Her CEO Stalker and Her Second Chance Mate (Adelaide) novel Chapter 57

Chapter 57

Carter

“How did you know?”

“Your name change can’t change your high school yearbook photo,” i let her know.

“Shit,” she swore.

“It was a smart move, but unless he loses interest, which I doubt he will, I don’t think you realize how obsessed

someone like that can be. Eventually, he will come across some evidence to find you. Your lawyer has all the

answers. All he has to do is press, and a man like that isn’t worried about shedding a little blood to get his way.” I

put the truck in gear.

“Are you sure you want to go back to that house alone?”

“Yes, I need to think, I need some space. Not knowing who this other person you’re apparently trying to protect

me from is, is not helping me sort through everything right now. It sounds like excuses, or just another thing I

need to worry about.”

“If I told you, it would be more than just my job at stake; it would be my life,” I admitted. “I can’t help you from 6

feet under. Trust me to handle that situation, Adelaide. I promise, I just want you protected. Unfortunately, I have

to go through him for that.”

“Stop calling me that. I left my life as Adelaide behind. I am Briar now, forget you ever knew that name. This

other guy, I already don’t like him,” she seemed to growl.

“He is a pain in the ass but he has his reasons. Sometimes, the best protections come from the most morally

skewed individuals.” She huffed and looked out the window. “How are you going to be safe at Jake’s? I’m going to

be more worried now with the damage I’ve caused.”

“Misty is going to watch the query, if anyone pings it, I have to decide to run or brace myself for him to come for

1. me. She said something about working on a distraction. Jake’s place is all I have right now, and I can’t run

forever,” She sighed, as my truck ambled down the drive toward the house. The uncertainty of how this was

leaving us was eating me from the inside.

“Look, I get why you are upset, but I needed to be sure before I could vouch for you. If something else came up, it

could ruin what I hoped to accomplish. As things stand, I think I can sway things in your favor.” She snorted at my

response as I pulled in front of the house and put the truck in park. Immediately, she was pushing open the door

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Chapter 57

th a grimace, from moving too fast, which made her pause. I took advantage of that pause and went around to hers, catching her as she slid out a bit too quickly, nearly stumbling. Trying to get away from me or the situation.

I’d done this.

“Easy, Brair, I know you’re pissed at me but cool your jets enough you don’t hurt yourself at least. Talk to me, please,” I pleaded. Her eyes hardened and swear I sensed another presence there, I bent down to inhale, and the

faint scent of mouth watering wisteria laced her normal scent. I met her eyes again and the presence was gone.

“I don’t know what to think, Carter. My life has been nothing but a tilt–a–whirl lately and…”

She was struggling with her feelings right now, pushing her fear down. I hated this, she shouldn’t be alone through it, and I had caused it all on my own; I hadn’t thought the query through. It, however, wasn’t something I

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