Page 11 of When We Fall: Part Two
I blinked rapidly at the information. “What? He is?”
Enzo nodded. A moment later, the doorbell rang. I bolted up and ran to the door, the guys moving to the living room at a slower pace.
I pulled the door open to find my dad standing on the front step.
“Hey, pumpkin,” he greeted me softly.
“Dad,” I said, my throat tight. “Is everything OK?”
His bottom lip wobbled, and his Adam’s apple bobbed. “Can we talk?”
I nodded and let him into the house.
“John,” Enzo greeted him in a cool voice as I led him into the living room. “To what do we owe the honor of your visit?”
“I came to speak to Rosalie,” he said. “I’d like to take her out for the day.”
“Not fucking happening,” Cole said immediately.
I made to argue, but Enzo held his hand up.
“Where do you want to take her?” Enzo asked.
“Just out,” John said. “I want to spend the day with her.”
“OK. I’ll go. Just let me grab my bag.” I kissed Enzo quickly as Fox stepped forward and engaged my dad in conversation. I knew why he was doing it. My dad adored Fox. It was his way of diffusing a rapidly escalating situation, especially if Cole kept at it.
I dashed upstairs and grabbed my bag before rushing back down to find no one seemed to be fighting, but the atmosphere was tense.
I kissed Enzo quickly before going to my dad’s side.
“We’ll be back later,” I said.
Enzo’s dark eyes narrowed.
“I’ll be fine,” I murmured. “It’s my dad, Enzo.”
He sighed and nodded before backing away.
“You bring her back just the way you’re taking her,” Cole said. “If she comes back with anything less than a smile on her face, I’ll kick your fucking ass.”
My dad scoffed. “I know how to parent.”
“Could have fooled me,” Cole shot back.
“Have a good day, Rosie,” Fox said, stepping up to me and blocking Cole from saying another word. Fox kissed me tenderly before backing away. “John, call me if you need anything.”
“Of course, Fox.” He walked to the door.
I darted forward and kissed Ethan, who had been silent the entire time.
“Be careful, sweetheart. It’s weird that he’s here,” Ethan murmured.
“It’ll be OK.” I squeezed his hand before going to Cole.
“I don’t like this. Do you have your phone and jewelry?” Cole asked softly, cradling my face.
I nodded. “Yes. You’ll be able to reach me. Be good today.”
