Shadows In Durango

Chapter 26

*****Sofia's POV*****

My cheeks remained flushed after the kiss as we drove back through the familiar gates towards Vincent's house.

"Ok listen to me... do you want to talk to Daryl when we go in?" Vincent questions, parking up the car as I instantly shake my head in defiance.

Of course I don't! Why would I want to speak to him right now? Not in this frame of mind anyway! I had already embarrassed myself enough...

"Well then just pretend to be asleep and I'll carry you in, I'll take you to the spare room and Emma can come too." Vincent offers, as I inhale a slow breath and nod in agreement with the plan.

"Vincent?" I find his name rolling off of my tongue as he eyes me, waiting for me to continue.

"What?" He presses, clicking off his belt and cutting the engine.

"Thank you... for saving me tonight." I swallow the lump in my throat, as he nods and offers me a half smile at my words.

"I told you, I don't let bad shit happen to my staff which by the way... you better not be too hungover for your shift tomorrow, I'm paying you well for two days so I expect perfection!" He winks, as I chuckle and nod at the statement. He really didn't seem that bad when he was like this...

I watch him climb out of the car on his side, before walking around to my side - opening the door.

"Sleep darling." He smirks, as I nod and close over my eyes with a giggle - feeling his arms hook under my legs and around my back to carry me.

He seems to lift me up with ease as I hope that he doesn't find me to be heavy. I nestle my head into the crook of his neck, more so to hide my face from the others staring, but I was also guiltily enjoying the scent of Vincent's aftershave coming from his tattooed neck.

smelled expensive and spicy... a true masculine scent if I

is she ok?!" I hear Emma's panic first, as my heart cracks

started dozing off in the car. I said you two could spend the night here so I'll show you to the spare room - follow me." I hear Vincent talking with her, as I grow curious as to whether or not Daryl was there too. Maybe he was off in his room having fun with the red head without a car in the world... why would he

I hear his voice next causing me to tense, as Vincent's grip on

tomorrow." Vincent is heard scolding him in an unforgiving tone, before we begin to walk up the steps. towards whatever

be carried, actually growing somewhat tired in his arms with the gentle rocking

opening, before

your eyes now." Vincent whispers in my ear as I peak up at

seeming amused; before eventually releasing me down on to my feet where I turn to find Emma stood by the

so bad not knowing where you went!" Emma rushes to hug me instantly

you alone! I just wasn't thinking straight, I needed space and to get some air. I don't know what happened,

apologise!" Emma concludes with a final nod, as I turn

you're loving the book, nel5s.org is where the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience-all for

It was a cosy room painted pale blue with white

in? Anything else you need, my room is across the hall, just ask." Vincent motions to each

was being overly generous with us, especially with me

my gratitude, as he sighs and heads for the

his shoulder, before opening the door

words 'what the hell' to me, in fear of Vincent overhearing her reaction as

shakes her

likes you - it's

not have

me... probably just because I'm drunk and upset