Page 35 of Drive Me Crazy

I lean in, whispering. "I would love to have a girl's night; I haven't had one since my freshman year of college."

"We can have as many as you want! I mean, it's Cherry Grove, there's always something happening here and lawd knows these people are poppin' out babies like it's a business."

My eyes widen. "Good to know, I'll keep her under wraps."

"Same, girl." Her lips purse. "Same."

Our descent to the security room is fairly easy, although Emerson's doing her best to make me comfortable, I'm still slightly off kilter. I'm surprised how at ease I am; it actually scares me.

Emerson points toward the hallway on the right as we stop at the second floor, she directs me to the third door on the right and pushes it open.

I squint, shielding my eyes from the glow of the monitors. "Bright light, bright light."

"Ahhhh ha haha. Good one." She clicks a few buttons, and the panel glows red. "And we are locked down."

"The entire place?" I cut my eyes at her.

"Yup!" She smacks her lips. "The compound is on lock."

I can't help but to snicker. Yes, she funny but to me, I'm safe. "Don't tell anyone, but I kinda love your brother."

"Never a doubt." She mumbles under her breath. Same girl, but not right now.