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We may be laying low, but at least we're together. And for now, that's all that matters.
Ignoring Isaac when his phone rings and he answers it, which alerts me to the fact it's either my mom or dad, I slump on the sofa and close my eyes. This last day has been exhausting.
Isaac finishes his call and joins me on the couch, wrapping an arm around my shoulders. "We're going to have to be very careful for a while," he says, his voice low and serious.
"I know." I lean into him, feeling more tired than I have in a long time. "But at least we're safe here, right?"
"Right." Isaac presses a kiss onto the top of my head. "We'll figure this out. Together."
“What did my parents want?”
“Just a check-in. They’re going back to the villa in about an hour. They’ll call again once they’ve spoken to the police.”
Nodding, even though I'm exhausted, I suddenly have a rush of adrenaline that comes from being pressed up against a gorgeous muscular man, with a cock that makes my eyes water.
After a moment, he says, "Come on. Get some rest."
Following him obediently, too tired to argue, we head down the short hallway to the bedroom. But as soon as we're alone, all thoughts of sleep disappear from my mind. Just being in this space with Isaac is enough to make me feel alive again.
He turns to me and takes my face in his hands, his blue eyes intense. "Rue," he whispers.
"What?" I whisper back, almost breathless.
"I love you."
It's like a light switch has been flipped inside me. Suddenly all my tiredness disappears, replaced by an electric shock of desire.
"I love you too," I say before pulling him into a searing kiss that leaves us both breathless.
Isaac grins at me wickedly as we break apart to catch our breath.
Laughing, feeling the tension of the last few days melting away under his touch, I murmur. "I just needed to remind myself that we're alive," I say. "And that we're in this together."
Isaac's expression softens as he pulls me into an embrace. "Always," he says. "No matter what happens, I'm here for you."
I can feel his heart beating against my cheek, and it's a comfort like no other. For the first time since we left the villa last night, I feel truly safe.
"Sleep first," he murmurs.
Crawling onto the bed, eventually exhaustion catches up with me when I lay down, and as I drift off to sleep, I know that whatever happens next, Isaac will be there beside me. And that thought is enough to keep my nightmares at bay.
Chapter39
Isaac
Watching Rue's breathing even out, she falls asleep, her head resting on the pillow. Even in her sleep, she looks peaceful, her features relaxed. The sense of protectiveness I have over her grows to an almost animalistic, primal urge. Seeing her in the grip of those men last night was terrifying. She is headstrong, won't listen, and will always throw herself into the fray. She craves action, but there is no way she is ever leaving my side again.
We're in a dangerous situation here. There is no doubt in my mind that Solitaire will clean up this mess, as in Viktor and Francesca Di'Castello. But the fact remains that Antonio's men came after Rue for a very specific purpose, and they will try again. The police are the least of our worries right now.
Knowing we weren't followed here, I still can't be sure that she is safe.
Leaving the bedroom door open, I silently move out of the room and into the living area.
The cabin is silent except for the ticking of an old clock on the mantle. Moving over to the window, I stare at the deserted woods surrounding us. It's so quiet out here; it almost feels like we're the only people left in the world.
But of course, that's not true. There are people out there who want Rue, who will stop at nothing to find her. Inhaling deeply, I move away from the window and have a quick look through the cupboards. This safe house is mine; not even Vik and Fran know it exists. Pulling out a tin of soup that is barely in date, I figure it's better than nothing.
As I heat the soup on the stove, I can't shake the feeling that we're being watched. It's a sensation I've felt before during my time working for Solitaire, and it always meant trouble was coming. But so far, there's been no sign of anyone around the cabin.
