Styx (Walk Of Shame 2nd Generation #2)(48)

As much as I’d love to ask her what that was, at this point, I’m just happy to see her and my mother walking out that door.

Fuck . . . this is going to be a long night . . .





Meadow

IT WAS A ROUGH NIGHT for Lily, but she finally fell asleep just after one this morning once she promised me she’d get herself some help to stay away from Frank.

I spent most of our time together convincing her that she’ll be okay without him and that a real man that loved his family wouldn’t hurt them. When a real man loves his family, he does everything in his power to protect them.

Like Styx . . .

The son that she raised.

She deserves so much more than what Frank’s ever given her and I’m just glad that my words made her somewhat see that.

My heart instantly ached for Styx the moment he walked through his door early this morning, looking tired and worn out, but unfortunately I couldn’t stay to comfort Styx and let him know that I’m here for him.

Dani reamed my ass over the phone and only gave me fifteen minutes to make it to the hospital. I was already thirty minutes late so I don’t blame her.

I practically begged to work a double today so that I could take yesterday off and now I wish with everything in me that I had today off too so I could spend time with Styx and make sure that he’s okay.

I’ve been here for over fifteen hours now and the only thing that’s been on my mind is Styx. I miss him like crazy.

My heart aches every time I think about him and what he had to do last night. I want to be there for him. I should be there for him.

As much as I want to talk to him though, I haven’t messaged him because I know he’s taking the day off to spend with Lily.

They need this time together and I will never get in the way of them having it. I’ve never seen a mother than needs her son as much as she needs Styx right now.

I’m off in an hour so if he’s free then I’ll let him come to me when he’s ready.

For now, I’ll just do my best to focus on my duties here at the hospital.

As hard as that might be . . .



I’VE BEEN HOME FOR ALMOST an hour, so exhausted that I can barely even stand, but that hasn’t stopped my mind from worrying about Styx.

I left my phone in the bedroom when I changed so I didn’t even know Styx must’ve been texting me, until I hear a knock at the door.

Jumping up from the couch, I rush over to open it so fast that I don’t even have time to pay attention to who’s standing on my porch until it’s too late.

Jase pushes past my arm, letting himself inside. “We need to talk, Meadow. I can’t handle this shit.”

“Jase,” I growl. “There’s nothing to talk about so I’m going to ask you this nicely. And I will only ask nicely once. Please leave. It’s late and I’m exhausted.”

Shaking his head, he yanks at his hair and comes at me, grabbing my arms. “I miss you. I didn’t think I cared about you as much as I do until I saw you with that asshole.”

Not liking his closeness, I yank my arms away from him and start backing away. “Have you been drinking?” I point toward the opened door. “Leave. Right. Now.”

He laughs and takes a step toward me, reaching out his arms. “Did you listen to anything I just said? I care about you. I want you.”

I keep backing up, until I’m pressed against the wall with Jase blocking me in with his arms. This is the last position I want to be in with him. Especially when he’s been drinking. I’ve already watched one drunken asshole make a fool of himself. I don’t need to see another one.

“I’m sorry, Jase, but no.” I place my hand on his hard chest and give him a shove, but he doesn’t budge. “Get the fuck out.”

He shakes his head and then grabs my wrist, hard, holding it still so he can lean in and attempt to kiss me.

I turn my head to the side and fight to get my wrist free. “Get the fuck off me, Jase!” I scream and push at him with all my might. “Don’t you kiss me. Get off!”

Clenching his jaw, he picks me up and tosses me onto the couch, before throwing himself on top of me and kissing me.

He forces his mouth on mine so hard that I cut my lip on his tooth. Before I know it, his erection is pressed between my legs.

“You used to love this. Remember? Give me a chance to remind you.”

“Get off!” I thrust my hips and yell, until I feel his body weight lift off of me and then hear the sound of bone meeting bone.

Surprised, I sit up, fighting to catch my breath as I watch Styx, beating the shit out of Jase.

Shock takes over and for a second, I can’t speak. All I can do is jump over the couch to get away from them.