She shook her head. “We are able to get him on the way in which again to your house, proper?”

Shepard referred to as for Doc to carry MC.

A part of me feared MC would return on his phrase and battle Shepard but once more.

CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE

When MC and Doc appeared, Doc shoved MC towards Shepard’s SUV.

“Try to go away this automobile by yourself and I’ll break your neck,” Shepard growled. “I’m out of persistence.”

“Understood,” MC stated.

Shepard handed Vena the keys. “Drive rigorously.”

Vena and I shared a glance as they each obtained into the again seat. We joined the mass exodus of automobiles and adopted them again to the principle freeway towards D.C. Vena gripped the wheel and took each alternative to go that she may.

I took out my telephone and despatched Cross a textual content.

Me: Thanks for being there tonight. Are you okay?

Cross: I’m nice. How’s your neck?

I smirked on the query and was tempted to textual content again “scrumptious” however determined to not throw gasoline on a possible fireplace.

Me: Superb. It’s not bleeding anymore, however I may use a bathe.

Cross: My creativeness is stirring.

Me: Concentrate on not being hunted by Shepard’s guys, please. Keep secure.

Cross: You too. The place are you staying tonight?

Me: At Shepard’s place.

Cross: Good.

“Is Cross having any issues with my males?” Shepard requested.

I glanced over my shoulder and located him watching me within the dim gentle from the dashboard. MC snorted in disgust subsequent to him.

“He’s not having any drawback,” I stated. “He was fearful Vena and I had been going to strive staying residence. I assured him we weren’t.”

“It might be greatest when you each stayed with me tonight,” Shepard stated.

“With you?” MC stated.

“Not your concern,” Vena shot again. “By no means was and by no means might be. And I swear on Everly’s grandma’s life that I’ll repay each damage Anchor has, like for like.”

After a second of silence, MC stated, “Vena, I by no means meant–”

“Shut it,” Vena and Shepard stated to MC on the identical time.

“I actually hate it once you swear on my grandma’s life,” I mumbled.

“She’s our grandma, technically,” Vena stated. “You promised you’d share.”

I sighed, remembering the promise I’d made when her grandparents had disappeared. “Superb.”

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