Page 136 of Fix You

Speaking of my red-haired beauty, I’d just sat down at my desk when a call came from Maeve. Because of her classes, she’d had to leave two days after the bombing. I missed her even more now. I’d sent two bodyguards with her back to Dublin. Technically, since she was still a Kavanaugh, she should’ve had security through her brothers, but I was more than happy to ensure her safety.

“Good morning, amore,” I purred into the phone.

A contented sigh came over the phone. “Good morning.”

“Are you just calling to hear my voice?” I teased.

“No, I wanted to thank you.”

“For what?”

“The gorgeous roses.”

Furrowing my brows, I leaned forward in my seat. “What roses?”

“The ones at my door.”

Absolute panic ricocheted over me. “Maeve, get away from the door and the roses.”

“Why?”

“I didn’t send them.”

“But the card says they’re from you.”

“Did you hear me? Get Pauly and Aldo to get you the hell away from there.”

“Just let me get Murphy,” she said as I heard the jingling of her keys.

“No, don’t wait! Get out!”

At her scream, I shot out of my chair. “Maeve? Maeve, what’s wrong?” I demanded.

There came a muffled thump as if she had dropped the phone. My heart accelerated to the point it threatened to beat out of my chest. “MAEVE?”I screamed in desperation.

“Sir, it’s me, Pauly.”

“What the fuck is going on?”

“She’s okay, but–” His voice cut off as he gagged.

“What?!” I shouted, gripping the phone.

“The dog’s….been mutilated.”

I sank down into my chair. Caruso had sent someone to break into her apartment and kill Murphy. He was showing me regardless of where she was in the world, he could get to her in my absence.

“Get Aldo to take her out of there. Then pack her shit up and get her to the Shelborne until I can come get her.”

“Yes, sir.”

Maeve’s agonized sobs staked through my chest to pierce my heart. “Can she talk to me?”

“I’m afraid she’s inconsolable. Aldo is picking her up now and taking her to the car.”

As soon as I hung up, I tossed my phone on the table. With the myriad of emotions coursing through me, I threw my head back and screamed until my throat ran dry.

I was so thoroughly fucked.