Page 33 of Every Single Vow
Ain’t that the truth.
“Congrats, Cooper.”
“Thanks, Wade.” I give him a hug with a slap on the back before climbing into the seat of my truck.
Cranking the engine, I shift in drive when my phone rings.
Ivy.
I tap the phone icon on the screen. “Hey Ives.”
“Hey.”
“What’s up?”
“Where are you?” Her voice changes and I immediately tense.
“Why? What’s wrong?” I place my hands on the wheel, my fingers flexing.
“Dakota got a call.”
My hands clench. “What did he want?”
“I don’t really know, she was kind of in shock. She assured me she was fine, but I think you need to get there.”
I curse under my breath. “I’m on my way.”
By the time I make it to the ranch, my heart rate is through the roof. Every time he calls it was like she took five steps back. Completely undid all the progress she’s made. Her dad would guilt her, manipulate her, and have her so screwed up it usually took me a couple of days to rid theBillyfrom her mindset.
Slamming my truck in drive, I park in front of the cabin. My heart pounds when I jump out, then march up the stairs.
The door is unlocked, which pisses me off even more. Not that anyone could get to her or Arizona, but it’s different now.They’re my responsibility.
Dakota stands at the kitchen island when I come through the door, her eyes wide. I cross the room, tossing my cowboy hat onto the counter.
“What did that motherfucker want?” I grit out.
“Ivy called you?”
“Don’t deflect. Tell me.”
Her hands slide down the side of her legs. “He said….” She shakes her hands out. “He said he’s coming home.”
I freeze. My boots glued to the floor.
“Coming home?” I question.
“He didn’t give any details. Just that condescending tone he always has. Even referred to himself asdaddy,” she scoffs.
I watch her closely. “You, ok?”
“Fine.”
“Kota.”
“Coop,” she repeats, turning to face the stove.
“It’s me.” I remind her.
