Page 75 of Fighting For Light
“Alright, I don’t know if you noticed, but someone was watching you.” Cordelia gasps, and my mom remains still as a statue. “We don’t know who it is, but we will take the hint. Liam is on his way to get you, Mom, and Emerson is going to check out everything else. You need to switch hotels, just in case. I think you and Liam should take off somewhere.”
Mom nods and gets on her phone.
“Kai, what does this mean for us?” Cordelia asks, strength radiating through, even though her eyes are full of fear. Most women would regret a man who put them in danger, but not Cordelia. She is loyal, almost to a fault, and I love her even more for it.
“We’re getting on the road tomorrow morning and going home. We’re going to act like nothing is up because it will tip them off. We’re going to go to Cali as planned, and you’re not going to leave my sight.”
“Do you think that’s smart?”
“I think it’s the best option we have right now,” I tell her. She throws herself into my arms, and I hug her close, inhaling her honey scent.
“Tell me it’s going to be okay,” she says into my chest.
I kiss the top of her head and squeeze her tighter. “It’s going to be okay, I promise,” I whisper into her hair.
“I would say don’t make promises you can’t keep, but you’ve kept every single promise you’ve made to me.”
“And I always will. Come on, let’s get ready for bed,” I tell her, rubbing her back.
“You don’t want to hang out with the guys?” she asks quietly.
“No, I want to go to sleep with you in my arms,” I tell her.
“Okay, my darlings. I have a new hotel. I’ll leave you two to it,” Mom says.
“Good, text me when you’re settled.”
“Is there anything else you want to tell me?” she asks.
“No, Mom. Is there anything you want to tell me?”
She lifts her chin. “No, but do you…” she says, hesitating. “Do you think I should call him? I—“
“No, Mom. Absolutely not. You will send Emerson over the edge if you even suggest that to him. They are clearly trying to intimidate us.”
“Then why are we running?” Cordi asks.
My heart thumps, and I hold her a little tighter. “We’re not running. We’re being careful.”
“But that doesn’t mean they can’t find us in another country or state, darling,” Mom says.
I sigh, trying to ignore my frustration. “We’re between a rock and a hard place. We don’t know what he wants, and asking him outright will make it worse. So, while we figure it out, this is the plan.”
Mom looks between Cordi and me, sighing. “Alright, well, if I don’t see you before you leave, be careful. I’ll call you from wherever we are.” I let Cordi go and hug my mother, kissing her on the cheek.
“I’ll see you soon, Mom,” I say. She kisses me on the cheek and then hugs Cordi before stepping out of the RV. I dip my head out and look at Clarence. “Keep your eyes peeled.”
He nods and follows Mom to the car.
The hair on the back of my neck stands on end. I watch Mom and Clarence leave, then reach for my gun I keep in the small cabinet next to the door. I don’t turn to look at Cordi, knowing she’s nervous, and leave to walk the perimeter. My teammates aren’t here because their RVs are quiet. They’re probably out partying since we have a little time off. Reece has his lights on, but the blinds are down. I walk around our trailer a few times. There are no new campers or random faces. Taking a deep breath, I tilt my head back, looking at the moon.Everything is going to be fine.
“Kai?” Cordelia calls for me right as I step into the RV. I lock the door behind me and put my gun back. I have a couple in the bedroom, too, for easy access.
“Here, babe,” I call and grab a bottle of water. I pull my dried, sweaty shirt over my head and undo my pants to jump in the shower. I flip the lights off in the kitchen and climb the two stairs to our bedroom.
Cordelia is in bed wearing her grandma night dress, and I smile at the sight.
“Is everything okay?” she asks, sitting up.
