The Comeback Route -Book 1 Moss Bluff Series

Chapter 34

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Chapter 34

Beckett

It's taking so long for Aubrey to get back. I didn't know she was planning on going into the city. She didn't say anything this morning about making the trip which makes me believe she is upset with me. I know she knows I've lied to her. I hate this feeling and I know Ethan is right. It's not the way to start out our marriage.

I was relieved to find out she was with Georgia and Brynn. I know Georgia will keep my girl out of trouble. But when I got the message from Georgia that she knows I lied and has been digging for the truth, I got worried. I don't want any of them around that creep Toller. There's something about that guy I don't trust and I definitely don't like him. I don't care if he's Aubrey's father, that doesn't mean shit to me. Paige was adamant about this guy staying clear of Aubrey. Despite the fact that I think Paige lied to Aubrey about the man, I think it was for the best. The guy is bad news.

But for Aubrey, a lie is a lie. She's not going to take this well. I doubt she is just going to accept it either. Aubrey will want the truth and push until she gets it. Paige has to know that too. A lie this big isn't going to just go away, especially now that the good doctor has spilled the beans. Aubrey is going to be pissed off and hurt. Add to it, I lied about the baby, she's going to distrust all of us.

I know how Aubrey is about lying, I know it's a hard line for her. I accepted the weight of the lie when I told it. I didn't want her hurting more than she was. I wanted to spare her the pain I was feeling. I couldn't do it, she knows. And until we talk, she's going to be angry with me.

After I left the Inn for the day, I came straight back here to wait for her. I let the dogs out and wandered the yard while the dogs sniffed trees, chased a squirrel, and pissed to mark their territory. We went back in and I fed the mutts. I've started dinner and now I'm pacing the kitchen, nervous about how much trouble I'm actually in.

Aubrey hates lies. And I told her a doozie. I know she's going to be hurt and angry. I just hope she gives me a chance to explain myself. I need to tell her my side. I'd never intentionally hurt Aubrey. Everything I've done has been to keep her from hurting. She has to know that before she tells me to take a hike.

The front door opens and closes quietly. Spinning my head around, I just get a glimpse of her. She looks down the hall and we make eye contact, it's just long enough for me to know she's not going to talk to me. Laying her coat over the back of the chair, she turns and heads up the stairs without uttering a word. She knows I'm here, but she's not going to talk to me. This could be really bad.

Biting the bullet, I drain my drink. Swallowing down some liquid courage as I look at my two companions laying under the table. "Wish me luck, boys. I'm gonna need it."

Taking a cleansing breath, I go down the hall and head up. It might be stupid to pursue this conversation. It might make more sense for me to stay in the kitchen while she cools down. I might be heading to Ethan's place to sleep before the night is done. But I'm not going to go anywhere until I've had my say.

I've been running through what I should say to her in my head all day. I'm protective of her. I don't want to hurt her. I was upset when I figured it out, I wanted to spare her what I was going through. Everything just sounds lame and stupid. All of it is an excuse to not have to say the words. It's time I grew a set and dealt with the problem.

Standing in our bedroom doorway, I assess the scene in front of me. Aubrey is lying on her side, curled up in the fetal position, on her side of the bed. Her back is to me and her entire body is trembling. She's crying, I've seen enough to know that much.