This Love Hit Different by Monica Walters & T. Key

Author:Monica Walters & T. Key [Walters, Monica & Key, T.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-12-27T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

Exactly two hours later, I was pulling into Sheena’s driveway. After I’d gotten Hunter, we’d gone back to Patrice’s house. When he saw his mother’s swollen face, I could see the emotion fill him. No matter how much Patrice worked my nerves, I always wanted Hunter to love and protect her. I told him that she was the only mother he had and to always respect her as such. He’d honored my wishes, but he told me on the ride over that he wished he could have protected her. That shit brought a huge lump to my throat.

The moment he’d walked in the door, Patrice was all over him, thanking God that she was still here to be a mother to him. While I was making sure they were situated, Ms. Wallace was shooting daggers my way, but I remained a respectable man and ignored her. There was nothing she could call herself fussing about today. I’d been there for Patrice and did my best to help her through the trauma she’d endured. I knew tonight would be worse for her, but at least she had her mother and Hunter. Before I left, she hugged me tightly, thanking me repeatedly for rescuing her and Jamaica.

Jamaica was still in ICU and unconscious. The news had devastated Patrice. She regretted not following her instincts that night. She’d said something in her gut was telling her to go home when her friend, Janise, left. She’d cried about that for a while. She felt guilty for putting her life in danger. I could understand her terror. I was just thankful that she was okay and that the police had both suspects. When I left, I told Hunter and Patrice to call me if they needed anything, but hopefully, Ms. Wallace would handle whatever they needed.

Now that I was here at Sheena’s, I knew I needed to be strong for her. I didn’t know what she was feeling but I could imagine. If I had grown up with both my parents in the same household, I could imagine that it would be devastating for them to divorce, especially if I’d admired the way they loved one another my entire life. That had to be what she was going through. Taking deep breaths and putting everything that happened today behind me, I redirected my focus on consoling Sheena. Getting out of the car, I went to the front door and rang the bell, waiting for her to answer.

When she did, she fell into my arms, lying her head on my chest. I wrapped my arms around her, gently stroking her back. Relaxing in the moment proved to soothe my soul as well. Holding Sheena in my arms always provided a solace I couldn’t describe. As I held her, I kissed her head and whispered, “I’m sorry, baby. This has to be tough for you.”

I didn’t mean for my words to come out as a whisper, but I was tired. My body had relaxed and the adrenaline that was keeping me going before had waned.

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