Uniting the Souls (Souls of Chicago #6)(39)

I quickly dialed his number, holding my breath as it rang. Once, twice, three times before finally going to voicemail. I tapped my fingers on my desk nervously and without giving it any thought, I called Hudson.

As it began to ring, I remembered that he was probably with a patient and that I shouldn’t interrupt. I went to hang up, but then he answered and just the sound of his voice calmed me and I was able to take a deep breath.

“I was just thinking about you,” Hudson said.

“You were?” I couldn’t hide the surprise in my voice. I still had trouble believing that a man like Hudson would be interested in me. Hudson chuckled into the phone and the sound made goose bumps break out all over my body.

“I think you’d be surprised how much of my day is spent thinking about you and Matt,” he informed me.

“I think about both of you all the time too,” I admitted quietly. I was pretty sure I could hear him smiling through the phone and I felt the beginnings of a smile forming on my face as well.

“So, it’s not that I’m not thrilled to hear from you, because I am very glad you called, Isaac,” he assured me. “But is everything alright?”

“I’m not sure,” I answered.

“What’s wrong, baby?” he asked and my eyes itched when I heard the endearment.

“I don’t know. Matt never showed up for work today and he’s not answering his phone. I thought maybe he just had an appointment and was running late, but he never called. It’s just not like him at all. Matt hasn’t missed a day of work since I’ve been here and I’m starting to get really worried,” I said in a rush.

I heard what sounded like a door opening and then muffled voices as if Hudson had covered up the phone with his hand as he spoke with someone. A second later he was back.

“I’m coming to pick you up. I should be there in about ten minutes. Do you know where Matt lives?” he asked. I felt bad for taking Hudson away from his work, but I was also relieved to know that he would be there soon and would help me figure out what was going on.

“I’ve never been there, but I know his address. I’ll watch for you,” I told him.

“Try not to worry, Isaac. I’ll be there soon and we’ll go see him together and make sure he’s alright.” Hudson sounded so sure and it helped calm my frayed nerves.

I grabbed my phone and my jacket off the back of the door, rushing down the hall to tell Allison we were going to check on Matt. She seemed relieved that we were handling it and asked me to let her know once we found him. I promised I would and then I went outside to wait for Hudson. It didn’t take long before I saw his black SUV pulling into the parking lot and I hurried to climb into the passenger seat.

“Thank you for doing this. I’m so sorry to bother you, but I was worried and I didn’t know who else to call,” I explained as soon as I shut the door. Hudson turned to face me and his eyes held so much kindness that I felt myself melting.

“Don’t apologize for reaching out to me, ever. I’m glad you called me, I want to be here for you whenever you need me,” he said and I could hear the sincerity in his voice. My breath hitched as he leaned in and kissed me. It was gentle, sweet and full of promises.

“Thank you,” I whispered. I’d never had anyone I could rely on except Matt, but even with him, I hadn’t felt comfortable calling him unless it was work related, until recently. I was hoping that Saturday night had been a turning point in our relationship, but now I wasn’t so sure.

“Come on, let’s go see what’s going on with our guy.”

Hudson grabbed my hand and held it as he drove away from the center. My body flushed warm all over at the thought of Matt being our guy. I wanted both of them to be mine so badly and I wanted to be theirs. I just hoped Matt hadn’t already closed the door on the idea without giving us a proper chance.





My head felt like it was about to split in two as I stepped in the shower. I stood there and let the hot water beat down on my shoulders, hoping it would relieve some of the knots that had formed there. I rarely drank, so to go off on a bender like I had was taking a serious toll on my body.

I washed myself carefully, my movements slow so as not to upset my fragile stomach. I’d already spent the evening losing a lot of the alcohol I’d consumed and while I doubted there was anything left, my stomach still cramped uneasily every now and then. It was stupid to drink that much, I knew that, but it had started as something to help take the edge off and quickly escalated into the need to feel completely numb.

Isaac and I had held hands as we shared a cab ride home from Hudson’s place and I gave him a quick kiss before he climbed out of the car and walked up the steps to his apartment. I’d had an amazing night with the two men and I’d been surprised at how natural it seemed to be, having sex with both of them at the same time. I’d expected it to be a little awkward at first as we figured out who would do what, while making sure everyone was included. Instead, we’d moved together as if we’d done it a thousand times before, while at the same time exploring and learning each other’s bodies.

Isaac had been so open and honest, holding nothing back as he’d given himself to us for the first time. Hudson had taken control over my body, kissing and tasting me, silently begging for me to let go. I’d wanted to give myself over to him, to let him consume me until there was nothing left to do but feel the power of his body next to mine. I’d held back, not quite ready to take that leap, but Hudson had seemed satisfied with whatever I was willing to give.