Fighting for Love (Boston Love 2)

It wasn’t two seconds later she replied.

Rory: I needed some fresh air and came outside.

Me: Are you out front? I’ll come get you.

Rory: That’s okay. I’m really tired, and I need to do some work. I’ll catch a taxi.

I widened my eyes at her reply, and my chest felt like someone was sitting on it.

Me: Is everything okay? I’m really sorry about what happened.

Rory: It’s fine. I just don’t think I can take any more big events tonight. Thank you for a beautiful day, though. I really enjoyed myself. In more ways than one. Tell Harmony and Preston congrats for me. Their daughter is beautiful.

I was stunned. What in the hell happened?

“Finn honey, is everything okay?”

I didn’t bother to even look at my mother when I said, “Rory’s heading home. She um…she’s leaving.”

Her hand on my arm felt warm. “I’m sure she was a bit overwhelmed if the two of you passed out and left her to fend for Harmony. Give her her space, sweetheart. That had to have been an overwhelming experience for her…and then to try and throw all of us on top of that? I don’t blame her for wanting some space.”

I knew my mother was right, but it didn’t feel right to just let her go. Holding my phone in my hand, I typed out my reply.

Me: I had a great day too. Please let me take you home. I’m on my way down.

Turning, I quickly headed to the elevator. I hit the down button and waited impatiently for it to arrive. Once it reached the lobby floor, I took off toward the front door. My heart sank when I saw a taxi driving off.

“Rory,” I whispered as I watched the brake lights fade into the distance. Suddenly my phone buzzed in my hand.

Rory: Please stay and enjoy your new baby niece. Good night, Finn.

I’d never in my life been so disappointed to see a date end.

—

“Finn? Earth to Finn?”

The pillow hit me square in the face, pulling me out of my daydream. “What?”

/> “Jesus, dude, what in the hell are you thinking about?”

Rory.

“Nothing. I guess maybe Preston and Harmony. Wondering how they’re doing.”

Zeb pulled his head back in surprise, but didn’t say anything.

“Ward, get your ass in here!”

My heart jumped to my throat—Captain Adams was calling me into his office.

As I walked that way, I glanced over to Colton. He shook his head, and I shrugged my shoulders. The only people who knew about me and Rory were Colton and my family. And I knew none of them would have uttered a word.

Walking into his office, I plastered on a smile.

“Take a seat, son.”

Son?