Free Misty Moon: Book 1 by Ella Price Page A

sighed. “Me too, but when
Dominic finds out, you take the punishment.”
    I nodded and smiled. “I will handle
Dominic. We have to leave around eleven thirty. I will meet you two
up the road, once I can get away.”
    They agreed and left me to make plans.
Dominic was going to be a problem once he found out. I was going to
have to tell Maggie what was going on so she wouldn’t be caught off
guard.
    I hurried up the stairs to Maggie’s
bedroom. I knocked gently and Maggie opened the door. She was in a
robe, but she didn’t look like she was asleep. “Is something
wrong?” she asked looking me over.
    I shook my head. “I am going somewhere
around midnight. I just wanted to let you know, but please don’t
tell Dominic anything.”
    She looked at me for a minute like she
was trying to decide what to say. “I have a feeling you are going
to do something incredibly stupid, but I trust you. If you need me
just call.”
    Relief washed over me. She wasn’t
going to be difficult. I knew deep down she wouldn’t be, but it was
nice to be proved right every once in a while. “Thank you Maggie,”
I said softly and hugged her.
    She sighed. “Just be careful and trust
your judgment.”
    I nodded and hurried downstairs. I was
going to bring supplies just in case.

 
    The three of us sat on the bridge
outside of town. We were in Danny’s truck and the tension was so
thick it could be cut with a knife. Danny was gripping the steering
wheel and I could see the tension in his jaw. Marie was sitting in
the back seat waiting nervously. I was nervous too even though I
tried to hide it.
    Headlights appeared down the road in
front of us. A large black SUV pulled up not far from us. “Stay
behind me and don’t instigate anyone,” I ordered as I climbed
out.
    I walked to the front of the truck as
Brayden got out of the driver’s seat and walked around the front of
the truck. He was dressed in tight fitting jeans, and a leather
jacket. He looked the part and I hated to admit it, but he looked
good. “I didn’t think you would show up love. I suppose my judge of
character is a little off these days.”
    “ Where is she?” I asked
brushing off his comment. I was surprised I sounded braver then I
felt.
    “ Patience darling, I am
attempting to be pleasant,” he said as he waved his
hand.
    Three other males got out of the SUV.
One of them was leading a woman with curly bright red hair. She
looked disgruntled, but unharmed. They released the woman and she
hurried over to us. Marie helped her to the backseat of the
truck.
    “ Let’s get out of here
Kylie,” Danny said backing away.
    “ Go, I’ll be right behind
you,” I said quietly. Danny hesitated and I looked at him. He
backed away and climbed in the front seat of the truck.
    “ I find it amusing that
such a young woman shows no fear. You really must be something
special,” Brayden said amused.
    “ I am not special I am just
not afraid. Thank you for keeping your end,” I said
softly.
    He smiled and moved closer to me.
“Normally I wouldn’t be so accommodating, but who could deny a face
like this,” he whispered as he brushed his fingertips down my
cheek.
    “ A lot of people. I have to
go,” I said before he got any closer. I went to move away and he
caught my arm.
    “ Before you do, may I?” he
asked as he produced a silver necklace. It had a solid ruby heart
encased in silver. He wanted to put it on me. I wasn’t sure if I
should accept, but I didn’t want to anger him.
    “ This is not necessary, but
if you insist,” I said in almost a whisper. I turned and moved my
hair aside. He put the necklace on me then traced a spot on my
shoulder.
    “ Perfect just as I
thought,” he whispered. I stiffened as he pulled me against him.
Danny went to get out and I shook my head and Danny hesitated. “I
will put this little I-owe-you away for now, but you do owe me love
and I will collect eventually.”
    I felt my cheeks redden and my pulse
raced. “I never thought any