Love Me in the Dark novel Chapter 11

KREW

“You made your point the first time, Kai. Just stay away from her, or you will ruin our family for good.” I looked at him for a moment before I walked out of his office. I loved him and this family, but I couldn’t keep him from destroying other’s lives because of his grudge against the Rouges.

I met my sister in the coffee shop after I left Kai.

“Looks like it didn’t end well.”

I sipped my coffee. “You seem not so surprised.”

“I know my brothers.”

I looked at her. “You said you knew me, then you should know by now what I told Kai before I bolted out.”

“He told me to convince you to stop whatever nonsense you’re doing. His words, by the way. He said that you’d done too much for one woman.”

“Did he know that you were the one who sent River to me?”

“Yeah, but he didn’t buy it. Can I come with you?”

“Not now.”

She stared at me as if she was trying to see something beyond what I assumed.

“I didn’t do anything stupid if that’s what the meaning of that look is.”

“Why not?” She shot me a loaded glance.

“Because I was stupid once.”

“What’s wrong with doing something stupid once again?”

I chuckled. A sly grin spread across my lips. “You’re not suggesting…”

“Oh, I am.” She beamed at me. “I know you were affected by what happened three years ago. You liked her, and who wouldn’t. River is like a priceless painting, but for painting, you just have to hang it on the wall for display, and in her case, she needs certain care, touch, and connection. Ugh, do I need to explain?”

“She’s too fragile right now.”

“You’re dumb.”

“I just fired her.”

“What?” she yelled, which got customers’ attention. “Why did you do that?”

“I don’t need her.”

“Are you crazy?” She narrowed her eyes at me.

“I don’t need her to work for me. I want her to get the job she’s passionate about.”

“You need to gain her trust, Weirdo. And firing her won’t help.”

“I have something on my sleeves, you know.”

“What are those? Name one at least.”

“I’m not telling you.”