Shattered Girl (Emmy)

Chapter 95

"Where should we start looking for property?" Patrick and I had come back downstairs after taking quick showers and changing into clean clothes. The other guys had all grinned at me, making me blush, knowing they had all heard Patrick making me come. Jake had come to my rescue, though, sweeping me up in his arms and sitting on the couch with me cuddled in his lap. His mouth pressed against my ear as he told me I was his tonight. I had forced myself to focus on the conversation the others were having about the type of property we needed.

"Several smaller towns outside the city would probably work well for us. We can also use my parents apartment if we find something we like that is too far to commute or if we need to go into the city for something. Besides, I plan on working more from home once the last couple of things are wrapped up and my business goes completely legal, so as long as we are close enough to the university for the twins, I don't mind looking at smaller areas." Patrick shrugged his shoulders.

I sat up from my lounged position against Jake. "Are you serious that we can look at places in sm

smaller towns?" I asked excitedly.

"Yes, sweetheart," Jake assured me. We know how important it is for you to feel safe, and if getting out of the city and living in a small town will do that, then that's what we will do. 1 still couldn't believe that the guys would be willing to give up the excitement of the city just for me. I looked around at the others, all giving nods of agreement. My eyes teared up, and I turned in Jake's lap, giving him a tight hug, wiping tears from my eyes, and whispering thank you repeatedly.

for any of us, I promise." Patrick reached over, rubbing my back while Jake held me.

wanted a small gym and pool. I wanted a library and a theater room. We talked about the possibility of a guest house in case Patrick's family wanted to visit but decided that it is always something that could be built later. Everyone agreed that having our own spaces was necessary, and we should look for a house with at least six bedrooms. The twins said they had no problem sharing a room, but I still wanted to ensure they could

the next night. 1 did not want a repeat of our flight up here, and I was not in a rush to experience two hours of motion sickness again. "Do you

you anxious

look me in the eyes. "What's wrong, Em? Are yo about

want the same thing to happen to me on the way back. If you could give me a little bit of the sedative, enough to make me

He promised before kissing my forehead and then standing and returning to his seat. As the guys continued to talk, the conversation

time it was or how much time had passed when I felt movement as I was lifted into someone's arms. allowing my imagination to wander. I saw I was still in Jake's arms when I opened my eyes.

have dozed

right back. I heard the bathroom door close, and I made myself comfortable, pulling a light blanket up to my waist and snuggling down into the soft pillows. Jake came out of the bathroom a few minutes later and joined me on the bed, pulling me closer to him; he leaned down and kissed me, starting with my lips and then moving