Easy Silence by Beth Rinyu

Author:Beth Rinyu [Rinyu, Beth]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Amazon: B010RQ13M0
Published: 2015-07-08T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15

I rolled over and reached for Jaxson, but he was gone. I wondered where he went and if he was coming back as I sat up and rubbed my eyes. Desperately feeling like I needed a shower, I headed into the bathroom. As I stepped into the bathtub, I allowed the warm water to flow over my body, hoping to wash away the memories of the day, but to no avail. They were stronger than ever. I leaned against the shower wall and broke down once again, remembering everything so clearly. The fear that was coursing through my veins at the prospect of having my worst nightmare come true and the pure rage in Jaxson’s eyes were both terrifying in their own right. I was so thankful to him for doing what he did for me, but at the same time I was scared. He had an animalistic look in his eyes, one that was deep and dark. Part of me wondered if he hadn’t snapped out of it when he did if he would have taken that knife and slid it across that guy’s throat. Something was awakened in him this morning when he ran into his mother, and that same something was agitated even more this afternoon. I pulled it together and stood back under the stream of water, rinsing myself off before finishing up and jumping out. I ran the comb through my wet hair, pulled it back into a ponytail, and threw on a pair of shorts and a tank top.

“Hey,” I said to Hadley, not even recognizing my own voice which sounded hoarse and strained.

“Hi, sweetheart. Are you hungry?” I looked up at the clock, noticing that it was after six, but I didn’t feel hungry at all. I shook my head, but Hadley didn’t pay me any mind, and took a plate from the fridge and heated it up in the microwave.

“Sit down and try to eat this,” she said, placing the plate of spaghetti in front of me. After taking two bites, I pushed it away. “Sam, honey. You have to try to eat something.” Hadley coaxed.

“Where did Jaxson go?” I asked, totally dismissing her plea.

“I don’t know. He left a few hours ago. He just told me you were sleeping and left.” I placed my elbow on the table and rested my head in my hand, letting out a deep sigh, remembering our failed plans for tonight.

“I was wrong about him, Sam. He really does care for you. After today, he’s really proven it.” She reached over the table and gently rubbed my hand.

"Hadley, did you know anything about him when he was a child?" The look of despair that washed over her face said it all. "He told me a little, and…he didn't deserve that, Hadley." My emotions began to spin out of control once again. The tears were falling faster than I could catch them. Hadley got up and grabbed a napkin and took a seat next to me, wrapping her arms around me.

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