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Chapter fifty nine

I wake at dawn, I wake looking for Beth but my hands find nothing but cold sheets. My heart pounds in my chest and a smile spreads across my face, my eyes open and a cold wet nose bumps under my chin nudging me to get up. I'm in so much trouble if Beth ever finds out I let the puppies sleep in our bed but it was too lonely down here by myself.
"Okay Hunter I'm up, let's get you outside before I have to wash the rug. Again" I smooth his ears back over his head just how he likes and his tail thumps on Mojo waking her up.
She growls grumpy just like Beth does when I wake her up too early and I groan, damn I miss her.
I climb from the bed with Mojo in my arms and Hunter follows me like always, this guy has become my shadow.
I drop both pups outside the back door for them to do their business and head down the hall to jump on the bed in the spare room.
"Get up mother fucker, you've got a job to do" I say pulling back the blankets.
"Dude really? The sun isn't even up yet" Coop grumbles with a smile.
"I heard you sneak back in at three, you want to be out all night fucking my best friend that's your business but today your ass is mine. Get up Hunter and I are going for a run and you're coming with us"
"Hmm fuck your best friend is fucking hot. I plan to fuck her again today multiple times" he rolls to his back with a sigh and a fucking Cheshire Cat smile.
"Good for you boy. Fucking up! I'm going to get your brother" I slap his face affectionately.
"Alright asshole I'm up, shit" he laughs at me but I don't care.
In the next room Cole is passed out in my man cave, long limbs hanging over the sides of my black leather sofa with the Xbox controller still dangling from his hand.
"Dude, that really looks uncomfortable. There are beds upstairs that went empty you idiot" I laugh at him.
"Huh? Oh god is it morning already?" Cole asks dazed and confused.
"Fuck yes, finally!" I grin.
"Little Masters would kick my ass if I went anywhere near her room and little Blondie would think I'm encouraging her, that's a no on both counts" he grumbles sitting up.
"Well I'm going for a run, come with, stretch out those cramped muscles" I slap his shoulder and he flinches.
"How bout I use that shower downstairs then make breakfast?" He counters
"Fine but pick up your towels when you're done, and feed Mojo for me?" I ask already backing out the room.
"You got it" I hear him yawn from the hall.
"Bentley move your ass" I call as I pass the bathroom where I can hear taps running.

I change into my running gear and check my phone, I want to call her so bad.
One emoji isn't even really texting right?
I bite my lip and risk the ire of Isabel.

❤️

There it's not even words, I can't get in trouble for that.

"Hunter, let's go buddy" I call holding up his lead and my little dude comes running, he knows it's time to use some of that endless energy he has. "Mojo, c'mon sweetie inside with you" I call softly and she follows her brother more than obeys me but whatever, she comes trotting inside and finds her big doggy bed in the living room.
I watch as she makes several circles before finding the best spot to sleep and Coop hands me a protein shake.
"You look nervous" he smirks at me.
"I am, I didn't think I would be" I look my brother in the eye and he nods.
"Chug it and let's go" he tells me with a slap on the shoulder.
What? No teasing? No tormenting?
I thought for sure he would be messing with my head today.
Outside the air is fresh but I can feel the heat coming, the sky is a brilliant blue and small fluffy clouds dot the sky. Perfect for my Angel.
My feet hit the road and sending vibrations up through my body as I run and it relaxes me, the sounds of the happy panting at my feet makes me smile and knowing my boy has my back gives me the confidence I need.
We run till Hunter gives up, pulling on his lead to find the cool grass on the side of the road. I tap Coop's shoulder and we sit on the curb giving the pup a rest.
"Damn you're quiet today, I didn't know you actually knew how to shut up?" Coop asks breathless.
"It's enough right? All this?" I point to our house down the street and Hunter and me. "Have I done enough that she won't run?" I ask hoarse, maybe not as confident as I thought.
"You think she needs it? Dude, if all you had to give her was you and a cardboard box it would be enough. It's you she needs, not all the extras you can give her" Cooper leans his shoulder against mine and I have to stop myself from hugging him, I'm such a fucking girl with the hugging.
"She'll be freaking out this morning, I need to call her" I run my hand through my hair and Hunter licks my face.
"Dude even your dog thinks you need to calm down, you're not calling her" he tells me and reaches over to pick Hunter up. "C'mon, I'm starving" they walk on without me and I jump to my feet.
"I've forgot something, what have I forgot?" I start to panic.
"Just your balls man" Coop laughs not even looking back.
"Not even funny, I'm going to fuck this up" I jog catching up.