Bye-Bye Jerk, Hello Mr. Right by Rosie Steppe

Chapter 837

The rest of my words caught in my throat as Hayden pulled me into his arms.

His cheek brushed mine, his voice low and steady. "Lena's fine. I didn't hurt her. She's safe, I swear."

His scent, his warmth, his words-they worked slowly easing the panic clawing at my

chest.

"You're not lying?" I asked, my voice trembling

"I'm not lying. Aaron's with her. He'll bring her back," he murmured, his lips brushing my

hair.

"Then why are you here?" I wasn't ready to let this go so easily.

His breath tickled against my skin. "Because I missed you. I missed you too much."

Missed me? Really?

was this warm, familiar version of himself again. It was whiplash, and it messed with

seen the doubt in my eyes because he loosened his hold, his hand grazing my cheek. "Hit me, yell at me-do whatever you need. Just... ask

asked quietly, skipping the yelling

played on his lips. "Don't believe me? Test

fruit platter on the coffee table and the smell of fresh food in the air. Looking over at

lightly holding my hand. "Kiki, I know you're upset.

liking. I pulled my hand back. "Then

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too much. But the version of Hayden who'd taken Lena? He was

let my guard down. Not with the memory of what

studied me, then nodded softly. "Let's

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growing inside me had other plans. I sat down, and Hayden filled my

a proper meal. Taste it and see if it's still

exactly how I remembered. His

But I had.

his plate. "Why aren't you eating?

already