Page 108 of Marvelous
Harlee wrapped her hand around Carter’s and squeezed.
Dom did the same for Talia.
They all headed back home.
Cassie
Seal Team Two came in and fist bumped him, then they left.
His team stayed.
They stayed for another week, until they were called away.
Alec stayed in the hospital for eight weeks.
And then we were given the all clear to fly him home.
I got permission from his doctor once we landed and met with him to start his therapy.
And I’ve never been more grateful for all the years I spent in college.
Alec had bombarded me with what his mother had done or said to me.
I had refused to tell him.
And then, I was so tired when he asked that I told him what she did.
The rage on his face, I never wanted to see it directed at me.
‘I love waving at random people because for the rest of the day they are trying to figure out who you were.’
– Cassie’s Secret Thoughts.
Chapter 17
Cassie
Lil Sis Text Thread
Carter added Cassie.
Carter – Okay, so what all has Alec really done?
Me – Umm... why don’t you just ask him?
Ethan – Because we don’t trust him.
Talia – Agreed.
Garrick – He had his reasons. Now fuck off and leave her alone.
Talia – She lied to us. To all of us.
Garrick – So did Alec. And so have I.
Garrick – Get fucked.
Tatum – What Garrick said.
