Page 29 of Broken

“I remember.”

“Well, Damon has like a safe house that he is letting them live in while they get on their feet. I got them a bunch of new clothes and toiletries.”

“That’s amazing that they have a place to go.”

“Yeah. A few of the women had interviews, so I wonder how they went. Would you want to go visit them one day soon?”

“Absolutely.”

We pulled into a driveway and Olivia’s mouth fell open. “This is his house?”

“It is. There’s lots of room and there’s even a pool in the back with a small hot tub.”

We exited the SUV. Olivia’s eyes were as big as saucers as she took everything in. The grounds around the house were immaculate and so green.

“Come on. I’ll show you around,” I said just as the door swung open.

“You’re back!” Susie squealed pulling me in for a hug. “I’m so very happy. Let me look at you.”

I smiled wide. “It’s nice to see you too, Susie.”

“Hey. You’re here,” Damon immediately embraced me and kissed me on the lips.

“I’m glad to be back.”

Damon motioned to Olivia, “Come in. Come in. Susie will show you your room. And if there is anything you want to change, feel free to do so.”

“Thank you so much for letting me stay here.”

“Anytime. Now, I’m going to steal a few moments with my girl.”

Damon led me by the hand and, looking over my shoulder, I smiled at Olivia.

“Where are we going?” I asked Damon as he headed up the staircase.

“It’s a surprise. And I hope you like it.”

We approached a room I wasn’t familiar with. Damon turned the knob and pushed the door open. And I was flabbergasted.

“Oh my god. When did do all this?”

“Yesterday, after I left the condo. I had help. Are you mad that I did it without you?”

“Of course not. I’m just in awe of this nursery.” Damon let go of my hand while I walked around touching the fancy white crib, the white dresser with black knobs, a white changing table that matched the dresser, a white rocking chair… and the walls were murals of zoo animals. There was even a larger-than-life stuffed giraffe in the corner of the room. And there was a storage area for the baby supplies.

“I just... It’s amazing. Thank you. Thank you so much. I really do love it.”

“I’m so glad.”

I hugged Damon hard.

“I have one more surprise,” Damon confessed as we slipped out of the room.

This time, I knew what room it was when we approached. His room.

“I want you in my bed all the time. I want to share my bedroom with you.”

“Do you mean it?”

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