Each Mac and Jaxon chuckle, making me really feel much more like an fool. I frown at my lack of understanding.

“Don’t really feel dangerous, Bailey. In a city like this it’s not fairly often I’ve to put on a gun and badge. Now, why don’t y’all inform me what’s occurring right here.” Turning to Jaxon, he says, “You mentioned one thing a few bundle.”

I keep behind when Jaxon leads Mac out onto the porch. No approach am I trying in that field once more. I shudder on the reminiscence. Strolling into the kitchen, I determine to make a pot of espresso. After looking for a couple of minutes, I discover every little thing I would like. The kitchen smells of contemporary espresso by the point Jaxon and Mac come.

Jaxon walks to my facet and locations his arm round me. Mac stands throughout from us.

“Bailey, honey, I do know it’s exhausting so that you can discuss it, however I would like you to inform me about your husband. Jaxon’s stuffed me in some, however I would like to listen to it from you.”

I have a look at Jaxon and he provides me an encouraging smile. “It’s okay, angel. I’ll be proper right here with you.”

After making all three of us a cup of espresso, we take our mugs and sit on the desk. For the subsequent half hour I inform Mac every little thing about Steven, leaving nothing out. He takes notes and interrupts me just a few instances to ask questions. I watch whereas Mac’s jaw begins to tick throughout the extra grotesque elements, noticing his eyes get exhausting. The entire time, Jaxon is at my facet, and I really feel the strain radiating off him.

By the point I’m completed, my mind is exhausted and a multitude. I do know it’s mandatory for me to inform Mac what occurred with Steven, however it’s nonetheless exhausting to discuss. I went from having nobody however Chris figuring out concerning the mess of my life to 6 folks figuring out.

“Okay, I believe that’s sufficient. I’m going to go to the station and run a background on Steven. I’m additionally going to make just a few cellphone calls to seek out out his actions throughout the final a number of days. I’ll see if I can get a decide to log out on a search warrant to get his monetary statements. I’ll additionally ask round city to see if anybody new has been lurking about.”

He closes his little notepad and will get up from the desk. When he picks up the espresso mug to take to the kitchen, I cease him. “Don’t fear about that, I’ll get it.”

Strolling him to the door, all of us cease and Jaxon reaches his hand out for Mac to shake. “Thanks for coming all the best way out right here, Mac. Maintain us posted on what you discover out.”

“Will do. Within the meantime, maintain an eye fixed out. Should you see something suspicious or if he contacts you once more, Bailey, give me a name. This man looks like an actual nut job.” He reaches into his again pocket and pulls out a card and arms it to me. “My cell and workplace quantity are on there.”

“Thanks, Mac.” On impulse, I stroll over to him and place a small kiss on his cheek.

I am going to step again, however Mac grabs my arm calmly. “I’m so sorry for every little thing you’ve been via, however don’t fear. We’ll catch the sick son of a bitch and he’ll pay for every little thing he’s completed.”

I don’t know what occurred between Mia and him, however I do know that Mac’s an excellent man. Regardless of the situation, is I hope they finally work it out. Anybody can be fortunate to have him.

After saying our goodbyes, Jaxon closes the door, locks it, and units the alarm. Turning to me, he bends to my stage, locations each arms on my cheeks, and appears straight into my eyes. “How are you doing?”

Scrunching up my face to indicate him my distaste of the entire matter, I inform him actually, “I hate speaking about it, however I do know I’ve to. It will get somewhat simpler every time I rehash it.”

Jaxon will get nearer and kisses my lips softly. Pulling again, he asks me, “Are you hungry or do you need to take a nap?”

My abdomen is in knots, so I don’t know if I can deal with meals proper now. I’m exhausted after every little thing that’s occurred. I inform him as a lot and we make our method to the bed room.

As soon as inside, we each strip down. I determine to put on certainly one of Jaxon’s t-shirts, and Jaxon wears nothing. I by no means thought I’d take pleasure in sleeping with a unadorned man, however I wouldn’t have it some other approach with Jaxon. I nonetheless haven’t labored up the braveness to prance in entrance of him bare, although.

Slipping into mattress, I instantly make my approach over to his facet. After he’s located he holds out his arms to me. I lay my head on his chest, throw my arm round his waist, and my leg goes on high of his. He pulls me nearer till I’m plastered towards his physique from head to toe, simply the best way I prefer it.

I go to sleep wrapped in an enormous, heat, protected Jaxon cocoon.

19

JAXON AND I BOTH are doing last-minute chores on the bar earlier than heading dwelling. He’s in his workplace ending up the remainder of his every day paperwork and I’m wiping the counter down and placing away the dishes from the dishwasher. It’s one within the morning and I’m drained. It was hectic tonight and I’m able to quiet down and chill out.

Mac was in earlier, a lot to Mia’s dislike, to inform us that nothing got here up on Steven’s background examine. This data didn’t actually shock me since he’s a prosecuting lawyer and, as such, in all probability wouldn’t nonetheless be a prosecuting lawyer if there was incriminating data in his previous. He additionally mentioned that he couldn’t discover any traces of his bank card getting used exterior of his city. No money withdrawals both. And nobody’s seen anybody suspicious hanging round. No fingerprints have been discovered on the field. All of this was discouraging, however got here as no shock. Steven isn’t silly. He received’t go away trails behind. Mac reiterated for me to not fear and that he nonetheless had a pair issues he needed to look into.

Anna left at present to shock Nick with a go to. She was so excited when she stopped by the home this morning to say goodbye. I’m so joyful for her, that she lastly obtained the chance to be with him whereas out of city. She could not be capable of go together with him each time, however even each infrequently will make an enormous distinction.

I spoke with Chris a few instances and stuffed her in on present occasions. She was, after all, upset, and threatened once more to return up. It took some work, however I lastly obtained her to agree to attend till she had initially deliberate to go to.

I really feel a slight slap on my butt and switch round, squealing. Andrew is standing there with a towel twisted, on the point of flick me with it once more. I slim my eyes at him, daring him to do it once more. He seems at me with an cute harmless face, however we each comprehend it’s pretend. Andrew is something however harmless.

“What? It wasn’t me, I swear! It was that man.” He throws his hand over his shoulder, pointing along with his thumb, and ever so naturally throws the towel over his shoulder as properly.

Figuring out that nobody is behind him, I maintain my eyes fastened on him. An thought types in my head.

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