Capturing Kylie [Slick Rock 9] (Siren Publishing Ménage Everlasting) Read Free Page B

They can’t do anything unless this asshole makes a move. Until then, their hands are tied.”
    “Fuck.”
    “Exactly.” Kylie flung her book aside and stood. “The cops suggested I go and stay with friends or relatives for a while. I decided to do one better and move. At least this dipshit doesn’t know where I am anymore.”
    “I’m glad you’re here. My men can protect you and so can their cousins. You’ll be safe here, Kylie.”
    “I can’t stay here, Eva. If this asshole finds me, I’ll be putting all of you in danger.”
    “No, you won’t. I’ll be on my three-week honeymoon in five days’ time. There is no way I’m letting you leave. If this guy manages to find you, what are you going to do when he comes after you?”
    “I can look after myself, I have for years.”
    “Damn it, Kylie. What if he comes after you with a gun? You can’t dodge bullets and you aren’t bulletproof.”
    “You think I don’t know that?” Kylie wailed before taking another deep breath, trying to get her fear and emotions under control. She released it with a long, drawn-out sigh. “I’m going to find somewhere to live. I can’t stay here for the rest of my life.”
    “No, you aren’t going anywhere. I’ll talk to my men. They’ll figure something out.”
    “I don’t think that’s such a good idea. The more they know, the more danger they’ll be in. God, Eva, I shouldn’t have come here at all. I should never have accepted being your bridesmaid, but I missed you so damn much.”
    Eva walked up to her and wrapped her arms around her. It had been so long since she’d been held, and the offer of comfort broke down the walls she had kept herself hidden behind. Kylie was so tired she didn’t know how much longer she could keep going. If she didn’t get a good night’s sleep soon, she was scared she was going to break.
    Eva eased back and kissed Kylie on the cheek when a knock sounded on the door. Kylie turned her back as her friend went to let whoever was there in, trying to compose herself and made sure no moisture was left on her face.
    “Is everything all right in here?” Quin asked, and Kylie heard the door close again.
    “No,” Eva replied in a croaky voice and began to explain what Kylie had witnessed.
    “Fuck,” Quin’s footsteps sounded behind her and then she was being pulled up against a large masculine frame. Kylie wasn’t attracted to Eva’s men, even though she found them extremely handsome. But when Quin put his arms around her, she felt safe for the first time since she had witnessed the crime taking place, and she didn’t want to let go. She’d had enough of being alone and scared, but Quin, Gray, and Pierson weren’t hers and she couldn’t rely on them. They would be leaving with Eva and she would have no one again.
    Kylie had to shore up her defenses and stand on her own two feet. She had for a long time now, so why would today be any different?
    “I’m sorry I snapped at you before.”
    “Don’t worry about it, sweetheart. You’re obviously under a lot of stress. We’ll keep you safe, Kylie. I promise. Trust us to protect you,” Quin murmured and kissed the top of head before releasing her.
    “That’s not fair to you, your brother’s, or Eva. You’re getting ready to get married and I don’t want to interrupt your plans.” She drew in a ragged breath and began to pace. “After the dress fitting tomorrow, I’m going to find a place of my own.”
    “No,” Quin stated in a loud, cold, hard voice. “There is no fucking way you’re leaving.”
    “You can’t stop me. I’m an adult and make my own decisions,” Kylie shouted and then spun away as her bedroom door was pushed open, again.
    “What’s going on?” Xavier asked as he took a couple of steps into the room. Kylie glanced over her shoulder and saw the rest of the men were right behind him. She turned to face them.
    Xavier pinned her with his eyes and her breath hitched in her throat. He had to be around