The Auction Block by Courtney Lynn Rose

Author:Courtney Lynn Rose [Rose, Courtney Lynn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Knox Publishing
Published: 2019-07-14T16:00:00+00:00

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Blake refuses to let me walk anywhere. He carried me in from the car. To my embarrassment, when I needed to use the bathroom, he carried me there too. As if that wasn’t annoying enough, he had to argue with Jameson over who was going to carry me. They act like I haven’t been worse off than this, which I have, more than once. I'm sitting on the sofa in the living room, situated between Blake and Dresden. Shannon's on the other side of Dres, resting her head against the back of the sofa. We're both in need of sleep.

"A couch has never felt so good." I stifle a yawn.

"I second that," she says.

"Where have you all been for the last two months?" Dresden shifts and I open my eyes, staring at him.

"Do we really have to talk about this right now?"

"I thought about killing Jax in his sleep," he whispers, running his fingers through his hair, squeezing the back of his neck.

"Yeah . . . That doesn't sound like a bad idea. Nothing terrible could come of a dumb ass idea like that."

"He's serious, Lily. You have no idea how bad it's been here," Blake says, lifting my hand to his lips. "I'm just glad you're home."

"So am I. I need sleep, though. So does your sister."

"Oh, man. We don't have to sleep on concrete anymore," she says, excitement flooding her face.

"I've almost forgotten how nice pillows are," I say smiling.

"We all need to sit down and talk, Lily," Dresden says.

"I know. It has to wait though, Python. I really need sleep."

He nods, solemn with rage burning behind his eyes.

"Teresa," Blake calls. She appears instantly. "Please take my sister to Lily's old room. I'll be moving her in there permanently."

"And where will you be putting me and my belongings?" I raise my eyebrow.

"In my bed, where you belong," he says, standing.

He leans down and sweeps me easily into his arms. I gasp as pain radiates throughout my body. Carrying me to his room, he's careful not to jostle me in any way. Slowly, he lowers me onto the bed.

"There's so much I need to talk to you about, Lily, but it can wait. I want you to rest."

"Stay with me," I whisper, my eyes trying to close of their own accord.

"Lily, I don't want to accidentally hurt you," he says raking his hands through his hair.

"This pain is nothing compared to being without you. Please, Blake."

Admitting how much I need him hurts, but not as bad as fearing I'd never be with him again. So many nights I lay awake wishing I'd told Jax to fuck off, but bringing Shannon home is worth it in the grand scheme of things. Blake sighs and climbs in next to me, lying on his side, facing me. I reach over, pulling his arm across my stomach, wincing at the pressure. He tries to pull his arm away, but I hold it in place.

"Lily."

"Stop, Blake. Just hold me so I can sleep for a while, please.

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