I let loose a heavy sigh and look into essentially the most stunning pair of eyes I’ve ever seen. “I’m okay, simply glad that this entire mess will hopefully be over quickly. Apart from, I’ve you to carry on to so I do know that all the things will likely be okay ultimately.”

Jonathan leans ahead, and whispers in my ear. “Rattling straight, child. There’s no eliminating me. I’m right here for the lengthy haul so I’m glad you’re good with it. Now, let’s get out of right here.”

As we stroll in direction of the entrance doorways, we move a set of fogeys that don’t look too joyful to be paying the college a go to. I can’t assist however comply with them over my shoulder to see them enter the workplace and be greeted by Sgt. Callahan.

Jonathan leans in direction of me and says, “Kayla’s mother and father you suppose?”

“Should be.”

We cross the lot to Jonathan’s truck and he helps me up and into the cab. He takes my hand, kisses the again of it and says, “Don’t go wherever. I’ll be proper again.”

Pondering he’s working again into the college, I’m shocked when he runs across the entrance of the truck after which jumps into the motive force’s facet of the cab. “I’m again!” He appears like a child on Christmas morning and people dimples are on full show. There’s a twinkle in his eye as he leans over the console and I do know what he’s going to say earlier than he will get the phrases out. I don’t cease him as a result of to be trustworthy, I find it irresistible each time he does it. “Gracie, I’m going to kiss you now.”

And to say he kisses me is an understatement. As at all times, that connection that we’ve got shoots by way of me and he fills me with heat. That heat that at all times comforts me all the best way right down to my toes. His lips inform me precisely what he needs me to know, and I can really feel his love and wish with each contact.

He releases my lips, leans his brow towards mine and says, “Let’s go for a bit subject journey. What do you say? Eire is together with your mother, so let’s go for a drive.”

“Certain. If it is going to make you cheerful, and I get some alone time with you, then a drive it’s.”

We find yourself on the Rose Gardens and have an ideal view of Portland with Mt. Hood off within the distance. Although it’s a chilly and wet day and the mountain isn’t utterly seen, it’s nonetheless stunning.

Simply as he shuts the truck off, he will get a textual content and reads the gist of it off to me.

“Mick says that Kayla received scared and confessed to the entire thing. Since she’s been eighteen for the final six months, she may have some severe costs to face. To sum it up, she gained’t be bothering you anymore, Em.”

Jonathan hops out of the truck and comes round to my facet. He opens the door and takes my hand. I believe he’s going to take me for a stroll, however as a substitute he opens the again door on my facet.

“Get in, babe, I need to maintain you in my arms, and that simply gained’t work up entrance.”

“Jonathan Kelly, are we parking? Are you attempting to get me within the again seat to reap the benefits of me?” I ask in mock horror.

“Oh, Miss Jacobs, nothing would please me extra, however I’m not positive right this moment is the day for that. Proper now I simply need to maintain you, and rejoice your security and peace of thoughts. Now get in, child.”

I do as I’m instructed, and true to his phrase he holds me and we speak. He apologizes for not having a shower earlier than coming to get me, however I don’t thoughts a sweaty, salty Jonathan in any respect. He doesn’t attempt to reap the benefits of me. He’s the right gentleman. I can inform he’s afraid to make any strikes which may push me additional than he thinks I’m prepared for, and this simply makes me love him much more.

After a few hours behind his truck, we agree it’s time to go.

Simply as we’re about to maneuver to the entrance seat, I get a textual content from Austin.

Austin: Miss J, I simply need to say how sorry I’m. I had no thought what Kayla had been doing. If I had recognized, I’d have stopped her or instructed you. I hope you’re okay?

Miss Jacobs: I’m effective, Austin. Thanks a lot but it surely’s not your fault.

“Poor child. I knew he would really feel unhealthy,” I sigh.

“He’ll be okay, Em.” Jonathan tries to guarantee me.

“I do know he’ll, however I nonetheless really feel unhealthy for him. I really feel like I did one thing someway to trigger all of this.”

Jonathan opens the truck door and jumps out onto the pavement to assist me out. “All you probably did was care and supply assist. You didn’t do something unsuitable, and I don’t need you to dwell on it.” He opens the passenger door, and as I stroll in entrance of him to climb in he slaps me on my ass. “Now, get that candy ass of yours in my truck!”

I don’t know why, however in that second I’ve essentially the most random thought.

I let loose a puff at my thoughtlessness and ask, “Jonathan, I can’t imagine I by no means requested!”

“What are you so enthusiastic about?” He asks entertainingly confused.

“Your truck . . . don’t you at all times identify your vans?”

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