Page 76 of Saved By A God
I hate the plain jeans and dirty shirt she has on. I’ve wiped her arms, hands, and feet clean, but wish I could get her in a shower and into comfortable clothes.
Soon.
Once again, I brush my palm over the side of her face, and leaning forward, I kiss her forehead.
And once a-fucking-gain, she smells wrong.
She’s supposed to smell like vanilla and caramel.
I need to get the bodywash she loves.
And clothes.
And all the fucking candy her heart desires.
Just as I pull back, Rosie makes a whimpering sound while turning onto her side.
I brace my forearm near her face as I lean down again, pressing a kiss to her cheek. “I’m here. You’re safe,bella mia. We’re all here.”
Another tidal wave of emotion moves through my chest.
The corner of her mouth quivers, and I kiss it.
Is she having a nightmare? Should I wake her?
“Enzo,” she mumbles before her breathing speeds up drastically, then she lets out a soft, hopeless-sounding sob.
I rub my other hand up and down her back. “Wake up, Rosie.”
It takes several seconds before her lashes lift, but she looks out of it for a little longer before her red-rimmed eyes widen on me.
Christ, I’ve never seen her eyes so bloodshot before.
Giving her a tender smile, I murmur, “Hey,bella mia.” I brush my fingertips over her face. “Keep your eyes closed.”
She shakes her head and grips hold of my elbow. When she tries to pull herself up, I lean even closer, practically lying down on her. I pepper the side of her face with kisses.
“You’re here,” she gasps. “You’re really here!”
“I’m here.”
“Enzo.” My name shudders over her lips as she breaks down.
I pull a little back and gently wipe her tears away as they fall.
Rosie’s always the one who’s upbeat and teasing the fuck out of people, and seeing her cry is like having someone take a sledgehammer to my heart.
“We’re almost home,” I tell her, thinking the news will help make her feel better. “Your parents are going to love on you like crazy, so brace yourself for a ton of hugs and kisses.”
A smile breaks through her tears. “You won’t hear me complain.” Her eyes lock on mine, then a heartbreaking sob bursts from her, and she shakes her head.
Seeing the torment in her gaze has me pushing my arms beneath her. I hold her as tight as I can. “I’m so fucking sorry I couldn’t find you sooner. You just vanished.”
Her voice is hoarse as she asks, “You didn’t think I blew myself up with the fortress?”
“No. I could still feel you. Your Dad and I searched everywhere. When I got the signals from you, fuck, it was one of the happiest days of my life.”
Rosie’s gaze flits over my face before locking on my eyes. “Thank you for not giving up on me.”
