Chapter 12 He's Disappointed

Madison raced out the door without a second thought, scanning for Sam and silently praying he hadn't gone far. She peeled out of the driveway and caught sight of his car pulled over at the corner. He was leaning on the door, smoking. Madison's breath hitched. A rush of relief slammed into her. He was still here! Sam saw her too, and their gazes locked. The terror of losing him crashed into the relief of having him back, and Madison couldn't stop the shaking. She cut the engine, got out, and blinked back the sting in her eyes as she walked toward him. Sam frowned. He flicked his cigarette to the pavement, crushed it under his shoe, and reached for the car door. "Don't go," Madison said. She wrapped her arms around him, pressing her face against his back. The clean cedar scent on him steadied her breathing. Hearing the quiver in her voice, Sam hesitated, then said, "I'm not handing Quinn Group over yet. And I'm not letting you and Johnny happen! You don't have to do this." There