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He wrapped his arms around my waist. “Damn straight. And I haven’t missed the bullshit at the station for a minute.”
Every time he said that I worried it was bravado, and that he truly had made a rash decision in the heat of a very emotional moment. But again, I looked into his eyes and saw the truth there. Even though Fawn’s whereabouts rested heavily on us all, Boston had been happier these past few weeks than I’d ever seen him. He smiled more. Walked with a bounce in his step. And loved me like nobody else ever had. He was happy.
His smile cracked through my darkness every time. It was why I liked having him around so much.
“My team and I know we have big tasks ahead of us. And we take those responsibilities very seriously. We’re here to serve this community. Each and every member of it, from those who live in Providence, to those who live in Saint View. Every person has a voice. And everyone will be heard.” He glanced over at me, meeting my gaze. “Nobody gets left behind. As such, I promise to all of you in this crowd tonight…” His eyes burned bright, right into mine. “And to my eldest daughter, that we will find Fawn Conroy, who has been missing for the past four weeks. A task force has been put together by my own personal security and is working in conjunction with the police and other personal investigation services. I’m pledging that whatever it takes, no matter the hours, the manpower, or the money, we will find Fawn and bring her home.”
A sob burst from my chest, and Boston gathered me in his arms.
“You knew he was doing this?” I asked him. “Why didn’t you say anything?”
“He asked me not to,” Boston said into my hair. “If he hadn’t been elected, it wouldn’t have happened, and he didn’t want to disappoint you.”
William wrapped up his speech and with a wave to his cheering supporters, he walked off the stage. He stopped in front of me, an arm’s length away. “Eve…” he started.
He didn’t get to finish.
“Thank you,” I said stiffly.
He went to pat me on the arm, but I stepped out of his reach. He might have made a teeny tiny step in the right direction, but I didn’t forgive and forget that easily.
He dropped his arm to his side and settled for a, “You’re welcome.”
“Aw, look at you two getting along. Does this mean you’re going to call him Dad now?” Dylan asked with a chuckle.
I shot my younger brother a death stare. But I didn’t miss the hope in William’s eye.
“Perhaps you could come to dinner sometime.” William cleared his throat and tugged at his shirt collar like it was suddenly too tight. “I mean, legitimately this time.”
Unlike last time he’d invited me, this time, I could tell he meant it.
“I’ll think about it.”
32
EVE
“Is the blindfold really necessary?”
Boston grumbled as he tugged me along by the hand. “It is if you actually want to be surprised.”
“I don’t. I hate surprises.”
“You won’t hate this one. I promise.”
I was doubtful. But he’d been excited about whatever was going on here for the past two days. His enthusiasm was hard not to catch. He’d left me little notes all over the place—at home, and at the club—dropping clues so cryptic that even after half a dozen of them, I still had no idea what we were doing. But seeing his excitement was enough. He wanted me to love whatever this was, and so I would. Because it was from him, and I kinda loved the guy.
I never got sick of saying that.
“Is it much farther?” I asked. “You didn’t tell me to dress for a hike.” Soft grass was squashed by my new summer sandals, and my long boho style dress swayed around my ankles. I’d assumed we were going to the beach, maybe for a picnic, or a swim, so I’d worn my bikini underneath, but there’d been no scent of salt in the air when we’d gotten out of the car, and no crashing of waves against the shore.
“Just a few more steps and then I’ll take the blindfold off.”
He stopped and swiveled me into position. “Okay, you ready?”
Despite myself, excitement rose. “This better be good, Boston. You’ve hyped it up that much.”
He chuckled. “It’s good. Take your blindfold off.”
