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.

surprised if Mike and Josh had set up the GPS in

Mike as I got to the

send you so many updates it will get annoying," I promised

he murmured against my throat.

as he set me down and gently kissed

sure Patrick takes good care of you," he instructed me before kissing me

fun," Drew told me as I wrapped my arms around him. "You can always call if you need us, and remember,

guys," he whispered as he hugged

guys,"

means we will get

Drew commented from where he had been leaning against the door

a good girl?" I grinned because

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

I think that was a challenge." I winked at them as they both took a step toward me. Giggling, I

outside, and I blushed, hoping he hadn't heard our exchange inside. He probably had, but Darren would never say anything,

thought you and Mr. Patrick would enjoy having snacks for your drive, so I made up a few treats and put them in a

my tiptoes to hug him, which he

we would call when we got there and if we stopped along the way, but I