“No one gets to touch me ever again without permission. I’m so tired of men thinking that just because they want to touchsomething, they can; even when it doesn’t belong to them!” she says, spinning and looking at both of us. Her eyes are almost completely dark–the demon inside is trying to set itself free.
“That’s right, Little Viper, because you belong to us. All three of us, and no one else gets to touch what is ours,” Damien says, pulling her against him.
“Alright, let's get this cleaned up and get you girls home. That’s enough girls' night for one day.” I laugh, shaking my head and walking up to the corpse laid out on the ground. Damien comes up beside me, grabbing the man's arms as I grab his legs, and we set him up by the dumpster, trying and hoping that it looks like maybe he just passed out here–that is until we can get our cleanup crew out here. Good thing we pay them well. It seems like we will be calling them more now than we ever have.
“Alright, let's blow this popsicle stand,” Raven cheers, grabbing Naomi and walking towards the lot. Me and Damien share a glance, shaking our heads as we both let out a full belly laugh.Whatever bullshit we get into, I’m glad it’s with her.
Chapter 22
Luis
Pain shooting through my side has me jolting awake and gasping for air. Blinking and trying to get my eyes to focus, I see the prick standing there.
“Welp, now that your brothers fell for the bait, we get to wait and see them sweat. We’re going to see how badly they want to save their precious brother,” he says, squatting down in front of me.
“And if they don’t?” I question, raising a brow at him.
“Then, you die,” is all he says, and I’m so tired of the same ol’ threat. Regardless, I’m apparently going to die either way it goes. What he doesn’t know is I plan to get the fuck out of this place.
“Hmm, I’d rather die than get my brother and best friend roped into your bullshit,” I seethe, scooting closer to him so I’m right in his face.
“You do whatever you need to do, but don’t you fucking dare touch them. It’s bad enough you killed her, that’s something I’ll have to live with,” I spit, looking him dead in the eye. Somethingcrosses his features, I’m not sure what, but he masks it, trying to seem like a ruthless killer all over again.
“I didn’t get as much satisfaction from her death as I thought I would. She won’t be a thorn in my side anymore though, and our trafficking rings can finally get back up and running,” he replies, relief in his tone. I won’t let that happen. Ending trafficking was always her dream, and I’ll do whatever I can to keep that dream going for her.It’s the least I could do, since I couldn’t save her.
“You won’t survive. Killing her was the worst thing you could do. So many people loved her. More than just me and my brothers will come for you. I hope you know that,” I say with a promise. Because I’ll end him and anyone else who played their part in her death.
“We will see. Oh, I almost forgot the best part of this visit,” he cheers, pulling his phone from his pocket. He swipes a few times and then turns the screen towards me. It’s a picture of a fresh grave, flowers laid on top of the dirt. I try not to react when I look up at him.
“And this would be?” I ask, trying to keep my emotions at bay.
“Raven’s grave. They had her funeral and thought maybe you’d want to see your girl one last time. Six feet under, where she belongs,” he says with a sinister grin on his face. That’s it, I can’t hold it in anymore. Rearing my head back, I headbutt him right in the face, hearing the bone crunch on impact.
“You stupid fuck! I’ll kill you for this. I’ll bathe in your blood and leave you out in the woods to rot!” I scream, thrashing in my chains and trying to pull them from the wall.Fuck this and fuck him.I’m full on raging, so I don’t even notice the needle being inserted into my skin and the warm sensation that follows. Whatever shit he’s been injecting me with makes me sleepy and weak.
My body falls slack, and my eyes get heavy. The only thing I can think about is the girl I loved and lost. There’s nothing I can do to get her back.She’s gone. Forever. I’d rather it be me than her. I love you, Princess. In this life and the next.
Chapter 23
Raven
We’re pulling up the drive when Reyes puts the truck in park. I’m about to get out when he grabs my hand and pulls me back in.
“I’ve been carrying this around, but it’s about time you put it back on. They took it off after your wreck.” He pulls something from his pocket, taking it and sliding it over my head. Reaching for the cool metal and looking down, I realize it’s the choker necklace they all got me for my birthday.
“Ahh. I thought it got lost in the wreck,” I gasp, holding the heart with their initials on it. “This is still the best gift I’ve ever gotten.” I lean over to him, kissing his lips. He lets out a low moan as I pull away, getting out of the truck just as Damien pulls up in Naomi’s car.
“Damn, Casanova, you look hot driving a pink and black car. I think that might be your new color,” I sass as he gets out, and Naomi drunkenly starts laughing.
“I think we should paint his car pink,” she giggles, walking up to the house.
“You touch my car with any kind of paint, Angel, and I’ll paint your ass red,” he says, coming up behind me and slapping my ass as I walk to the door. I stop and spin to face him.
“Hmmm, red. Now, that is your favorite color, and you can paint my ass that color any day, baby,” I croon, dragging my nails down his chest. Then I spin on my heels and walk through the doorway, giggling along the way. It’s so easy to get them riled up and it makes it just that much more fun.
“Carry that sexy body up there and shower while I get Naomi to the guest room. I’m sure Reyes will give you all the help you need. Make no mistake, I’m coming to collect too,” he says, walking off and leaving me at the bottom of the stairs. Laughter comes from behind me and I whip my head to the side and see Reyes shaking his head and laughing.
“Come on, Babygirl. Let’s get you showered, you smell like booze and cowboys.” He grabs my elbow and walks with me up the stairs and to my bedroom.
