"I'm off. I need to meet Dexter and get everything sorted there. I am also meeting Dale and the team to ensure she is safe. Keep your phone on you. You said you can protect her, Jax, so do it." He gets up and walks out, the door slamming behind him.
Jax lets his head fall back as his eyes close. He shouldn't have done that with Melodie. Lucas is right. It is wrong and not part of the work at all. He feels Melodie climbing on his lap, her hands wrapping around his neck as his head shakes.
"No, Melodie." His words are quiet.
"You said you haven't finished, Jax."
He can hear the want and need in her voice. His head shakes again. "Not happening, Melodie." His voice is stern. She looks at him confused.
"Jax, please, you said you wanted me. That you hadn't finished."
He opens his eyes,
