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.

true masculine scent if I had

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

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

My thoughts are suddenly answered when I hear his voice next

can talk to her tomorrow." Vincent is heard scolding him in an unforgiving tone, before we begin to walk

actually growing somewhat tired in his arms with the gentle rocking of each stride as we

before a

open your eyes now." Vincent whispers in

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

knowing where you went!" Emma rushes

have left you alone! I just wasn't thinking straight, I needed space and to get some air. I don't know what happened, I'm blaming the alcohol!" I rant, apologising for my dramatic behaviour as she

Emma concludes with a final nod, as I turn to

the book, nel5s.org is where the adventure continues. Join us for the

space for the first time. It was a cosy room painted pale blue with white furnishings, showcasing a large king size bed in the

clothes that I keep in here if you both want to borrow something to sleep in? Anything else you need, my room is across the hall, just ask." Vincent motions to each

being overly generous with us, especially with me who until now, I

you again." I whisper my gratitude, as he sighs

better tomorrow." He calls over his shoulder, before opening the door to leave - swinging

the words 'what the hell' to me, in fear of Vincent overhearing her reaction as she points in the direction of where he

as she shakes

wrapped around your finger! I can see it now! Vincent Walker likes you - it's crazy!" Emma whispers

certainly do not have him wrapped

me... probably just because I'm drunk