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My gut tightens with that news. I shake my head. “It will blow over,” I assure him. Deep inside, I’m not so sure. Dad is getting tired. He has been for a while—long before this bullshit and King popped up.
“Yeah, he’s a different man lately, and not in good way. Did you know he is living at the garage?” Raze asks.
“I haven’t been talking to him, but I kind of figured.”
“Nic kicked him out but has been stayin’ with Breaker’s parents.”
“Women can be brutal,” Killer adds. “This is why I’m not fooling with women. I’m going to stay single for the rest of my life. They’re not worth the trouble.”
“Before Thea, I would agree with you, but when you find a good woman, it’s all worth it,” I brag.
“Keep rubbing it in,” Raze exhales, sighing.
I laugh, shaking my head. “I should thank you for screwing up and giving me my shot. How is Lilianna, by the way?”
He lets out a sound that is full of disgust. She moved to Oregon.”
“So, it’s really over now?” I question, thinking that’s the best thing that could happen to him.
“Yeah. It helps that she won’t live here anymore. I’ll finally be able to get the bitch out of my system.”
“Some women are just toxic,” Breaker adds. “Dom could tell you all about that.”
“That’s for damn sure. Feels fucking good to be free from that. I never realized how truly miserable I was. I can’t believe the shit I did or what I put up with. It’s all in the past now, though. I’m where I belong. I’m going to put a ring on Thea’s finger and plant my baby inside her. I’m not going to give another man a chance to move in.”
“I wouldn’t tell her quite like that, or you’ll be singing soprano for the rest of your life,” Breaker laughs.
“Point made.”
“Speaking of other men. Have we heard anymore from that Deke asshole?”
“Not since Dom had a word with him. We’ve been monitoring him. From appearances, it seems the would-be doctor has moved on to a new target.”
“Good, but if he tries anything else, it will be the last thing he does.” Everyone nods in agreement. “Okay boys, if we don’t get started on the flooring, it’s not going to get done.”
I get my saw and chisel. Killer takes them out of my hand. “Why the fuck did Flame shoot the floor?”
“She thought that was the best way to break up the fight,” I answer with a shrug. We all know about the fight, but it’s not something I want to talk about. The boys seem to know that. “Plus, she said she was afraid if she shot the ceiling, it'd hit an electrical wire. Woman had visions of the house catching on fire.”
“I still can’t believe she pulled a gun on Dragon and threatened to shoot him. That woman is full of fire. Burns my ass that my dick has been poisoned by Anna.”
“How do you know she threatened to shoot my dad?” I ask, shocked because I had carefully left that part out when I told Breaker.
“Dragon’s been bragging about it. My dad is so damn proud that it’s all he talks about,” Breaker boasts.
“Meanwhile, Breaker is just being a cocky bastard saying his sister was always the meanest of all three of them,” Killer inserts.
“That’s because she is. Don’t tell her I said this, but she can make Skylar look normal.”
I find myself laughing at the terrified look on my brother’s face. “Yeah, well, she’s all sweet to me.”
As we get to work on the floor, I realize that time with my brothers is exactly what I needed. It’s just one more thing I need to thank Thea for. That woman apparently knows me better than I know myself.
I’m a lucky bastard.
Chapter 40
Thea
