Shadow by Marie James

Author:Marie James [James, Marie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: BA
Publisher: Marie James
Published: 2016-07-28T23:00:00+00:00

27

Misty

I have to remind myself that he’s been drinking as he walks out of the room. That sweet kiss on the top of my head means absolutely nothing, merely a slip on his part. Maybe it was a simple thank you for taking care of Griffin. That has to be it because it’s honestly the nicest physical thing he’s done since I arrived.

He took care of me when I first got here, but he was angry the entire time, spitting rude comments and accusations at me. He’s housed Griffin and me for months without so much as a bat of an eyelash, but he’s never been outwardly kind. He’s never embraced me. The only time he’s even got close enough for it to be a possibility was when he walked in here and fucked me like I was his to take. Even then there was nothing sweet or kind about it.

I put the sleeping baby in his crib, laying a thin blanket over his chubby little legs. I make sure he’s on his back, just like the pediatrician says is best, even though I know he’ll be flipped over and curled into a ball with his little butt up in the air by the time sunrise breaks. He’s had several nights over the last couple of weeks where he sleeps straight through; I hope tonight will be one of those nights.

Wanting to end the night on a positive note, I strip out of my dress and head into the bathroom. After scrubbing the layers of makeup off my face, I climb into the shower. I let the water wash the day away and think about how generous Shadow has been since he got over his initial anger of my arrival months ago.

He’s been more than helpful with Griffin, taking him whenever I need a break and even showing up on several occasions to spend time with him. He’s never made me feel like I couldn’t go to him for help with the baby when I’ve asked.

I mentioned in passing to Em that Griffin liked to be rocked to sleep, but the constant motion was hurting my back after my long shifts at the bar. The next day I got home from work and the rocking chair was in the room. The same for the crib. I knew Griffin was getting too big for the tiny bassinet, so one day it was gone, and the crib was in its place.

Griffin had outgrown his newborn and three-month clothes, and six months clothes replaced those without a word. All of the things Em and Khloe got for both me and Griffin the first couple of days we were here Shadow paid for. I can’t complain about the monetary things because he makes sure we don’t go without, but it’s his touch I crave. It’s his love and affection I yearn to have. Those are the things he keeps to himself.

I towel off and crawl into bed, not even bothering with clothes. I glance over at the door and feel safe enough here with it locked to not even worry about getting dressed.

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