Page 31 of My Anchor (Trio Series 1)

“I have to go. I’ll call you when I'm ready to talk.”

“Don't you fucking shut down Linn, not now.” When I don't say anything in response he snakes his arms around my waist holding me in a hug then pulls back. He slides his hand up to the back of my head then pulls my face to his. “Tell me we're okay please screamer, I can’t lose you.” He whispers against my lips.

“I just need to wrap my head around this and talk to Shane, I don't want to hurt her by being with you. She is my family.” I push away from him and go back inside to find my girls. My champagne buzz is by far gone now and I just want to go home now, I'm sure they do too.

I track down Shana and Cristal and we leave. The ride home is quiet and I really don't want to be the one to break the silence. But apparently, Cristal does.

“Okay, will someone please tell me what is going on here?” That’s when I realize she has no idea that Shana slept with Kyle… or Lee. Fuck what do I call him now?

“Well.” Shana starts. “Last year I slept with my dear ole stepbrother Kyle, then a few weeks ago Linn started sleeping with Kyle and I'm sure in a couple more months he will make it around to you Cris. Just wait in line the bastard will eventually get to you.” Ouch.

“You don't have to be a bitch Shane, it’s not like I knew who he was when we started dating. He told me his name was Lee for fucks sake. How would I know he was Kyle?” I say to her.

“You slept with your stepbrother?” Cristal shouts from the back of the car. “What the fuck Shane? You didn't tell me?” And little Cristal has just dropped the F-bomb. Shane and I turn to look at her. Well me mostly, as Shane is driving.

“Yeah I can say ‘fuck’ I'm not stupid. The situation kinda calls for it.” She said it again.

We park outside the apartments get out and head inside now not talking once again. When we get inside Cris breaks the ice again.

“Now, we have been trough a lot of shit together and this is nothing. You slept with a guy and you just so happen to sleep with him now. Who cares? Now what we need to ask Shana is do you have a problem with Linn and Lee being together?” Cristal says.

“You really like him?” Shana asks.

“Yes I think I really do, hell I might be in love with the guy.” I get a gasp from Cristal.

“Then I will just have to be okay with it. Haven't even seen the guy once since you have been dating anyway. Maybe I will never see him.” She says the last part half-heartedly.

“Are you going to call him?” Cristal asks.

“Not right now, I just need some time to process this, it’s all a little weird you know? I will though I promise.” I tell her.

“You had better since you love him and all.” Little shit.

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