Never a Saint - Lila Rose Page 0,61
as well.”
“Country, State, a few other brothers since now, plus… Mom and Dad.”
His eyes widened. “Are you serious?”
“Yeah, he was there the day after I got shot. Dad shoved him in the pantry.”
His mouth dropped open, and I heard a deep chuckle from behind, knowing it was Wreck.
“They didn’t say anything. I’m surprised Mom acted so well.”
“So was I.”
I swung my gaze to the doors when they opened. Boom and Wendy walked back out, both smiling.
“I said to take your time,” I told them, shaking my head.
Wendy rested her hand on my arm. “It’s okay. We just needed to see he was good. He’s sleepy and wants to see you.”
Elation swelled inside me. More than anything, I wanted to see him before he slept.
“Lucas?”
“No. You go.”
“No, bro, he’ll be happy to see you, and I know you won’t settle like us until you do see him.”
“Are you sure?”
“Yeah.” I hooked my arm around Lucas, got the details of Kylo’s room, then headed beyond the doors.
“We’ll get him through this,” Lucas said softly.
“We will,” I agreed. Dropping my arm from my brother, I opened Kylo’s door and stepped in. Only to still. I wasn’t sure why I didn’t expect all the bruising, but I didn’t, and for a beat, it took me by surprise. My gut twisted as if someone stabbed me right there.
“Fuck,” I uttered.
Kylo was already looking at me. “I’m okay,” he whispered.
“Fuck,” I uttered again. Fisting my hands, I went to the side of the bed and started to reach for him but pulled back. I didn’t know where I could touch him without hurting him. I didn’t want to hurt him more than he already was.
He reached out, and that drew me out of my own thoughts. I took his hand and leaned toward him to gently rest my forehead against his.
“Baby,” I whimpered, my eyes welling with tears.
“I’m okay,” he said again. When I groaned, he added, “I will be at least.”
Shifting back, I ran my fingers through his hair. “You will. I’ll make sure of it. I’m sorry—”
“Don’t. They set it all up—” He yawned, then winced.
“Sleep, lover.”
“Will you stay?” he asked.
I gave him a smile. “No one could get rid of me.” Kissing his temple, I reached back and pulled a chair close. Still holding his hand, I sat and glided my fingers up and down his arm softly. It only took seconds before his eyes fluttered closed.
A sniffle caught my attention. I swung my gaze to the doorway.
Hell, I’d forgot Lucas had come in with me.
He wiped at his eyes with the back of his hands. “I see it now.” He nodded and smiled. “I mean, I wish I knew from the start, but I can’t say anything because Wade and I did the same thing. I’m happy for you both.”
“Thanks, Lucas.” I looked back to Kylo. “I’m happy too.”
It was then I knew, as if everything clicked into place inside me, I wouldn’t give Kylo up. He was in my heart, my mind, and my soul. He was mine, and I wanted my future with him in it. I didn’t care how it worked out, but I’d be calling him mine. My lover, my one and only, my damn husband.
Maybe it was too soon for that deep shit, but I’d start out small.
After I found a new house, one Kylo wasn’t hurt in and wouldn’t see his dead mother on the floor, then I’d move Kylo in with me.
I’d get to fall asleep and wake up beside him. We’d cook, eat, watch TV together like we already did, but it’d be more because we’d be doing it knowing we loved each other.
Glancing to Lucas, I asked, “Do you think I could get the name of the real estate lady you guys used?”
“Of course, though… she’s a bit of a flirt.”
“Someone else then,” I said, nodding to myself.
“I’ll find someone for you.”
“Thanks, bro.”
“I’m guessing you’re staying in here?”
I laughed. “Yeah, until they kick me out. That’s if I let them.”
“I’ll be out with Wade and the rest.”
“Go get some rest,” I told him.
He shook his head. “No. I… we’re all a family. We all stand by each other. We’ll wait.”
“Lucas, I know what you mean, I do. But he’ll be sleeping for the rest of the night. Please, so I know everyone else is good, get everyone out there to go home and sleep. Kylo will want to see them tomorrow, and I mean you as well.”
He took a moment and finally nodded.