Jude
I wasn't going to lie and say I wasn't scared out of my mind. If this was just me, I'd be okay with it, but it's not. It's Meg and Beckett. Their lives, their reputation, their credibility is on the line. Meg could face losing her son all because of her involvement with me. I loved her and wanted her in my life. I wanted her by my side at all times but I wouldn't risk her losing Beckett.
I will admit that her fight and drive to keep both of us made my insides turn to mush but I was still scared. Here within the four walls of her bedroom we were safe. For now we were still a family. What would happen when we emerged? What would everyone say when we rejoined the events downstairs? Who was still here? Where was Beckett? As if sensing my questions Meg put her hand on my thigh stopping
