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.

and spicy... a true masculine scent if I had ever smelled

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

so I'll show you to the spare room - follow me." I hear Vincent talking with her, as I grow curious as to

thoughts are suddenly answered when I hear his voice next causing me to tense, as Vincent's grip on me tightens ever so

sleep it off, the alcohol clearly isn't helping either! You can talk to her tomorrow." Vincent is heard scolding him in an unforgiving tone, before we begin

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

before

now." Vincent whispers in my ear as I

eventually releasing me down on to my feet where I turn to find Emma stood by the door with wide

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

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

nod, as

Join us for the complete

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

you need it's stocked up. There's also some spare 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

was being overly generous with us, especially with me

my gratitude, as he sighs and heads for

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

fear of Vincent overhearing her reaction as she points in the direction of where

as she shakes her head and playfully

I can see it now! Vincent Walker likes you - it's crazy!" Emma whispers now, as

certainly do not have him wrapped

I'm drunk and upset in his house!" I defend,