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Rommy groaned as if in pain. “I can’t look at you.” She glanced up at Kayson. “Come here, big guy, and give me a hug. I need to get moving to find my parents.” They’d already said goodbye to us and left Rommy to do the same.
I didn’t want her to go, though.
Kayson released my hand and picked Rommy up, swaying her side to side as he hugged her tightly. His jaw clenched, like he was fighting his emotions too. But then I saw him nod, so I knew Rommy was telling him something.
Shouldn’t I be jealous over that?
Over seeing him gently kiss her cheek and temple?
I had no idea, other than I wasn’t.
I thought it sweet, cute, and even sexy.
My heart pounded at the idea of seeing them kiss, but more so over me touching my lips to Rommy’s.
It was obvious Kayson cared about her, maybe even as much as I did. We’d all grown so close. But on what level did we care? Why was I thinking about kissing her? Why did I want my boyfriend to?
Now she was leaving.
To another part of the world.
So far away.
Too far away.
Kayson nodded again before he gave her one last kiss on the temple. She patted his back before he set her back on her feet.
When she stepped away with tears streaming down her face, my own dam burst.
“You weren’t supposed to cry,” I wailed as we reached out at the same time to hug each other. I buried my face into the crook of her neck and felt her running a hand over my hair.
Don’t go. Please.
I want you here.
Stay with us.
But I couldn’t do that to her, not when I didn’t know exactly how I wanted her to stay—as a friend or more. It was selfish to think about all this as she was leaving. I needed to work myself out before anything.
“The best thing about being kidnapped was meeting you and Quake. You’re a sweet, wonderful, gorgeous person, Eve, and never think badly of yourself again because I love the woman you are, and if I hear you say unkind things about yourself, I’m going to have to slap you silly. Don’t be mean to my person.” Her voice cracked, and she cleared her throat.
I whined, shaking my head, unable to form words.
“Take care of your big guy. The love you have for each other is something special, and I know it’s going to be amazing.” She gave me one last squeeze before stepping back.
When I started to reach for her, she smiled sadly and moved out of reach. Kayson curled an arm around my waist, holding me in place.
Rommy grinned, new tears welling as she sent us the peace sign. “You two are the best people in the universe. Later, gators.” Then she turned and rushed through the crowd.
Kayson kissed my shoulder. “It’ll be okay.”
Would it?
Why did it feel like my heart was being crushed?
When I heard his sniff, I turned in his arms and looked up at him.
Oh God. My beautiful man had tears in his eyes too.
