Total pages in book: 66
Estimated words: 61190 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 306(@200wpm)___ 245(@250wpm)___ 204(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 61190 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 306(@200wpm)___ 245(@250wpm)___ 204(@300wpm)
I finished bandaging his shoulder up before putting the first aid kit away.
“I’m scared too,” I admitted as I stood in front of him, my hands fidgeting a little before I forced them to be still.
Emmett frowned and tilted his head.
“About what?” he asked.
“Intimacy,” I replied as our eyes met. “I grew up in a pretty conservative family. So, the guidelines of sex and marriage were very strict. Obviously, what I’ve been doing with you guys doesn’t fall in those guidelines.”
Now, Emmett looked intrigued.
“Why do you do it if it scares you?” he asked.
It was a valid question, but the answer was simple.
“Because my enjoyment outweighs my fear. Of course, I have my worries and doubts because it’s a crazy, sudden situation that me and David have decided on, but I’ve loved every moment that I’ve spent being with you guys,” I told him, feeling my heart flutter as a half-smile appeared on his face. “Maybe I’ve become a risk taker.”
“It’s definitely a rush,” Emmett agreed.
“I’m doing what I was taught not to do, but… this whole experience has brought me and David closer. I care about my marriage more than all the strict rules that I was taught,” I said with a warm expression, starting to feel a little surer about things. At the end of the day, my marriage was the most important thing in my life. “And what can I say? I’m helplessly attracted to you guys.”
Emmett’s smile broadened as he crossed his arms over his chest.
“Well, we’re all into you too,” he replied before pushing off the bathroom counter to step closer to me. “I’m into you… I guess I just need a moment. It’s a lot.”
My face softened as I nodded. I was glad that he was so aware of his emotions because if he moved too fast, he might just make himself miserable in the end. I didn’t want that for him, especially since I could tell that he was a good guy with a broken heart.
“Take all the time you need. I’ll happily wait for someone like you if you ever want to be with me again,” I told him, sharing a soft laugh with him before pecking him on the cheek. “You’re all patched up. I should go talk to David.”
Emmett nodded, giving my arm a gentle squeeze before leaving the bathroom.
My eyes trailed him until he was out of sight, my heart restarting with rapid beats. He actually let me get to know him more, which was what I had been wanting. But would the others open up to me too?
Chapter 16
Brianna
Ifound David sitting on the bed in our bedroom with his head lowered. The atmosphere in the cottage was certainly low and heavy after their carefully planned mission didn’t pan out.
It was unfortunate, but some things just didn’t work out. We were up against a tough enemy, but that didn’t mean we weren’t going to come out on top.
Dimitrik was going down one way or another. Just not today.
I sat down next to him and placed my hand on his back.
“Hey, it’s okay,” I told him as I gently rubbed his back. “You guys will have another chance.”
David sighed and lifted his head to look at me.
“I know, but it would’ve been really great if we got him today. With each passing day, Dimitrik is killing more and more innocent people,” David said through gritted teeth, his eyes narrowing.
I slid my hand up the back of his neck so that I could stroke his hair, feeling the tension in his shoulders. As much as I didn’t want him to be stressed, I knew that he wouldn’t be at ease until Dimitrik was taken down.
“You guys will work with the rebel leaders and come up with another plan. You aren’t alone in this. You have help from people who know Dimitrik and who know the area,” I pointed out.
“I hate putting even more pressure on them. They’re watching their home burn. Their friends and families die,” David replied as he peered at me, looking lost.
My heart ached at the sight. He was such a good, strong leader, but he had his weak moments too. There were times when he needed to be encouraged and pointed in the right direction, and if I could help him, I was going to do that.
“They want to fight,” I reminded him. “Fight with them.”
David’s face eventually hardened.
“Tomorrow, I’ll have you send a message to them. We need a different plan. I’m sure Dimitrik will be hiding somewhere completely different now,” he said.
I gave his arm a squeeze as I nodded in encouragement. They needed another plan, and they needed to gather themselves again, even if the defeat stung.
“You guys will figure out where and pin him down,” I assured him. “You all tried your best today. You’ll have another chance.”