I pounced.
Like, literally pounced.
I grabbed her hair and dragged her to the ground. And whilst I was on top of her, I beat the shit out of her.
“You fucking bitch!” I screamed as I let my fists fly.
I wasn’t sure how long I was allowed to give into my rage, but eventually, I was lifted off the unconscious body of the whore by Cash, who carried me to the mouth of the hallway. “Okay, slugger, that’s enough.”
“Is she dead?” I screamed.
“I don’t think so.”
“Then it’s not enough.”
“She’s out cold, baby.” He stood in front of me and cupped my face, blocking Gloria from my view. “Look at me.”
I let out a huff, taking a second to meet his eyes but the second I saw all the love in them, I melted, gripping his cut and burying my face in his chest.
“There she is.”
“Why the hell is she here, Cash?”
“She was dumped with me, honey, and we couldn’t leave her alone in the middle of nowhere with a broken jaw.”
“Yes, you could. After what she did to you and Razor? I’ll give her two broken jaws,” I challenged. “You shoulda left her to rot.”
“Couldn’t do that to a woman, Turtle.” He gave me a squeeze. “It wouldn’t be right. Doesn’t matter who she is or what she did.”
“Well, if I see or hear her, I’m gonna do more of what I just did,” I warned.
“I’ll make sure you don’t.”
I peeked around him and saw she was gone. “Where is she?”
“Not telling you.”
I tapped my temple. “Smart man.”
“I need to meet with Hatch. You gonna be okay for a few?”
I reached behind my neck and undid his chain. “Put this back on.”
He frowned. “Baby, I’m right here.”
“Do. Not. Argue. With. Me.” I shoved it at him. “Put it on.”
“Okay, okay, I’m putting it on.” He smiled, securing his chain to his neck, then kissing me. “I won’t be long.”
I nodded, and he moved to walk away, but I grabbed his arm before he could.
“I’m really glad you’re home safe.”
“Me too, baby.” He gave me one more kiss, then slipped into Hatch’s room.
Katie walked out and we headed into the great room to eat.
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