Burn Me Once Burn With Me (Ruby Grayson) novel Chapter 43

Cameron Lockridge murmured something under his breath, a trace of indescribable loneliness in his voice.

Ruby didn't catch the hidden meaning in his words. She simply assumed he was surprised, and let out a soft laugh. "Life is full of twists and turns."

Her words drifted through the car like a wisp of smoke, light and fleeting.

Cameron's eyes flickered ever so slightly.

Silence settled between them, broken only by Ruby's gentle whispering as she soothed Mira in her arms.

"We're here."

The car rolled to a stop at the end of a quiet, narrow lane. There, a small townhouse stood with its gate wide open.

"It's an old place, I hope you don't mind," Cameron said as he helped unload Ruby's suitcase, rubbing the back of his head with a sheepish grin.

Ruby waved him off. "You're the one doing us a favor—Mira and I should be thanking you for taking us in."

"Oh, and call me Ruby, please. ‘Ms. Grayson' sounds strange now—I'm not a lawyer anymore."

She smiled gently, but Cameron could see the fragility and wistfulness behind that smile.

He pressed his lips together and nodded. "Alright, Ru—Ruby."

He stumbled a little over her name, but Ruby's warm, crinkled eyes told him she accepted.

"There are plenty of empty rooms inside. Ruby, feel free to pick whichever one you like."

As he spoke, he wheeled her suitcase up the path towards the house. The second time he called her by her first name, it came much more naturally.

They reached the front door, and Cameron paused suddenly.

"Ruby, even if you're not a lawyer anymore, you'll always be the best in my eyes. You're my role model."

He said it with earnest conviction, his eyes full of admiration.

Ruby nearly laughed at his seriousness, but what she felt most was moved.

"It's my honor," she replied softly.

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