Chapter 39

Maybella and the security were downstairs by the main entrance, Joshua and Ivory up in her bedroom having a moment to themselves. They hadn’t said much to each other over the last several hours, spending more time exchanging looks and keeping everybody informed and calm as they could manage. But that time was to be no more, Ivory watching him pack and barricade the room in specific areas.

“I love you, Joshua!” Ivory cried, staring at his back. Within moments her face ran with makeup. Before he had the chance to turn and face her she stepped towards him and put a hand on each shoulder, twisting and spinning him with all of her strength to face her, to see what he’d brought out of her.