Chapter 41

Jared kept the girls at his house for the night. He didn't want them spending the night at their own house, where their father could come back.

Amy tried a weak protest on him, but Jared had overridden her. He wasn't going to allow any nonsense, not when her life and those of her siblings might be in danger. Funk had already killed once; Jared wasn't going to give him the chance to do it again.

He made up the guest bed for Millie and Sarah, who were thrilled to have a sleepover. They went over to the house with Jared to collect a few things for the night, including Amy's overnight stuff.

Jared and Amy put the girls to bed together, assured them that they would be just fine and let them know that they would be down the hall.

Amy blushed as they made their way back to Jared's room together. "Where do I sleep?" she asked softly.

Jared curved his arm around her waist and squeezed her hip. "You're with me."

She didn't say anything but followed him back to his room. Jared gave