My jaw.
I really hope it isn’t broken again. Moving it back and forth, it hurts but seems to be moving okay.
“Bellen. Soften him up a bit. I’m sick of this game.” Bellen smirks and steps forward. The arms holding me unwrap, but large hands keep me in place.
“With pleasure.”
Thankfully, the door opens before Bellen can hurt me, but I’m grabbed and used as a human shield.
“You’re surrounded. Let Rory go and I might just kill you instead of torturing you.” Daddy’s eyes burn with blue fire.
“No way out, then? Maybe I should take Rory with me.”
“Fuck that.” I bite into Travis’s arm so hard I taste blood. He screams and lets me go. I barrel into Daddy’s arms, and he takes us to cover in the corner.
“Are you okay? Did they hurt you? Your jaw is bruised.” His hands run all over me as he checks me. “I’ll kill them.”
“No, Daddy. Don’t leave me.” I grab for his arms and pull him back.
He hugs me tight. “Never, rabbit.”
“Rory!” Brendan cries, and he’s hugging my back. “Are you okay? Are you hurt? Are you going into shock?”
“I’m fine.” Although I am shaking.
“If you’re sure, but if you keep shaking like that, go to a hospital. I’m going to stay behind and help the injured men. Would that be okay with you?” I nod, and he kisses my cheek. “You go home and rest.”
Home sounds so nice.
32
LEX
Once I’m sure the scene is secure, I take Rory with me to the car.
He’s shaking in my arms, and his heart is racing.
“I ran.”
“Just like Mal taught you.”
“I broke Chad’s elbow.”
“You did?” He nods. “I’m impressed. You fought for yourself, and you knew who to call for help.”
Bill opens the door for me, and I climb in the back with Rory.
“Hey, Rory,” Liv whispers. “I’m glad you’re safe. Oh, here. I got you a snack, some water, and a blanket.”
She wraps the blanket around Rory’s back since he’s still clinging to my chest.
“Get home safe,” I tell Liv.
She kisses my cheek and shuts the car door.
Rory’s shaking subsides little by little, but he doesn’t say anything else. By the time we’re home, he’s eaten the candy bar and drank the water.
“How about we take a nice warm bath?”
