Taking It Off by M.P. Starkweather

Author:M.P. Starkweather [Starkweather, M.P.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Phoenix Eclipse Publishing
Published: 2024-07-06T00:00:00+00:00

LUKE

When I hear the quiet knock at the door, somehow, I know it’s Emily. I’m not handling my father’s murder very well. I haven’t left my room all day. Will and Jer have been great about making sure I’m not alone, but it’s not their responsibility to take care of me.

I dash to the door, bumping Jer out of the way, and throwing it open to drag Em into my arms. She’s been crying, and I wonder if she’ll tell us why.

“Hey, you. How are you feeling today?” she asks with a small smile.

“Much better with you here. How about you?” I tip her head up so she has to look at me. I can tell she doesn’t want to answer, and I’m sure she knows I won’t push.

“I’m okay. Nightmares again. Nothing to worry about. I just need some company, and I wanted to check on you,” she responds.

I don’t want to admit that I love the way she clings to me. I hate that she has nightmares, and even more that she doesn’t want to tell us what they’re about. Her parents died when she was younger, and I’m sure that has something to do with it. More than anything, I want to chase the monsters that haunt her away.

I scoop her up and dash back to the couch, dropping onto the soft cushions with her on my lap. Jer grumbles as he shuts the door and follows us. I chuckle when he flops onto the chair across from us.

“Well, you took care of me yesterday when I needed you. So, today it’s my turn. What can I do to make you feel better?”

Something akin to guilt crosses Em’s features, and I would swear that my little butterfly was keeping secrets. But what could she possibly have to hide from us? Besides her cam girl persona, that is. Since we already know about that, I’m guessing this is something else. If it’s important, she’ll tell us.

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