Taken Hard (The Hard Boys Book 2) by Sam Crescent

Author:Sam Crescent [Crescent, Sam]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Published: 2021-08-02T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

Lilly stood inside the library checking out the latest books. Caleb hadn’t been impressed by her returning to work so soon. Other than a few aches, she didn’t feel any problems. She was more than fine to work. Of course, he knew best and was insistent on bossing her around.

She’d already called Edward and asked if she could start her shift. He wanted her to take more time to recover and didn’t want to see her again for some time. At least she still had a job. That was the main thing.

After scanning the latest batch of books, she loaded up the trolley and made her way over to the abundant bookshelves, humming a tune inside her head as she got to work.

Aunt Betty had called her that morning and asked if she would be returning home anytime soon. She promised her she would that night. There were no more clothes, and Caleb hadn’t asked her to move in, not that they were even at that point. Other than a few kisses and lots of dates and spending time together, nothing else had happened.

Nothing.

They hadn’t even touched.

Pushing those thoughts to the back of her mind, she focused on her work. She was very much aware of his reputation around town, but with her, he was taking things incredibly slow. It probably didn’t help that she had an injury.

Once the books were back on the shelves, she returned to the main reception only to pause when she caught sight of Jacob walking into the library.

There were security cameras around, and she made sure she stayed behind the desk.

He approached the counter slowly, and even as he came to a stop in front of her, she noticed there were a couple of feet between them.

“Can I help you?” she asked after a prolonged silence.

She caught sight of his bruised face.

“I, er, I wanted to make sure you were okay.” He pointed at where he’d cut her.

“I’m fine. Thank you.”

“I didn’t mean to, you know. I just, it was so heated, and he was pissing me off.”

“Caleb and I were just dancing. We weren’t causing trouble with anyone.”

“I know and I’m sorry. It’s no excuse. I … I’ve enrolled in an anger management program. I didn’t mean to hurt you. I don’t … I’m really sorry for what I did and the times before. It was wrong of me.”

Lilly stared at Jacob, a little taken aback. He’d always been mean to her, but the man before her now was remorseful.

“I forgive you.”

He reached into his jacket and pulled out a rectangular piece of paper. “I got a quote for the cost of the medical. I want to pay it.”

“Jacob, you really don’t have to.”

“I do. I’m sorry, and please, let me pay for the damage.”

She picked up the check, not sure what to say or do. “Thank you.”

“I’m really sorry, and thank you for forgiving me. It won’t happen again.”

She stared down at the check as Jacob left the library. This had to be the oddest day of her life.

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