Legacy Rangers (Book Two of the Chosen Universe)

Chapter Eight

ROCKY

Since they had another mouth to feed now, Rocky decided he needed to do some proper grocery shopping. Him and Zeke could survive on pizza and other take-out, but Kat probably needed something a bit healthier.

When he'd taken Kat to the supermarket, he hadn't expected to run into Kimberly. Before he could even greet her, Kat lashed out. "Oh, hello, Kimberly," she practically spat at her. "Are you enjoying playing house with my husband?"

"Katherine, there's nothing going on between me and Tommy," Kimberly said.

"You're a liar just like he is! I don't believe you! You've been waiting for the chance to steal my husband, you little slut!"

Kimberly stared at her in shock. "Kat! Walk away," Rocky said firmly.

"She's got you all fooled! She's a whore!" Kat raised her arm to hit Kimberly.

Rocky grabbed her arm gently and stopped her. "Katherine! Enough. You're out of line. Just go out to the car, alright? I'll be there in a minute." He handed her his car keys and the groceries they'd just purchased.

Kat took a deep breath before walking away. Rocky looked at Kimberly. "Are you okay, Kim?" He asked.

"Yeah," Kimberly said. He didn't believe her. "I never realized she hated me so much."

"She's just overly emotional because Tommy kicked her out. She'll get over it."

"I hope so... There's nothing going on with me and Tommy, Rocky. We're staying with him so Billy can be with Josh. Billy needs me, or I wouldn't be there."

"You don't have to convince me, Kim. I know you're not that person." He hugged her. "I should go."

Kimberly nodded. Rocky walked outside. Kat sat in the car waiting for him. She looked embarrassed. "I'm sorry, Rocky," she said. "That was positively horrible of me."

"You're upset. I get it," Rocky said. "But Kim didn't deserve that. Your issue is with Tommy."

"Of course... I'm sorry you had to see that." They drove to his house and put the groceries away. Everything was normal until she suddenly got very close to him.

"You know, Rocky... I'd love to repay you for your kindness," Kat said.

"No need," Rocky said, backing away slightly.

"Come on, Rocky... We both need to relax." She moved closer and pressed her body against his.

Rocky moved away again. "Kat... You're married. To my friend."

"You're taking such good care of me... I just want to return the favor."

"Kat, this isn't you... It's your pain talking."

"Don't you want me? Am I not pretty enough?"

"'It's not that... You're gorgeous... But that isn't why I brought you here."

"It could be a nice bonus for you." She kissed him.

Rocky couldn't deny that the kiss was really good... But she was his friend's wife and his son's friend's mother, and he wouldn't cross that line. He broke the kiss quickly.

"Kat... I can't do this. Zeke will be home any minute." That was a handy excuse, and one that wouldn't hurt her feelings.

Kat backed up. "Okay," she said. "You're right. I'm sorry." She sighed. "I think I need to go for a walk to clear my head."

"That's a good idea. Are you okay?"

"Of course I am." She smiled at him sweetly before walking away.