Creed of Redemption (S.I.N. Rock Star Trilogy #2) by S.R. Watson, Shawn Dawson

bit protective, but wouldn’t you.”
    “Look. I care about Lourdes. She needs someone too. When shit went down last night, you were quick to grab Lily, but you left your sister hanging. I was the one there for her when she needed someone. And I’m the one here for her today when she needs a friend. I don’t see any one else taking on that role at the moment. You?” There is complete fucking silence. I have no idea what’s happening now. “Okay. Then don’t give me any hypocritical bullshit. If there’s nothing else, I’m going back in the room. Ivy, we’ll talk later. Please, in the future, call first.” I can faintly make out Ivy responding, but I can’t make out what she’s saying.
    Diesel comes back into the room and locks the door.
    “Everything okay?” I don’t want to come between him and my brother.
    “It’ll be fine. Let’s see what we can find to watch on this damn TV,” he says grabbing the remote. “I’ll cook us up something to eat in a little bit, unless you’re hungry now. You didn’t eat your pancakes at the diner.”
    “No. I’m good for now. I did eat the eggs and fruit before you came in. My stomach is still a little queasy from the alcohol so I’m not ready for anything heavy,” I assure.
    “Cool.” He flips through the channels until he finds my favorite show, Elementary . He then pulls me to him like before, only this time, we’re not going to sleep. We’re…cuddling. This is probably a terrible idea. As a matter of fact, I’m sure of it. For now I’m going to enjoy it, though. He chose me over Ivy this time. He chose our bubble.

 
    L ourdes watches one of her favorite shows, Elementary . She was a little more than excited to see that it was airing the new season. I think my brother watches this too. I’ve seen it recorded on our DVR back at the lake house. She is asleep now, snuggled underneath me. I flip through the channels as I feel myself getting drowsy. I need to get up and cook us something. I need to make her eat. To my surprise the door swings open and it catches me off guard. I thought I fucking locked that door. It’s Xander, but I don’t bother to move. The scene before him is what it is. He walks in and pauses when he sees his sister in my arms.
    “You care about her don’t you?” he starts.
    “Of course I do, Xander.” He has no idea the extent of it.
    “Look, I apologize for my earlier accusations. Truth is, I wasn’t there and you were. I’m honestly just glad she had someone when she needed it the most,” Xander reassures me.
    “Where’s Ivy?” I know the bus hasn’t stopped again since our last conversation.
    “She’s watching Keyser and Gable battle each other in dominos,” he informs me.
    “Any other members from Reckless Ambition here?”
    He shakes his head. “Just her.” I know I need to talk with Ivy. I’m not sure if there will be a round two. This is why I wanted to abandon the three fuck rule on the road. I don’t want to give her false hope.
    “I understand. If it were my sister, I would be just as protective.” I ease my arm out from under her and leave the room. As soon as I enter the living area, Ivy is on her feet.
    “Finally,” she huffs. “What the hell?”
    “Don’t,” I caution her. “Lourdes is my friend. I’m not trying to be a douche, but why are you here?” I’m not going to curb my concern to pacify her. Yeah, we fucked, but it was a mutual want. I’m not her boyfriend and I don’t owe her any explanations.
    “I wanted to see you. I don’t make it a habit of just fucking someone and then not speaking with him.” There is an uncomfortable pause in the room. The guys don’t know how to react.
    “Just stop, Ivy.” I wanted her to come out and acknowledge that she wanted to see me, although it was uninvited, but she is making me regret giving a shit. On cue the bedroom door creaks open. Lourdes peeks out so I go to her.
    “What do you want to eat?” She needs to eat something. “We