The Miami Diaries Book 4

Chapter 5

T/W: Mentions death and stalking.

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Steve

"Do you think that Eric is somehow behind this?" I ask Lex. She shrugs. She'd told me what happened when  she'd went down to go look through those photos that Horatio had.

"I wouldn't be surprised if he were," I say. "I never did trust him." Lex is absently picking at a seam on her jeans. I know how protective she is of Eric Delko.

I don't see why she should be, though. He's been acting like a total ass since I've met him. I always thought the reason Eric didn't like me was because I was Tim's brother.

Turns out, the only reason he didn't like me was because he loves..Lex. I wonder what Tim would have thought about that. His best friend, pining away for his girlfriend. Talk about screwed up.

"Why would Eric do something like this?" Lex asks.

"Because he's a jealous douchebag who wants you for himself," I snap.

"Then why wouldn't Eric just get rid of you?" Lex looks at me. "Why would he go through the trouble of hiring some creeper who looks like Speed to stalk me?"

"Maybe he thinks if you're scared enough, you'll go running to him."

"Eric isn't that stupid," Lex says. "He should know if that happened, I'd obviously want my husband to comfort me, not him." Lex has a point.

"Well, maybe this dude is actually after me, but Eric told him to get inside your head first." Lex looks stricken. Shit. I shouldn't have said that. I forgot how vulnerable she is when it comes to me.

"Oh, baby," I whisper. "I'm sorry." Lex moves to me, clinging.

"I'd die if I lost you, Stevie. I just know I would."

"Ssh, ssh," I murmur. "You won't lose me. Don't worry. We'll get to the bottom of this, okay?"

"Okay."

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Lex

Ugh. Why did Steve have to mention someone coming after..him? Truthfully, that scares me more something happening to me. And of course, there was his whole Eric's in love with you, so he's out to get me theory.

I admit it's odd that Eric said what he said and I was somewhat suspicious when he told me that. But I don't think even Eric would stoop to that level. I could be wrong. I just hope I'm not.

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My cell is ringing. Aria's crying because I think she's coming down with something. I grab the phone, trying to soothe Aria at the same time.

We're at home, by ourselves today, because Mom had a dentist appointment and needed to run some errands. I check the phone. It's Horatio.

"Hello?" I say loudly.

"Lex, I'm sorry if this is a bad time, but I found something."

"Do you need me to come down there?" I ask, hoping he'll say no.

"No. Can I swing by your place, though?"

"Sure? When?" I ask, gently bouncing Aria, who's still crying.