“Look, I’m sorry if my coming again isn’t what you wished.” It feels bizarre as fuck to apologize for coming again dwelling, however I can’t deny she appears skittish, perhaps uneasy round me.

Ivy lets out a bitter giggle that stings like a burr at the back of my throat. “You left, Stone. You left with no phrase of goodbye, you then stroll again in just like the prodigal cowboy returning dwelling, anticipating a heat welcome. However fuck, after all, I really feel some sort of manner. We spent almost daily collectively, and you then have been simply gone. For 5 years.”

My arms ball into fists so tight my knuckles ache, and I purposely stretch them out and drive myself to calm down. “That’s why I’m apologizing. I do know this isn’t simple for you, and I’m sorry, Ivy. I’m actually fucking sorry, okay?”

She nods, however Ivy doesn’t say something for a very long time. “I at all times knew,” she begins however stops, shaking her head. “I at all times assumed you’d be again sometime. Didn’t suppose it could take so lengthy, however I knew you’d be again. It’s simply…” she sighs once more and turns towards me. “It’s simply bizarre having you again rapidly. However don’t suppose that I’m not blissful to see you, Stone. I’m so fucking glad to see with my very own eyes that you just’re protected. Completely happy. Right here. You look…good. And I’m blissful.”

I’m unsure if she’s making an attempt to persuade herself or me, however I settle for her phrases at face worth. “You look good too, Ivy. You’re an actual knockout.”

She grins, rolling her eyes, however the blush crawling up her physique tells me the praise hit its mark. “Yeah, yeah. Save your allure, massive man.”

Her headlights minimize by the darkish roads. This removed from the town, there aren’t any streetlights, so apart from the headlights, the night time is pitch black. “So.”

“So,” she repeats, a smile in her tone.

“Sage doing all proper? I keep in mind she used to get in your nerves, at all times following you round and borrowing your garments.”

They’d combat like cats and canine typically, after which out of the blue, it could all be forgotten.

“Oh, she nonetheless will get on my nerves,” Ivy assures me with an affectionate giggle. “However solely the best way a sister can. After we misplaced our dad and mom, we grew nearer. Hell, she’s my finest buddy as of late. My tremendous annoying finest buddy who nonetheless steals my garments and drinks the final beer within the fridge with out changing it, and who I can come to once I’m having a shitty day, and he or she’ll seize a bottle of low-cost tequila, tacos, and ice cream to make me really feel higher.”

“That’s good, Ivy. Actual good.”

“Yeah. How is it being again below your dad and mom’ roof?”

I groan.

“That good, huh?”

“I like my of us. You understand that. However I’ve been caring for myself for some time now, so it’s bizarre. However Ma has a manner of spoiling me, making it not too dangerous.”

“And Gunnar?”

My loud bark of laughter echoes contained in the automobile. “I’m simply making an attempt every day to not fuck up. If I don’t disappoint him, then I think about it a win.”

Dad is a tough ass, however he must be. The burden of the ranch and the MC is all on his shoulders. It’s a terrific weight to hold and he does it one of the best ways he is aware of. Grumpy and loud

“He’s simply testing you. Did you guys discuss a lot whilst you have been away?”

“Nope. Too busy making an attempt to remain alive. Free.”

I don’t understand how lengthy we drive round, speaking and laughing, reclaiming what I missed most throughout my time in Angel Harbor. However ultimately, we’re again on the street resulting in the ranch.

She turns to me and says, “In some methods, you haven’t modified in any respect.”

Neither has she, probably not. She’s grown and extra mature, however the woman I do know remains to be in there.

“So, we’re good?” I maintain my breath and wait, realizing that if she says we’re not that I’m going to do each fucking factor I can to vary her thoughts.

“Yeah, Stone. We’re good.” Her automobile involves a delicate cease proper in entrance of my bike. “Good luck with no matter it’s you don’t wish to discuss.” She sighs and factors to my face, then my arm.

“Yeah, thanks.” I give her one final look earlier than I tug a lock of her hair. Then I step out of the automobile and head to my bike. The kutte from earlier nonetheless hangs on it, and I do know I’ve put it off lengthy sufficient.

Time to face the music. To inform Dad what occurred tonight.

If Ford or Nova haven’t already crammed him in.

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

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