Shattered Girl (Emmy)

Chapter 165

The weekend came way too soon, and I had packed and repacked my overnight bag three times when Patrick took it away from me. "It's my mom's birthday party, so we don't need to worry about formal dress; it's just going to be casual." "Wait, I don't have pajamas in there." I hadn't been able to decide between sleep shorts and a tank top or something with more coverage.

"You don't need them," Patrick said firmly, and I stared at him. "Trust me, if you are worried, you can wear my shirt. "I've got you, I promise. I'm even bringing a little surprise for you." He gave me a heated look and I just gaped at him. The thought of sex at his family's beach house, while it was filled with his family, had never crossed his mind.

Patrick wrapped his hand around my nape and pulled me to him, then his mouth was lowering over mine, and he was taking advantage of my shock to stroke my tongue with his. He slid his hand over my ass, squeezing it. I completely forgot about packing and where we were going as he sucked on my tongue before slowly releasing me. I swayed for a moment.

"There better?" He wore the most devilish grin, and his eyes seemed brighter than usual.

"Yes," I mumbled, though my pulse was racing for an entirely different reason. "Why am I so stressed about this?"

"Because you have never had a family that loved you. You learned from an early age to be unobtrusive, to do everything you could to make your abusive father happy so he wouldn't hurt you." Okay, the truth hurt, but I didn't deny any of it.

"What's the difference now?" Patrick continued gently kissing my forehead. "You have us now. We are your family and love every bit of you, even your quirks. The other difference? My parents want you there. My parents are just as much your family now, and they want you there."

Patrick slid his hands down to my shoulders." This is a new normal, and it's okay to be scared, but I will be there with you. You're not alone. And you like my parents, yeah?"

I nodded because I did.

"Let's go, and don't forget your phone and charger; I don't want to get yelled at because the guys can't reach you on the phone." He hugged me and then grabbed my bag from where he had tossed it.

stop there and back," I groaned. I wouldn't be surprised if Mike and Josh had set

as I got to the last step, and he picked me up. The tightness of his hug gave me a clue about how worried

I promised him quietly." "I will even send pictures,"

he murmured against my throat. "Thank

murmured as he set me down and gently kissed

takes good care of you," he

my arms around him. "You can always call if you need

about the guys," he

guys," I

go. "That means we will get lots of welcome

me," Drew commented from where he had been leaning against the door

if I'm a good girl?" I grinned because I

both darkened. "Be a bad girl and find out,"

was a challenge." I winked at them as they both took a step toward me. Giggling, I hurried out the

hoping he hadn't heard our

would enjoy having snacks for your drive, so I made up a few treats and put them

everything." I stood on my tiptoes to hug him, which he accepted, only looking a little

we stopped along the way, but I can also send you