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Goodbyes & Sunshine

Jameson

Tears spring in my eyes as I take in Spade on top of me. He lays a gentle kiss on my lips and I can’t help but deepen it. I didn’t fucking kill him or my girl. Holy shit. This is such a fucking relief. Spade pulls away with a smile and gets off me, standing up and placing his hand out for me to take.

“It’s so good to see you, brother. You have no fucking idea.” I confess, and he smiles wide.

“Agreed, but we can save all this for later. We need to get you the fuck out of here, now.” He says in a panic, handing me a knife. I take it and follow him, but not before grabbing Jade and slamming her into the nearest wall, ripping the mask off her head and pressing my lips against hers. She pushes me away and I growl. Seeming like deja vu, I wrap my hand around her throat and slam my lips against hers again. She presses a knife to my groin, but I don't care. The only way I’ll ever leave her be is if she carved my black heart out of my chest. I pull back with a smirk.

“You’re going to have to try harder than that, Siren.” I say, and she narrows her eyes.

“Get off of me so we can get the fuck out of here.” She orders, and I laugh.

“Oh, baby, I love when you order me around. Get that ass moving, little slut.” I threaten and her eyes narrow. A throat clears and I turn to see some fucking guy I’ve never seen before.

“Back up off her, or I’ll put this knife right through your throat, making this a useless fucking mission.” He threatens in an accent that is so familiar. I take a step back from my girl, spinning the knife through my fingers as Inarrow my eyes at this prick. Who the fuck does he think he’s speaking to? Just as I’m about to make my move, Spade gets in front of me, pushing me away.

“Jay, this isn’t the time. We need to get the fuck out of here, now! Time is running out.” He spits, but I growl.

“Who the fuck is that guy? Does he not know who the fuck I am? Does he not realize you just saved his fucking life?” I seethe.

“Just chill. I’ll explain later.” He says as my eyes connect with Axel’s.

“Friend. It’s so good to see you. Thank you for coming to get me.” I say and he nods, patting his hand on my shoulder.

“You would do the same for me. Now let’s get a move on, the clown is creeping me out.” He shivers and I laugh.

“Lolli, I’m sorry I can’t take you with me. I wish you nothing but the best.” I say, taking her hand and bringing it to my lips. She giggles and gives me a little curtsy.

“It was my pleasure, Mr. Sir Jameson. See you soon.” She says going back to her room. I take a deep breath and follow everyone out of here. We run down the hallway and down two flights of stairs, making it outside and into the sunshine. I stop and take a deep breath in as I let the sun heat up my skin sending tingles all over my body. Just as we round the corner of the building, we stop abruptly as ten guards and a woman, who looks so familiar, stand in front of us with their guns aimed at our heads.

Jade and Ryder gasp, leaving me so fucking confused, but what Jade says next has me shocked to my core. No, there’s no fucking way.

“Mom?”

What the fuck!