Mountain Hero: Brotherhood Protectors World by Gia Cobie & Brotherhood Protectors World
Author:Gia Cobie & Brotherhood Protectors World [Cobie, Gia & World, Brotherhood Protectors]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Twisted Page Press, LLC.
Published: 2024-08-13T00:00:00+00:00
CHAPTER 13
WINTER
This was my idea.
If I back out now, Iâll be so disappointed in myself. And honestly, more than a little embarrassed.
After days of trying to convince Enzo and his friends to give my plan a try, how humiliating would it be to tell them I changed my mind? To admit that Iâm actually terrified of leaving Enzoâs house, which has come to feel like a little sanctuary.
If I chicken out, would that be like saying I donât trust them to keep me safe? That I donât trust Enzo, whoâs gone way above and beyond to protect me?
Itâs not that I think anyone would give me a hard time about it. And while Enzo wouldnât come out and say it, heâd probably be thrilled if I call this whole thing off. I can stay at his cozy farmhouse thatâs feeling more like home every day, working remotely and spending time with Enzo, safely tucked away from any possible danger.
From that perspective, staying put and waiting for Enzoâs friends or the police to find Thomas seems like a solid plan.
Except. How long will this go on for? In the beginning, I thought Thomas would be caught right away. I never imagined him being smart enough to evade capture for weeks.
Then again, he figured out a way to keep me locked away in his house for almost a month, so maybe I shouldnât be so surprised.
If it only affected me, it would be one thing. But it doesnât. Aunt Linetteâs life is on hold. Enzo is making all these adjustments to his life for me. His friends are rearranging their schedules to provide backup protection. And I donât even want to think about how much money Enzo spent on all the security upgrades to his house and property.
But when I mentioned all those things in my argument for why we should try this bait idea, Enzo was quick to dismiss them. âYour aunt wants you safe. And sheâs having a great time at the ranch. You know she is. My friends like you and they want to help.â
After a moment, he added, âAnd Iâll be honest; I think itâs helped them, being involved. Especially Gage and Ronan.â
âBut your life. The store. The moneyâ ââ
Enzo silenced me with a kiss. After we kissed long enough for my thoughts to scatter, he gazed at me intently, his eyes turning a dark, stormy blue. âWinter. Understand this. Everything I am doing is because I want to. I care about you. A lot. And I will do whatever it takes to keep you safe.â
I almost caved right then. Looking at his strong features softened with affection, the emotion in his gaze, realizing the absolute truth of what he was saying⦠I almost agreed to forget the whole thing.
But then I remembered the other reason. The one that springs from my heart and not my head. âI want us to have a regular relationship, Enzo. Dates. Trips. Meeting friends and family.â
An unhappy expression moved across his face. âIâm sorry, Winter.
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