Burn Those Who Burned Me novel Chapter 158

Chapter 158

Kai’s POV:

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Gracie cuddled next to me as we made our way home. My heart swelled, I was glad she was so comfortable with me. Still, I could tell she was still exhausted. I knew my family wanted to celebrate, but I wouldn’t let her stay up too long. She needed more rest, one night was clearly not enough.

As we pulled out of the parking lot, my phone began to buzz. Answering without checking to see who it was, I was unprepared for the loud voice on the other end.

“Kaaaaai!!!!! I’m at your house!! Your mom said you’re on the way home with Graceland!!”

Tyler.

Tyler Green and I had been friends since we were fourteen years old. We met in private school when my family returned to Phoenix from Conrad. After meeting Gracie, I realized I didn’t want to go back to a world where people were too scared to open up or befriend me. After the passing of Sammy, I was afraid I’d lost my one and only friend and that I would go back to being lonely. Then I met this remarkable girl, and she made me realize that even someone like me could make friends.

Tyler was the complete opposite of me in terms of mannerisms. As mature, refined, and reserved as I was, Tyler was as goofy, loud, and immature. Our difference in behavior is what kept us balanced. He would force me to open up and be youthful while I kept him grounded….well as grounded as he could be.

I rolled my eyes at the sound of his loud voice. I could feel Gracie chuckling. I wanted them to meet but I also dreaded it. Tyler was the type of friend that would expose everything I DIDN’T want her to know. Not to mention, he was a very energetic and lively person. Fun…would be the better term. Tyle had the ability to be familiar with just about anybody. I’m ashamed to admit I wasn’t excited about sharing Gracie with everyone. It was bad enough I had to share her with my family. Kayla was already starting to lay claim to her.

Still, I’d sent Tyler on a job, so I knew that was the primary reason he’d came back to Phoenix.

“That’s correct. We’re actually on our way home now.”

“Uhhh….so I’ll get to meet the infamous Gracie soon…this should be fun.”

I rolled my eyes; I hadn’t even seen him yet and I was already irritated.

“Tyler you-”

“Relax! I’m going to be on my best behavior.”

I believed none of what he’d just promised.

“Fine. We’ll see you all shortly.”

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9:44 Wed, Sep 10

Chapter 158

I hung up the phone with a grimace expression.

My peaceful bubble with Gracie would soon come to an end. I could feel her giggling on my chest. Immediately bringing me out my funk, I smiled down at her.

“I love that sound,”

Win

Her eyes shot up at me. There was so much life in those beautiful brown eyes. She smiled lightly.

“Your friend sounds like an interesting character.”

“Interesting is the polite term…he’s absolutely annoying. If he irritates you in any way let me know. I’ll waste no time sending him to an untimely death.”

Gracie laughed aloud at my threat. That was it. I couldn’t hold myself back any longer. I could feel my hands gently pull her face closer to mine as I leaned in.

I kissed Gracie gently on the lips. Realizing what I’d done, immediately pulled back. Suddenly, Gracie grabbed my shirt. Her eyes were burning with something I couldn’t described.

Desire?

She gently pulled me back to her. I watched her eyes nervously close as she leaned in for another kiss. This time, I kissed her with more passion. I wanted to claim her; I needed her to know she belonged to me. That I cherish her. I wanted her to feel all of the loved I’d held in for over ten years in that kiss.

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