talking. If I can control the situation, get him to relax, maybe Wade will get back and we can all make it out of here.
“I know you’re angry,” I say quickly. “I’m sorry. I ended things, just like I promised. I waited two days for you.” I try to put as much energy as I can muster into my lie, digging deep to give an epic performance.
My hope is that I can get him to think my depression was because he never came for me, so he’ll calm down.
Wade’s voice comes over the two-way radio. “Brookes, is the perimeter clear? I can’t find the other guard.”
He brings the radio to his mouth. “All clear here, boss. The package hasn’t left the building.”
“Keep an eye out until I find the other guard. We need to ensure Emily’s safety.”
