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“You’re safe. We’re here for you,” I reassured her, kissing her temple and wishing I could chase away this fear.
I just hoped the cops had enough on him to keep him. Maybe it would shake him up enough to leave us alone.
“Tomorrow we need to go get a restraining order. All of us,” Cy said. “We’ll get more details on what’s happening. For tonight, I think it’s best if we stay together.”
There wasn’t a single protest from Dani. She let us park in front of our place and lead her inside. She sniffed the air but didn’t question. I dropped to my knees, carefully helping her out of her shoes then standing to take her jacket.
We nestled her in the corner of the couch, covering her in plush blankets. Griff grabbed a plate of cookies and mugs of cocoa while Cy gathered a few of our shirts, making a makeshift nest on the couch.
I glanced at the others, desperate for someone to help me fix this. It wasn’t often I felt so lost and out of control.
It was my job to help her, to keep her safe and happy, and she was sitting here, lost and silent.
“Gorgeous, talk to us,” Griff pleaded. Her big, moss green eyes finally focused, then filled with tears. A heartbreaking whimper escaped before she broke down.
All we could do was hold her tight and promise her that we’d fix this… even if we didn’t know how.
When I woke up,Dani's head was still snuggled on my chest. She was warm and soft, the feel of her against me bringing a smile to my face.
I was glad that she felt safe in my arms… but mine weren't the only ones on her.
Griff was on her other side, so that meant that Cy was the one poking me in the ass.
"Dude, can you roll over?" I asked, turning my head away from Dani.
"Jealous much?" he laughed before he rolled over and climbed out of bed.
"No," I snorted. “Don’t be a dick.”
"I am," Dani said, her voice sleepy and adorable. I turned back to see a smirk on her face as she blinked open her eyes.
"Next time you can sleep on the other side of Griff," I told Cy.
"Shit no, he'd push me to the floor," he laughed. It was funny how one single night sharing a bed like this and we were all in a better mood. There might just be something to this whole pack dynamic.
"Damn straight," Griff added, his grip tightening on Dani. “What I’m hearing is we need a bigger bed.”
“I like that idea,” Dani agreed before letting out a sigh. “Back to reality again when all I want to do is hide under the covers.”
"Are you still coming to the game or do we need to tell Coach that we need to skip it?" I asked gently. If we sat this one out they needed notice.
My question had her raising her head and looking at me. "What? Miss your game? No, you can't let the fans down. You three are the heart of the team."
"Butyouare our heart. We can't and won't leave you," I tried to assure her. “Not after what happened. Especially not until we know for sure if he’s released.”
"I'm fine, I promise. Taryn's pack is going to be at the store all day and the cameras are being installed. I won't be the reason that the fans are upset you aren't there. Plus, I'll be in the VIP for the game tonight, right? Last night shook me up but I'll be alright.” She looked like she meant every word. Then her smile widened. “I thought about hiring Dolly and Pearl as some extra muscle, though. Man, can they swing a purse.”
She laughed so hard she cried at the mental image.
“Too bad we didn’t already have the cameras. That shit would have gone viral.”
"That might be a good idea," Cy agreed, eyes dancing with amusement as he looked down at our omega. "I saw what they did to Henry and I'm a little scared of them."
"Yeah, me, too," I joked. “Never piss off an old lady like Dolly. I have a feeling she’d hold a grudge.”
Dani's chest rumbled with laughter and it was the sweetest thing I'd heard in days. It was amazing to hear her laugh even after everything that had happened. Our omega was incredible.
"Well, I'm going to get a purse and have them help me fill it. I never thought a purse could be a weapon but those two changed my mind," she told us. “A little extra protection never hurt.”
