Page 47 of Crash and Burn
“I grew up with Minx and her brothers. We all went to school together and have been friends for as long as I can remember. They were always like brothers, so when they decided to prospect for the club, I was right there ready and willing.”
“So, essentially, you’ve always been a Savage.” I smile.
“Yeah, in a way, I have.”
We keep talking for another couple of hours before stopping at a rest area.
“How are you holding up,” Minx asks as we walk out of the bathroom.
“I’m doing alright. Rascal and I have been talking most of the time,” I tell her.
“Are you two together now?”
“We haven’t actually talked about that yet,” I say.
“Do you want to be with him?”
“I like him, but the idea of being in a relationship with anyone right now terrifies me,” I admit.
“I vote you give him a chance. He’s different with you.”
“How so?”
“He’s protective of you and actually cares about you. He’s either ignored or turned down any cut bunny that tries anything with him, too. That’s something that he’s never done,” she tells me.
“You mean because he’s such a manwhore?”
Minx giggles. “Exactly. I’ve known him my whole life and I’ve never known him to care for someone the way he cares for you.”
We meet the guys back at the trucks. Rascal’s eyes light up when they connect with mine. Minx nudges me, letting me know she sees what I see.
“Ready to get back on the road, Princess?” His eyes roam over my body sending a chill down my spine.
“You bet. The sooner we get to our destination, the better.” I wink at him then climb into the truck. He shakes his head with a smirk playing on his lips as he walks around to the driver side. I lean my seat back as he climbs in and starts the truck.
“You taking a nap now?”
“Yeah, is that okay,” I ask.
“Of course. I’ll wake you if I need anything.” He takes my hand in his. Within a few minutes I fall asleep. A few hours go by before Rascal is waking me up.
“Hey, Princess. Wake up, we’re almost there.” He lightly shakes my arm.
My eyes flutter open. I slowly lift the seat back up, glancing out the window as I do. “Where are we?”
“We’re driving through Memphis now. The safe house is just north of here,” he tells me.
Being in Tennessee is a first for me. We drive out of the city and the further out of the city we get, the more beautiful the scenery. Thirty minutes after I wake up, we’re pulling down a dirt drive surrounded by giant oak trees. A couple minutes later, we come to the most beautiful cabin I’ve ever seen.
“This is where we’re staying?” I stare in awe.
“Yup, what do you think?”
“It’s gorgeous. So peaceful.” I grin. A sense of calm washes over me. Being here, away from everything, will be good for my soul.
“Wait until you see the inside. You’ll want to stay here forever.” Rascal chuckles.
“Well what are we waiting for? Let’s go inside.”
