My Pulse

Chapter 24: Quinn Keane

The saleswoman drags me through the store and I am in awe. I have never been around this much extravagance in my life. I feel so out of place in Cian's baggy black t-shirt as his jeans are basically falling off of me. I am never usually embarrassed but fuck this is kind of embarrassing I can't lie. The way the women in here are looking at me is like I am a homeless person. I want to tell them to fuck off but hold my tongue. They don't have the right to judge anyone. Clothes are being thrust one after another at me in the dressing room. I hate trying on clothes but also can't help but admire this luxury. "What about this dress with these shoes for your outing tonight?" The beautiful blonde saleswoman asks. "I love it. I tell her." I try it on and stand looking at myself in the mirror. Dang I look great. The white bodycon dress hugs every inch of me and is elegant falling to just above my knee. The fabric falls off my shoulder in a ruffle. I love the dress and the white wedge sandals are comfortable. "What about these sunglasses and purse to match?" She asks handing them to me in the dressing room. I open the curtain and she gives me an admiring look. "That looks great on you." She says perkily now that she knows not to mess with me. I didn't miss how Cian was staring daggers at her.

I walk out to go find Cian and show him the outfit. I can't wait for him to see me like this. He immediately turns sensing my presence and a huge grin slides across his face. I don't want to but I am smiling so hard and can't stop. This man is fucking crazy. He makes me feel so many things. "Quinn you look amazing." He says taking me in with unmistakable hunger. "I love this dress thank you." I tell him. "Get whatever you want baby. Especially dresses and maybe some lingerie?" He says with a wicked smile. "Maybe." I tease him. He watches me walk away and I feel his stare until I am out of sight. I change into a pair of jeans and a light silk blouse to get ready to leave. The woman tells me she is going to go checkout with Cian. When I get out Cian and his driver are surrounded by a liter of shopping bags. I just shake my head as I approach. This is too much it's ridiculous. I am going home soon and I don't need all of this. "Cian this is too much. I can't even take all of this back with me on a plane." I tell him. He is unbelievable. "And where do you think you are going without me?" He asks me. "Cian, I need to go home. I have to check on my parents and friends." "You mean Rory?" Cian almost snaps at me. "What's your problem with Rory?" I ask him with a frown. "He is in love with you." Cian says staring at me. I laugh in his face. "Rory? Now that is just downright ridiculous." I tell him. "You don't see the way he looks at you when you think he isn't looking." Cian tells me. He continues, "Anyway he wants what is mine and you aren't going anywhere." He says looking down at me.

He basically pushes me into the back of the car as his driver rolls up the partition that divides us. "I didn't realize I was a prisoner." I tell him with a stern look. "It's for your protection." He says, trying to reassure me. He puts his hand on my thigh and I push his hand away. "You can't keep me locked up here with you. I need to check on my family and friends." I tell him. "It won't be for long we could be there as soon as this weekend in fact." He tells me with a knowing smirk. "Oh, well why didn't you just say so?" "I was going to tell you tonight." He says, looking at me.

I turn away and stare out the window. I am not sure if I know what I am doing. All that I do know is that I have feelings for him. A lot of feelings that's for damn sure. So many emotions that I don't know how I truly feel. They are like a whirlpool inside of me and he knows just how to make me spin. "Quinn look at me." Cian says reaching for me. I continue to stare out the window. I don't want to tell him how I feel about him because it scares me. He scares me. It's all just too much too fast.

He gently grasps my chin and turns my head to look at him. "Mo Cushlie, I am doing everything in my power so we can go home. There are some changes that may need to happen for us to be safe at home though." He says taking in my expression. "What kind of changes?" I ask him curiously. "Well for instance I need you by my side when we return." He tells me with a serious look. "Why are you being so serious? I thought it was all over Cian?" I ask warily. He pulls me against him and consoles me in his strong arms. "The hard part is over my love but we do have to convince some people that the O'Connor's family rule is really over." "How could they deny that it's not?" I ask, visibly shuddering. I will never forget that day.