Salvation (Surrender 3)

“We’re grilling over here.”

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“Tonight’s not a good night.”

“Nice lip.” He smirks, ignoring me.

“Did you hear me? You’re not doing dinner here.”

“You should be thanking me. The fucking drama unfolded all day. I tried to stop it, but Jenna insisted once she heard how Ember left with you yesterday. You have an hour before your place is busting with the whole crew, and I mean everyone. Even the band.”

“What the fuck?” I repeat

“Cruz called Chloe, she called Jenna, Jenna called Raven… you get the picture.”

“Oh no!” Ember’s panicked voice causes us to turn. “I only brought a few things. I can’t host a dinner party in jean shorts and a t-shirt.”

The fact that she’s even thinking about hosting warms my heart.

“Babe, come here.” Finn holds his arms open, and she goes to him immediately. His concerned eyes meet mine, and I nod.

“Welcome home, hero. I can’t wait to hear about your trip,” she tells him softly.

“Sweetie, you okay?” He cups her cheeks.

She looks at me and smiles sweetly. “Yeah, I’m okay.”

He nods and goes back to unloading the groceries. “I’m thinking you need a double cheeseburger tonight, babe.”

Blush creeps up her cheeks as she looks at me shyly. “Whatever you make will be great. I’m going to call Cruz and have him bring me something to wear.”

When she walks out, Finn whistles. “You gonna finally make this thing official? Looks like you both can’t live without each other.”

“I’ve got a plan.”

And starting tomorrow, I’m making that plan happen.

First item, canceling her fucking lease.

Chapter 49

It’s Official

Ember

Butterflies flutter in my stomach as I wait impatiently for Robbie to get home. His ‘surprise’ has been driving me insane all day. The sound of his motorcycle pulling into the parking space sends me running.

The minute he’s off, I throw myself at him, kissing him quickly.

“What was that for?” He chuckles.

“I’m so excited. Tell me now!”

“I can’t really tell you. It’s more of a show you thing.”

“Okay, then, show me!”

“Thought we could take the bike, but you can’t ride in that dress.”