Page 143 of Prey

“Certifiably,” I answered, turning out of the neighborhood and feeling like I could breathe for the first time in a week.

She was back at my side.

That was all that mattered.

“Where are we going?” she asked.

I wished I could have told her we were going back to my cabin, but with the Mansen brothers’ death and the mayor knowing we had the flash drive, there was too much to do.

I couldn’t abandon the club right now.

“Home,” I said.

Her lips twisted in disappointment, and she looked out the window.

“I’m sorry, baby.”

“For what?” she asked.

“For everything, but most of all, for the pain you’re in. I wish I could carry it for you.”

She let out a small sigh. “Like I would want that for you.”

The weight on my chest lifted marginally at her words.

She was probably angry with me, but she still loved me.

She could be angry at me all she wanted, just as long as she was angry at me by my side.

Everything was right in my world with her by my side.

We drove the rest of the way to her apartment in silence.

I climbed out of the truck as soon as I had it turned off and moved over to her side.

She seemed surprised when I opened the door for her, pulling back from me. I slowly cupped her cheeks and pulled her toward me, molding my lips against hers.

Fuck, but I missed the taste of her so badly.

Missed the feel of her in my arms…

I just fucking missed her.

“Don’t ever fucking leave again,” I whispered harshly against her lips. I didn’t think I could stand it if I had to be away from her again.

I might just burn down the whole world to get to her.

She nodded against me, marginally calming the beast that was raging inside.

I reached over and unbuckled her seatbelt, pulling her off her seat and into my arms.

She wrapped her arms tightly around my neck, clinging to me as I rushed to her apartment.

I watched her from the corner of my eye as I opened the door. She walked in first.

I followed and closed the door firmly behind us, locking it and shutting out the world.

She turned to me, her eyes widening when she got a good look at my expression before taking half a step back.

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