Chapter 86

Parking the car, he walks over to me. I get out of the car, and he stands there, looking at me full of worry.

“Sorry, I know I forgot to text, and it took longer than usual. We had a lot more to discuss.” His arms wrap around me, my body tensing. I remind myself what to say, repeating it in my head, and reminding myself this is Jackson.

I can feel my body relax just thinking about it.

“You’re safe. That’s all that matters. I ordered, although it may be cold now.” Walking in, we sit together, eating. The house is quiet. Marcus is nowhere to be seen, his car isn’t here either. It is quiet, too quiet. I am left alone with my thoughts and need him to talk to me.

“How was work? Anything planned?” Finally, something to talk about.

Sitting here, I explain how work was fine, no issues. I explain the photography idea, which he seems impressed with. We sit discussing how it would work and ideas on how to make it successful. We spend the night lying on the s