Her Forever (Book 2)- Chapter 9

Rosalie

Finally being back at my apartment, I decided to clean up what little there was to clean. Tony was able to help me carry my belongings back to the black SUV from the office, and he had a smug look on his face. Being so large and showing your power to some jerk can give you that bragging right, I guess.

Macaroni was eating the last bite of her food when I heard a knock at the door. I still had an hour before Mr. Storm arrived, and I was a bit hesitant to open it. Looking through the peephole, I saw that it was Amanda. I’m sure Jack told Amanda where I lived, how embarrassing.

confused. “s**t girl, think you think you have enough locks?”

, Jack sent you?” Amanda nodded, and I squinted my eyes at her.

weep every day and patch the best I could, but what could I do? The rent was cheap.

a scowl. I rolled my bag to the door and came back to sit on the bed with her while Macaroni hopped up to be petted. “I’m glad you are getting out of here. You are so damn stubborn I didn’t think you would accept the job.”

started to purr.

hat’s it, the one bag?” She pointed. I nodded and picked up Macaroni to put her in her c

e. Some people are good. Do you at least trust me?” Her voice was soft, almost to where I couldn’t hear her.

manda nodded her head, and we heard another knock at the door.

osture when I heard the knock. She put her hand on my shoulder and walked to the door opening it to reveal Tony and Jack. Both of them were so tall. Jack, being taller, made him look more intimidatin

nly have one suitcase.” I pointed.

” Jack asked

t, only to have it quickly lifted by Jack’s finger under my chin. “Never again will you go hungry or not have enough clothes. Do you understand?” All I could do was whisper a quiet yes, and we all headed downstairs and piled into the

the occasional business calls, but Tony and Amanda kept quiet. I was sitting beside the window and watching the trees go by. I wasn’t going to miss the city at all; I was excited to be out in nature, and the further away we got, the more light-he

o feel a slight burning on the backside of my head as if someone was staring, and of course, someone was. Turning my head, I could see Jack watching me look out the window. He gave me a quick

d exactly?” I tried to speak confidently, but I came out with a raspy voice from not talking the past hour.

ants. Everyone that lives here is quite peaceful; we like to stay to ourselves and be closer to nature.” Jack said.

gh!” Amanda chimed in. I laughed at her; of cour

could try and get through the door.

then su

nd it would be off its hinges.

BAM

I did what you asked! I cleaned the dishes!”

inued with their drinks.

ickered.

, Allard. She’s still und

ng again?”

s some free manual labor at the bar until she’s old enough.”

ave fun.”

hat.” I laughed, and everyone was staring at me. How embarrassing. “Are we close?” I tried to change the subject.

red if he would keep holding it.

e, kind of comforting.

s began talking to the driver. “Amanda you might want to close your mouth over there or drool might come pouring out.” I laughed at her expense. She turned around and stuck her tongue out at me. I kept laughing at her. The one she was staring at was a burly man, not as tall as the othe

new people move in?” she questioned Jack. He nodded, and her eyes grew large, and a smile stretched across her face. Amanda practically jumped up and down in her seat until we finally

et us through the gate came barreling into her. They started hugging each other and whispering something and then kissing.

guided me into the house.

ry open to PDA. Just a warning.

ain living area. There was a large fireplace that could easily fit two Santa Clauses with room to spare.

s community in the middle of the woods. “Even though this house has been in my family for generations, we just recently upgraded,” Jack spoke up.

stepped on was long hallways with many rooms lit with elegant light fixtures. The rugs on the darkened floors were intricately designed with swirls of leaves on a beige background.

k so far?”

I’ve never seen anything like it,” I said in amazement. His eyes twinkled as he continu

my back, always trying to touch me in some way. I didn’t find it weird or out of place; I really liked him being close. Feeling my face heat up, I had to remind myself still that he was my boss and I couldn’t have feelings for him. This community was just filled with a lot

d up to the third floor. “I’m going to be getting a

ok off my shoes. I didn’t want to dirty anything in this room; it seemed so pure.

would take care of you.” Jack walked up to me and put a hand on my shoulder.

His warm breath tickled my ear as I lightly gasped. My questioning looks faded while my blush went down to my toes. I have to keep reminding myself that nothing lasts forever, and I’m sure

window graced his perfect jawline. His eyes showed a bit of mischief in them. Before I could speak a word, he laughed, like he knew something I didn’t.

beating heart. “Um, yes. That would be great. I’ll be down in a few.” He gave a quick wink and shut the door. Being close to the bed, I fell on my back and let out a sigh I didn’t know I was holding.

boss, and I hadn’t even started working yet. He would never accept who

act to put on foundation in the morning. Pulling my shirt over my head, leaving me in just my plain bra, I winced. Just looking at the cuts, branding, cigarette burns, and the name of my foster parent of a father etched into my side made a single tear run down my face.

gh.

ou. You will just become mine when your blood is of age.”