Bury Me in Blood: Prequel to Seven Little Deaths by Tylor Paige

Author:Tylor Paige [Paige, Tylor]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Forgive Me Father LLC
Published: 2023-12-03T16:00:00+00:00

THIRTY-SIX

SCOUT

“What?” The back of his hand went to his cheek. He wiped the blood off onto his hand and then brought it out to stare at it. His expression changed. The happy Desi turned into one of deep concern. “Oh. That. Is it bad?” He looked at his suit, covered in long slices of red.

I tugged on his jacket and pulled him into the house. “Why don’t you come in and explain.”

“It smells amazing in here. Did you cook?”

“Hours ago. It’s all cold or hard now.”

“Look, Scout, I’m sorry. I know I’m late, but I can explain.”

“You’re in the mafia, aren’t you?”

His body stiffened and then he rolled his eyes to the ceiling dramatically. “This again?”

“I’m right, aren’t I? It’s the only thing that makes sense.” I nodded, finally realizing it. “The guy before, the police, the long absence. Your family is into…”

“Into what exactly?” His eyes turned cold. “If you’re going to accuse me of something, you better be confident you’re right.”

“I am.” I glared at him. “You came here, remember?” I pointed to the door. “If you don’t want to tell me what is going on, then you should leave now. Say goodbye before I—”

Desi reached out, grabbing my arms. He squeezed firmly and stepped closer. “Before you what? Fall in love with me? Scout, it’s too late. For both of us. I came today to prove that I can’t say goodbye. I won’t. I’ve been busy, that’s all.” He wiped a tear off my cheek.

“I… I…” My chin trembled, and more tears came. “I tried to buy you a gift, but I was kicked out of the shop. They told me I couldn’t buy it.”

“Who?”

“That shop in the mall. It doesn’t matter. I just—” I pulled away from him and wrapped my arms around myself. “I wanted to have a gift for you.”

“I don’t need a gift. I’m just glad I made it in time.” He sniffed the air deeply. “I think dinner is gracious enough. Have you eaten yet?”

I’d been too sick to my stomach with nerves to eat.

“Come, let’s get some food in our bellies and then we can talk,” he said. I followed him into the kitchen and my sour mood lifted instantly when I saw his smile. He lit up like… well, it was Christmas. “You did all of this for me?”

I pressed my lips together and nodded.

“Scout, you’re amazing. I’m starving!” He reached for a plate and began grabbing the serving utensils all around, filling his plate. He popped a roll in his mouth and smiled wide. Finally, I reached for my plate and filled it. Not as high as Desi’s, but enough to satisfy my stomach.

I sat with him and we ate. Desi talked eagerly the entire time.

“I’ve had a crazy month. It flew by. I picked up a side gig, and it’s kept me incredibly busy. I barely had time to catch that new show I’ve been watching. The X-files, remember?”

“You picked up a third job? I thought you came from money.

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