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the walls and packing them in a box. Her head lifts as I walk into the room, and she smiles as I sit down next to her. Her hand reaches to my face, and she tucks some of my now snarled hair behind my ear. “How are you feeling? Let me see your neck.” I raise my head, and she frowns. “Well, it doesn’t look as bad as it did earlier. That’s good.” She looks back into my eyes and smiles sadly. “I’m so sorry, Stormy. Seems like you can’t catch a break, huh?” I shake my head not knowing what to say. She starts to wrap up another picture, and I feel useless just sitting here and letting her do everything but now I’m not in the mood to do anything.
    I look around the room which consists of the kitchen and living room and then back at her. “Where’s Bo?” She places a wrapped framed picture in the box and looks back at me.
    “He went to get a couple more boxes. He should be back soon.” She lays her hand on mine. “Would you like him to take you back to the house? I can finish up here. Looks like this is all there is left to do.” She smiles sweetly.
    “Oh! I don’t want you to have to finish. I can do the rest tomorrow after the service, really.” I start to feel so guilty. She and Knox have been so kind, and I don’t deserve any of it.
    She smiles again and then begins wrapping up another picture. “Nonsense. It’s no trouble and I’m almost done. Why have to come back here again tomorrow, especially when you’re grieving. Bo can load up everything you want to take with you in his Jeep and I can bring this last box when I’m done. I may not even need both boxes he brings. One will probably do it.”
    Our heads turn when the door opens, and Bo walks in carrying two boxes and his face bright with his gorgeous smile. He sets the boxes down by Jade and then walks to the back of the couch, leans over me and kisses my cheek. The guilt starts feeding on me, but I try to shrug it off the best I can. It’s better for him if I do. “You ready to go home, Peaches?” he asks as he smiles still leaning over me. Home. This has been my home for as long as I can remember, however, his house was always like a vacation but also a bit of a second home to me.
    I look at Jade, who’s smiling at me and then back up at Bo. “Yes. I’m ready to go.” He winks at me and walks to the bedroom to get the few boxes there, and I head over to my small makeshift bedroom, gathering up my things there. It’s sad that by the time we get everything loaded all my belongings that mean anything to me all fit in his Jeep. Once back at the house he helps carry everything up to my room and won’t let me make the second trip with him, telling me I should rest and he’d get what’s left. So sweet. I begin unpacking my clothes and take out a few of my favorite pictures, placing them on the dresser, desk and nightstand. By the time I’m done I lay down on the bed, kick my flip flops off and just look out the window. He came for me. He could have been waiting and followed us here. I could have just put Bo, Jade and Knox in danger. What have I done?
    “There all unloaded!” My head snaps to him, and I give him my best smile. He sets down the last box and walks to me, sitting on the bed. “You tired, baby?” I nod but keep smiling. He’s so good to me. He reaches over, brushes some of my long hair off my shoulder and then cups my face. “I’ll let you settle in and rest. You have a big day tomorrow. Come get me when you’re ready. I’m sure dinner will be ready in a while.” Leaning down he kisses me and then rubs his thumb along my jaw. Finally, he stands and leaves the room, closing the door quietly behind him.
    I turn back to the window and just stare. Trouble has always had a way of finding me. It didn’t help getting involved with the wrong people. I’m so fucked up and now I may have fucked up their lives too.

Chapter Four

    I leave my room and take a run on the beach. This is my favorite time of day here. The sun