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 had ever

god is she ok?!" I hear Emma's panic first, as my heart cracks a little after having left her behind during

- 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 care? He

next causing me to tense, as Vincent's grip on me tightens ever

either! You can talk to her tomorrow." Vincent is heard scolding him in an unforgiving tone, before we begin to walk up the steps. towards

be carried, actually growing somewhat tired in his arms with the gentle rocking of each stride as

is heard opening, before

gone you can open your eyes now." Vincent whispers in my ear as I peak

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

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

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

concludes with a final nod,

us for the complete experience-all for free.

the room as I take in the large space for the first time. It was a cosy room painted pale blue

to borrow something to sleep in? Anything else you need, my room is across the hall, just ask." Vincent motions to each door and closet as he speaks as

generous with us, especially with me who until

as he sighs and heads

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

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

as she shakes

can see it now! Vincent Walker likes you - it's crazy!"

certainly do not have

drunk and upset in his house!" I defend, knowing that it can't possibly