“Hand me your bag, baby.”
“No.It’s light.I’ve got it.”She ignored his scowl.
When they got to her car, Damon opened the trunk and set her bags in before helping her into the car and closing the door.
She was surprised at how natural it was to be with him—hell, the last two days had been her dream for years.The fact that they had sex was better than she ever knew it could get.Maybe it was because she still loved him.She would always love him.
At the grocery store, they got a cart and walked through the store.They were stopped a few times when people recognized Damon or said hello.
She laughed when they wheeled the cart out to the car.“Did we really have to buy half the store, Damon?”
He snorted.“You’re exaggerating a bit, aren’t you?”
She pointed to the cart.“Look at our cart.”
They got to the car.“Get in, and I’ll take care of the sacks.”
“You know I can help, right?”
“Yes, baby.Just not right now.”
She wanted to roll her eyes again but knew he wouldn’t like it.Emma slid into the car and immediately saw a note on the seat.She shoved it into her purse and tried to slow her breathing, but it was next to impossible when she felt the same panic she felt every time the stalker left her something or called.
She looked out her window when he got into the car.
“Hey, what’s up?”he asked, grabbing her hand.
She silently inhaled and turned to look at him.“Nothing.I’m just tired.”
He studied her, and she was afraid he would keep pushing, but thankfully, he started the car, and they headed home.
Trent came out and helped them with the sacks.Emma listened to the two harass each other like they always had.
She interrupted them.“I’ll be right back.I’m going to put my purse in my room.”
She rushed into her bathroom and locked the door.She sat on the toilet and pulled the note out of her purse.Before she even read it, she felt a shiver of dread skate up her spine.
You cunt, this is between you and me.Why did you have to let that man fuck you when you know you’re mine?I’m unsure what to do to get you clean and pure again, but it won’t be pleasant.Now you’re putting two men’s lives at stake.Do you really want to be the reason they get hurt?
Emma folded the note and put it back in her purse.Her throat tightened with fear and dread, and she had no idea what to do about it.If she told Trent and Damon, they would insist on getting involved and protecting her, and being anywhere around her could hurt them.
She bit off a scream when there was a knock at the door.
“Hey, baby.Are you okay?”
She pressed her chest and inhaled.“Yes.I think I’m starting my period.I’ll be right out.”
“All right.Call if you need anything.”
“I will.Thank you.”
She listened to him walk away before she stood and splashed water on her face.She hated lying to him, but it would work in her favor.It would be why she didn’t look good and could leave the house tomorrow.
Both men glanced at her as they made dinner but otherwise didn’t say anything.After they ate, it took very little time to clean the kitchen.She turned toward them.
“Hey, guys.I’m going to shower and head to bed.”
Damon walked to her and gently hugged her against his chest.“I’ll be in soon.”