“But there’s one more thing. If something happens to me, if things go south, Jake knows to run with you. He’s got instructions that even if you’re kicking and screaming, he’s to drive off with you until you make it back to California so you can get on a plane and go home.”
“Home?”
“You just told me you wanted to go back to Hawaii, Ainsley. This is your chance. I’m giving it to you in case… Well, you know.”
“I don’t want to go anywhere without you.”
“Ainsley!” he growls “I’m done with this. You have to listen to me for once and for all.” He reaches out and pulls me into his arms. I snuggle into his chest, smelling the vague scent of detergent, cologne, and smoke on his shirt. I sigh as he continues, “I will find you, whether it be in this life or the next, but I will find you. Ain’t now
