When yet another curveball puts Andy and Lex's relationship into serious jeopardy, the stakes become higher than they've ever been, forcing the couple to fight not only for their love but also for their lives.
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For the thousandth time since I'd woken up, I checked the time on my phone. What the fuck were they doing? They should have been there already. Anxiously, I paced the room with my hands at my hips, my eyes fixed on the door.
"Andy, you're making my head spin. Come sit down," Michelle ordered. When I turned to her, she patted the space on the couch next to her, an inviting smile on her lips.
Hesitantly, I glimpsed at the door again. They would be here any time, now. Deciding I might as well sit and try to calm down while we waited, I went to the spot Shelly had invited me to. In a stroller next to us, little Amanda was peacefully napping, her tiny body wrapped into a yellow blanket.
Eva was also here with us, a fundamental part of our little welcoming committee. Lucy had made the trip from Denver too. While I wasn't sure it was a good idea, given her lack of involvement these past few months, it wasn't my place to come between her and her little brother. Both she and Eva were in the kitchen, talking together. On the counter next to them, all sorts of food were displayed, coming from the places Lex preferred. I'd ordered it all for him, thinking he might appreciate some decent food after being forced to eat so terribly for so long.
Kev was the one in charge of getting him back here. He'd gone to Sheridan early this morning, in anticipation of Lex's release. Four hours and eight minutes ago, he'd sent me a text to tell me they were on their way, and I'd been jittery ever since.
A suspicious noise came from the hallway outside, and I jumped on my feet again, as if mounted on springs. Shelly let out a soft laugh behind me, but I ignored her. Yes, I was overly excited, like a puppy about to see its favorite person again.
For nearly a month now, I hadn't seen Lex. All we'd had were phone calls, and these had grown scarcer lately. Seeing him again would be everything. And he'd be a free man.
I'd mended my mistakes, and while I'd forever regret putting him in this situation, I at least had the satisfaction to know I'd taken him out of it.
The noise turned out to be a false alarm, so I sat back with a disappointed pout. "Breathe, darling," Michelle told me, passing a hand over my back, soothing the fabric of my dress.
For the occasion, I had picked the cute black dress I'd worn on our first date together. It was very proper and lady-like, but I was certain Lex would like the small attention. For the first time in forever, I was looking feminine, with makeup, nice curls I'd paid attention to, and jewels. Waxing had also been part of the process, and I'd forgotten how enjoyable it was to have legs as smooth as a baby dolphin.
"So, how have you been doing?" Michelle asked, kindly offering me a distraction.
"Well, much better lately."
She chuckled, seeing how generic her question had been. "Did your month of leave do any good?"
Oh boy, it for sure had done a lot of good. I nodded with a thankful smile. "Thank you again for recommending me to your colleague. I really, really needed that time for myself."
