Defiant Company by Crystal Perkins

Author:Crystal Perkins [Perkins, Crystal]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

VIV

“I took care of the guy,” X tells me, walking outside where I’m playing with Micah.

It’s been three days since Rhys left, and I’ve done everything I can to stay busy, and not think about him. Which means I think about him every minute of every day. Rhieve told me he’s okay physically, but she wouldn’t tell me anything else. He’s her brother, and I understand her loyalty belongs to him, but it doesn’t mean I have to like it. It’s killing me not to know what’s going on.

“Thank you.”

“I’m taking Micah home tomorrow, but I wasn’t sure if you were heading back with us.”

“I am. I can’t stay here, and wait for something that might never happen. Rhys can find me.”

“About that. I was thinking you could stay on with us, taking care of Micah.”

“I don’t know if that’s a good idea.”

“Yeah, probably not. I mean, we both know we wouldn’t do anything, but other people might think we are, and if that got back to Seri before I can find her and fix things…”

“Exactly. I don’t want Rhys thinking anything either.”

“After the way you’ve been coming at me when I fight with him, I’m fairly certain he knows you’re not interested in me.”

“True, but it’s still best for me to leave your employment.”

“I’m sure we can find something for you at C&C.”

“Reina already offered me a job, so I’m good.”

“Okay, cool. Is she giving you a C&C apartment? The house is kind of a mess right now, but the guesthouses seem to be in good condition. You’re welcome to stay in one of them.”

“She did offer me an apartment, but thanks.” I place a hand on his forearm, because he needs help, whether he wants it or not. “I want to help you in any way I can with Seri. I can look for her, or talk to her, or whatever else you think might help.”

He runs a hand through his hair, and looks to the sky for answers. “I’m not sure what I need yet. I have to find her, though. Nothing’s going to stop me when it comes to her.”

“Good.”

“I believe he’ll come back to you as well. He knows what he has, and he’s not stupid enough to lose you for good.”

“He’s not stupid at all, but he’s hurting, and he thinks he’s bad for me. Those two on their own would be a bad combination, but with that guy you dealt with thrown in, it’s nuclear. All I’m hoping for now is that he’s safe.”

“He is.”

Wait, what? “How do you know that?”

“He left his passport here when he ran, and I had to get it for him so he could go home.”

“Home? He’s coming with us?”

X shakes his head. “No, he’s already gone.”

“And no one thought I needed to know this?”

“He asked us not to tell you,” Rhieve says, coming down the stairs to the grass. “He has a good reason for it, though.”

“Let me guess—you can’t tell me the reason.”

“No.”

“I’m trying here, Rhieve. I said I wouldn’t run, and I won’t, but I also won’t compromise myself.

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