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Dad moves his head from side to side, popping his neck. “I think this visit is over. Guard!”
The guard opens the door, but I lift my hand to stop him. “We just need a few more minutes. Please?”
He nods and closes the door.
“I’ve spent the last twenty years dealing with the aftermath of your reign of terror,” I snarl. “You’re gonna sit here while I say what I have to say, and you’re not gonna open that filthy fucking mouth of yours again.”
“Oooh, my girl’s got a set of brass titties,” he taunts.
Journey lunges across the table and lands a blow to my dad’s face. It draws the attention of the guard, but apparently, he’s not a fan of Ryan Abbott because he simply grins and looks away.
“She told you to keep your goddamn mouth shut,” Journey barks.
I tug on Journey’s suit jacket, and he returns to his chair. “Thanks, but I’ve got this,” I tell him, then I return my focus to the devil incarnate. “The things you did to mom and Ryan Jr… I’ll never forgive you for that. You took away the only goodnessin my life, destroyed my innocence, and shattered my mind beyond repair. But guess what,Dad? I’m still fucking standing.”
“Of course, you are,” he sneers. “You’ve got my blood running through your veins.”
“A fact which can never be changed, unfortunately. But I’ve also got mom’s blood, mom’s spirit. And as long as I’m breathing, you’ll never win. Not against the Soulless Kings, and certainly not against me.” I take a deep breath. “Guard!”
My dad sputters a string of curses when the guard lets us out of the room. I block out the sound of his voice as I walk down the long corridor with my head held high and Journey and Crow at my back.
I don’t know what awaits us as a result of this visit, but whatever it is, we can handle it.Ican handle it.
Hell, I just faced my worst foe and came out whole without ever switching.
CHAPTER 25
JOURNEY
I’m here now.
“For the love of God,would you sit down?”
After taking Crow back to the clubhouse, Wren and I hopped on my bike and came to her apartment. We’re gonna stay here tonight, where she's most comfortable. Today was a big day, and it’s bound to catch up with her at some point.
“Sorry,” I mumble as I sit on the couch next to her.
“Journey, I’m doing my best not to fall apart,” she says. “But you pacing for the last half hour isn’t helping.”
“You’re right.” I pull her onto my lap and wrap my arms around her waist. “What can I do to make it easier?”
Wren slides her arms around my neck. “I can think of a few things.”
She presses her mouth to mine, sliding her tongue along the seam of my lips. I open up for her, reveling in her minty taste.
My hands find their way under her leggings, and I palm her ass cheeks. She grinds her hips, but before I can stand and carry her to the bedroom, she pulls away and grins.
“That’s gonna have to wait,” she purrs.
“Cock tease,” I accuse, adjusting myself.
“I’ll make the wait worth it, but…”
“But what?”
“Can we talk first?” she asks tentatively.
“We can do whatever you want.”
