[Elise’s POV] The next day, I stand with Marty on one side of me and William on the other. Both men take each other in as if they’re squaring each other up. I don’t know what the hell either is trying to achieve, but I immediately wish that the big lug and Denali just let me go on this mission alon
Grimacing, I fight the urge to elbow him as we reach the address on my phone. “You stay here.” I announce, stopping both men. “As a lone woman, I doubt she would feel comfortable having two men come into her apartment.” Honestly, I didn’t think she would care too much since she was already alerted
[Elise’s POV] I sit alone while Maria busies herself in the kitchen. With how easily she moves around, I begin to wonder whether or not she is actually blind, but when she bumps into the fridge and Tristan jumps up from his place on the floor in front of me and rushes to her while fussing, I know t
[Rosco's POV] “Do you really think it was a good idea to send Elise of all people to fetch Maria?” For most of the morning since Elise, William, and Marty’s departure, this question has bothered me. I wasn’t sure if Denali even thought anything of it since she chose to trust Elise, but even if she
[Rosco’s POV] I sit with Denali, who gently squeezes my hand, while we take in Charlie. Despite the fact that I was making it clear, I didn’t quite believe that it was him; he was remaining ill-at-ease as if this were simply a normal meeting. “I know that this may come as a shock.” He finally says
“William is already looking into things.” Charlie says when I remain silent. “For now, I do believe it is best that you focus on your new family. I heard that congratulations are in order. You’ve become a father. That’s shocking.” “You heard?” I murmur, eyeing him curiously. “Who exactly have you b
[Elise’s POV] I step out onto the grounds and take a deep breath while listening to the sound of footsteps behind me. Turning, I watch as Marty and William make their way toward me. “Why are you following me?” I ask, eyeing them curiously. “Because you dashed out of there like a bat out of hell.”
“If you think that looks good, you should see it when the sun is setting.” William chuckles, coming to stand beside me. “We can hang out up here until then if you want.” Turning, I let my gaze meet his as he stares at me unflinchingly, and despite myself, I feel butterflies erupt in my stomach as m