“Possibly simply hold your coronary heart open. There must be a motive you’re drawn to assist Haven. Greater than only a good deed.”

“Yeah, yeah. I’ll hold my coronary heart open, however Haven feels the identical. The very last thing he needs is a critical relationship. Why do you suppose he went out on the lookout for some stranger to marry?”

Eros nods, looking my eyes. “Truthful sufficient. Are we invited to the marriage?”

I snort at that. “I don’t know what we’re doing however I’ll hold you all posted.”

“You higher.”

“I ought to get again to Haven.”

“Okay.”

I watch Eros stroll away for a second earlier than calling out to him. “Eros?”

He twists round. “Yeah?”

“Thanks.”

He smiles, winking at me.

As I stroll again to my unit, his phrases replay in my thoughts. My response to Thorn was a bit out of character. Okay, so much. However perhaps I used to be simply being protecting of somebody who doesn’t deserve crass speak about him. That have to be it.

At this level, I refuse to suppose it could be the rest.

TEN

Haven

When Raphael returns, he appears tense. I robotically brace myself for him to inform me he’s modified his thoughts. Possibly his household talked him out of serving to me? There’s no manner I’m giving up simply although, so I hope he’s prepared for that.

“Hey,” he says, approaching me.

“Hello. All the pieces okay?”

“Yep. You good?”

I nod. “I made a few calls. We will simply go to the courthouse and do it JOP fashion.”

“JOP?”

“Justice of the peace. Have a decide marry us. All we want is ID and to pay for the wedding license.”

“Positive. Would you prefer to have something…” He waves his hand. “I don’t know. Celebratory?”

“Oh. I don’t suppose that’s necess—” The theme track to Psycho pierces the air and I glare at my cellphone. Fuck. It’s my father. I attempt to ignore it however seconds later it rings once more.

“Who’s that?”

“Father,” I grumble, staring on the display. “I instructed the lawyer I might notify individuals, however I’m guessing that didn’t occur.”

“I can reply it.”

Blowing out a breath, I shake my head. “I have to deal with this anyway.” I straighten my shoulders and press the reply button. “Howdy.”

“Haven,” my father says, his tone cool. “I perceive you’ve gotten an replace.”

I roll my eyes. “I instructed the lawyer I might replace the household later.”

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