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“See you next time, Jess,” Luke says tothegirl.

“My name is Jenny, not Jess.” She looks pissed. Luke justshrugs.

“Oops. Jess, Jenny, whatever. A hole is a hole, chick.” All the women gasp, but Luke just shrugs. The girl goes to slap him across the face, but Addy catches herwrist.

“Oh no, honey. You don’t get to do that. But I do.” Addy spins and a loud crack echoes around the room as her palm connects with Luke’s cheek. Cassie giggles and then high fives Ads, then Penny. Bloody women sticking together. The girl stomps out of Castle Ink and we all turn to look at Luke, who is staringatAddy.

“Dude, I can’t believe you slapped me. That fucking hurt, Chief.” Luke got into the habit of calling Addy ‘Chief’ because she runs a tight ship at Castle Ink, andathome.

“You deserved that and more, Luke Baker. I wonder what your mother would say if I told her about the way you talk to theladies.”

“Baby, she was no lady,” Dexchimesin.

“Not the point,Dexter.”

“Anyways, are we ready?” Cassie asks the room. I pull her to me and sniff her hair – creepy, I know, but fuck does my girl smell amazing. “Perv,” shemutters.

“Always, baby.” I wink at her and turn towardsthedoor.

The door opens and in steps a young woman, maybe about my age. She has a little boy with her who looks to be about five, maybe six. His eyes catch me off guard. They look just like mine and Dex’s. Oh no. Not now. Not when everything has been going great for bothofus.

“Can I help you?” Addy stepsforward.

“I’m looking for Dex and Jay Castle. I was told that they own this tattoo shop,” the girl answers. I look back at Dex and he stepsbesideme.

“I’mDe-”

“No. Fuck no. What the hell did you do, Dex?” Addy all but screams at him. I can only assume she sees the likeness of the boy and us Castle boys. Addy hands Phoebe to Liam and steps up to us. The girl goes white as a ghost and looks like she is about to pass out. Both me and Dex step forward, but it is Luke that gets there before us. He takes her over to the couch and sits her down, calling to thelittleboy.

“Come here, kid. Mummy isn’t feeling well. Come and sit next to her.” Luke speaks in a soft tone. The boy must see that Luke is a good guy because he goes straight into Luke’s arms, and not next to his mother. The scene before me - us - has us all shocked. Penny brings over a bottle of water for the girl and she takes little sips. She takes a few deep breaths and smiles at thelittleboy.

“Mummy is fine, Carter. See, this nice man helped me, and I’m feeling better.” She looks at Luke, and then back to Dex and me. The fading bruises on her don't go unmissed,either.

“I didn’t mean to cause any trouble, but I was told I could find you here.” She takes another deep breath before continuing to explain. I see it before she says anything. Her hair is dark like ours, and her lips are a similar shape toDex’s.

This kid isn’toursbut...

“My name… my name is Ivy Bilson. I believe I am your sister. We all share the samefather.”

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