Page 80 of Other Side Of Never
He pulled into the driveway and turned off the ignition.“My sister’s a lawyer.Want me to talk to her about a restraining order?”
My eyes skittered back and forth as I thought about it.When we first separated, I couldn’t bring myself to do it, knowing he would see it as a challenge, something to work around.
But back then, I was alone.
Now I lived in Sage Ridge.Two hours away from my old life and surrounded by friends.And I had Kian.
“I think a restraining order is a good idea, but I’ll talk to the police in Sage Ridge myself.I don’t want your family to know how messed up my life is.”
Brushing the backs of his fingers across my cheek, he murmured, “They wouldn’t judge, but I respect your decision.Can I at least come with you to the police station?And will you find me a recent picture so I’ll recognize him if he comes to Sage Ridge?”
I nodded.“That I can do.”
Leaning across the seat, he hooked his hand around the back of my neck and pulled me in for a soft kiss, his sweet lips barely brushing over mine as he spoke against my mouth, his tone reverent.“I adore you.”
I sighed into his mouth, my eyes closing while the rest of the world melted away.“You’re wonderful, Kian,” I replied, my voice husky.“The best person I know.”
Giving my neck a final squeeze, he drew back with a smile.
I touched my fingers to my lips, my eyes drifting over his.
He chuckled softly.“If we don’t go in, they’ll come out.”
Walking up the front path, I reveled once again in the wide-open spaces.“It really is so beautiful here.”
Climbing the stairs to the porch, Kian stopped and hitched his hands on his hips before slanting a glance at me.“Are you ready to face the inquisition?”
I drew back.“What do you mean?”
Instead of answering, he simply sighed and opened the front door.
Isaiah flew down the hall and jumped into Kian’s arms.Kian caught him and laughed.“Did you miss me, buddy?I missed you.”
Isaiah’s arms tightened around Kian’s neck.For a long moment, he didn’t speak then all at once, his little chest rose and fell with a big sigh.
He lifted his head.“Can we stay one more day, dad?All of us here together?”
Kian shook his head, eyes soft.“Not this time, buddy.I’ve got all kinds of contractors coming out tomorrow to start renovations.”
“Next time?”he asked hopefully.
“Next time,” Kian agreed, putting him down on his feet and taking my hand to lead me down the hall.
Finn’s head snapped up as soon as we entered the family room.Looking back and forth between us, a slow smile spread across his handsome face that reminded me so much of Aaron.
Lachlan granted me another slow wink.“You’re welcome.”
I blushed and rolled my eyes.These two would give any woman a run for their money.
“Fucking neanderthals,” Neve complained, shaking her head.“Are you an only child, Bridget?Or do you, too, get to experience the joys of your siblings’ vested interest in your sex life?”
Lachlan scowled.“You girls don’t have a sex life.”
Neve cocked an eyebrow.“I’m married.I get COD.”
Teagan laughed at their confusion; her eyes gleaming wickedly as she added, “On the contrary, I have a very satisfying sex life.”
“Lalalalalala,” Finn covered his ears and squeezed his eyes shut.“I can’t with you.I just can’t.”
