Page 86 of Addicted to You

Elliott barked out a laugh. “I thought something was up when you brought him to the wedding.”

I rolled my eyes. “No, you didn’t.”

“Uh-huh.” He looked at Savannah. “Didn’t I, babe?”

She giggled. “You did, but you were also drunk, so I didn’t think much of it.” She turned to us. “Congratulations.”

Malachi lifted his soda. “I think I speak for all of us when I say it’s good to see you happy, man. And Cash, even though we have all long considered you one of us, take this as your official welcome to the Surrender family.”

Everyone clinked their glasses, and the happiness in the room was almost palpable. Malachi was right; we were a family, and I was grateful for all the awesome stuff we were experiencing together.

Once we finished eating, we got down to business and discussed the label’s request for a new album and tour. We’d have more than six months before we would need to start recording, so without any hesitation, we all agreed we were on board.

Later that night, after everyone left, Cash and I worked together to clean the kitchen.

“Are you excited about the new album?” he asked, leaning against the counter as I started the dishwasher.

I nodded. “I am. I’ve actually been working on something that I want to talk to the guys about, but I’d like you to hear it first.”

His brows lifted. “Hear it? Does that mean you’re going to sing for me finally?”

A smile spread across my face. “It does, but remember, it’s been a long time since I’ve done this. You can’t say anything if I sound like shit.”

He chuckled. “I’m sure you won’t sound like shit.”

I was glad he was confident because my nerves were suddenly getting the best of me. I dried my hands on the kitchen towel, then hurried to the bedroom to grab my guitar. Sitting down on the couch, I took a second to tune it before strumming the first chords.

Closing my eyes, I let the music take over and began singing.

“Running fast down the road of fame

Chasing a high I could never keep

Thinking I could make everyone believe my lies

But you saw through it all when you looked into my eyes

I needed someone to keep the demons at bay

Someone to keep me from drifting away

Drowning fast, but no one saw

Too far gone, thought I’d lost it all

Showing me things I only dreamed of

Teaching me trust when I’d given up”

When I was finished, I opened my eyes and found Cash staring at me, his gaze full of emotion.

“Wow,” he breathed. “I love it.”

“That’s good because it’s about you. It’s not done yet?—”

He cut off my words by pressing his lips to mine. Suddenly, I was no longer holding the guitar, and our clothes were being stripped off in a frenzy.

“I need you to fuck me right now,” I pleaded.