Aidan (Blue Halo Book 5) by Nyssa Kathryn

Author:Nyssa Kathryn [Kathryn, Nyssa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2022-12-08T18:30:00+00:00

CHAPTER 16

Aidan looked at Cassie in the passenger seat. She’d barely said two words since they got into the car. The silence was deafening.

When he saw a tremble in her fingers, he bit back a curse. He turned up the heater before reaching over and taking her hand. “I’m sorry.”

There was a small catch in her breath and a flinch at his touch. “You don’t need to be sorry.”

He felt like he needed to say and do a whole lot more. Everything about her screamed at his need to offer comfort. There was something inside him demanding he soothe her pain even though he had no idea how.

He glanced into his rearview mirror, spotting Tyler behind them. Mia had remained in Salt Lake City, refusing to leave no matter how much Cassie begged. She’d walked to the street at one end of the alley, and Callum had stayed behind, covertly watching to make sure Mia stayed safe until Sampson reached her.

Everything that had happened tonight made Aidan see red.

He pulled into the parking lot in front of the hotel. They’d driven an hour out and used a different name so they could avoid any unwanted visitors. Blake was already here and had checked into their rooms for them.

It was late, or early morning, whichever way he wanted to see it. Cassie needed rest.

He climbed out and moved around the car. Cassie’s door was already open. He helped her stand. He’d given her his jacket, and under that she still wore the gown.

A visible shudder rocked her small frame. Aidan cursed, tugging her closer.

He’d made it halfway across the lot when Tyler and Blake were there, walking beside them.

“Hi, Cassie, I’m Blake,” he said quietly to her.

She gave him a small smile. Aidan tightened his grip on her.

Blake nodded toward the side of the building. “We’ll go through the back.”

They bypassed the back door for guests, stopping at an entrance used by staff, and Blake keyed in a code. Aidan had no idea how he’d gotten it, and he didn’t ask.

Once inside, they followed Blake up a set of stairs, then another. Finally, his friend stopped at a door. He swiped a card through the reader. After a click, it opened.

“We’re right next door if you need us,” Tyler said.

Aidan nodded. “Thanks.”

He stepped inside and closed the door behind him. Cassie moved to the bed and perched on the edge. He crouched in front of her. “Cassie—”

She immediately stood. “I’m going to have a shower.”

She stepped around him, but he touched her arm to stop her. “Want some company?”

A quick shake of her head, then she was gone, disappearing into the connected bathroom and closing the door with a resounding click of the lock.

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