Secrets Worth Keeping (Finding my Home #2)- Nikita Parmenter Page 0,154

cuddles” Rafe signs.

Now we’re back he’s gone back to signing around strangers and simpler sentences around our parents. He’s never really been one for talking though and to be honest I think we all expected it. He doesn’t like attention and our town is small enough that if he suddenly started talking, far too much attention would be on him.

“Ok, so lots of food. Some fluffy blankets and socks and loads of cuddles from us?” Riot sums up.

“Yeah that sounds about right” I chuckle.

“Got to admit cuddling up with Ever all day, eating junk and watching films sounds pretty damn perfect” Luc chuckles.

“Damn right, brother” I reply.

“I might make some chicken soup for her too. Rusty said she was soaked when she turned up and I don’t want her to get sick. Everyone makes chicken soup when people are sick although I’m not entirely sure why” Rafe signs before trailing off as he get distracted thinking about why chicken soup is what people eat when they’re sick.

I chuckle as Riot leans over and kisses him, completely distracting him from his spiralling thoughts.

“Anyway, it’s really comforting winter food” Rafe adds again and the others laugh.

“I’m always up for anything you’ve cooked” Luc shrugs and it’s decided.

To be honest I don’t think Rafe will get away with not cooking for us now, from the happy smile on his face though I don’t think he minds.

Fortunately we now know Ever well enough to know her favourite foods and the store has a homeware section where we get a fluffy blanket each, because none of us are too proud that we can’t admit that we want one. We also pick up fluffy socks for all of us knowing that Ever will get a kick out of that. It doesn’t take long for us to get to the checkout and I’m just paying when one of the main guys from Tomlinson approaches.

“Hey guys, just wanted to let you know that everything is set up for the ring to start back up on Friday nights. When we go back. There’s been a couple of fights break out since you’ve not been in town but I’m sure your boys will fill you in. Nothing that gained any attention from the cops” Trey tells us before dipping his head and then walking out the doors.

“Another thing we need to catch up on. This all seems incredibly unimportant right now. I’ll send out a text and ask for a report” Trick sighs as he pulls out his phone and sends the text before we start loading the truck up and make our way back to Trick’s house.

When we walk through the door, Jenny eyes our bags curiously.

“Are you all ok? Ever since you got back yesterday you’ve all been different” she says, as observant as her son.

“We’re fine, Mom. Promise” Trick says giving her hug. “We’re going to take this stuff upstairs and watch some films.”

“Ok, boys. If you’re sure.”

“Jenny would it be ok if I made lunch?” Rafe asks out loud.

“Of course, Rafe. Your mom has told me all about your cooking. I’m excited to try it” Jenny says, enthusiastically.

“Thank you” Rafe grins, sounding completely unsurprised that his mom spilt the beans and told Jenny.

He takes the bags with the ingredients through to the kitchen and Jenny follows asking lots of questions.

Once she gone we rush up the stairs, each of us eager to get to Ever. She really fucking scared us and I don’t think I have ever seen Trick panic quite like he did when he video called us because she was gone. Not even when she was taken, this time it was worse because she was right under his nose and he had more time to think about what could have happened to her. As soon as we were actively searching for her though he got back his control and became the leader we all know.

When we push through Ever’s door Jensen is sprawled out on her bed a frown on his face and staring sightlessly at the TV.

“You alright man?” Riot asks concerned as we dump the bags and start unloading all the shit we bought.

“I guess. I just hate seeing her like this and I hate that Atlas is in fucking danger and we can’t fucking help because he won’t let us.”

“I know man, we all feel it. Let’s set this all up for her and then we can have that talk about how we’re going to handle what ever Atlas has going