Page 13 of Falling for A Lie
I pray to whoever that she survives and that those four get her to safety. Alec shoots off talking shit and making promises to come back and finish the job. But I’m barely able to hold onto consciousness with the pain that is radiating through my body, mentally going over the obvious injuries my ribs are broken along with my wrist from where Reed constantly laid in kicks with whatever steel toe shoe he was wearing tonight that I, unfortunately, became acquainted with when Alec did what he did and ran like a bitch instead of owning up to it like a man.
Alec drags me to my truck and shoves his hand into my jeans, causing me to flinch as he grabs my keys to unlock my driver's side and shoves me into the front seat, “Drive to your dads, pretty boy; I’m gonna try to follow these bitches. She’s not gonna escape me, and they’re gonna pay for hurting you.” He smiles at me with a sinister smile gracing his face, blood from Soren tinting his cheeks from where he rubbed his hand across them after he hit her.
My face must not be masking like usual because the anger that graces his features has me sliding my hand behind me and to the handle of my .22, the steel making my sore hand sting from the cold. “I’m not going to my dad. Leave her alone, Alec. It’s not your job or responsibility to avenge me or to take care of Soren.” I gasp as my ribs roll under my flesh, and I feel the bile in my throat rise begging to be released on this dick before me for being too hasty and causing me to get jumped because he ran like a bitch after hitting Soren.
“She Is Mine!” I snap, watching as his face morphs into pure hatred.
“She won’t be after tonight. I’ll send her heart to you in a little box. After I fuck that used cunt of hers to see what has you acting like such a pussy. Don’t worry, pretty boy, I’ll send it full of my cum to Tobias along with her head. I might cut into her face before so he can get the message that we are done with him. Just you and I after this baby. You’ll come aroundand realize you’ll always be mine once she is gone for good.” He replies happily, not caring for a word I said.
He leaves me there speechless, as he strolls off towards his car.
Ten minutes go by, and my father's number flashes on my phone, causing me to groan at the shit that is about to hit the fan once I answer this call, “Yes, Father?” I decided to skip the formalities. We aren't that kind of family.
“Where are you, and where is that whore of a fiance?” He growls, his voice sounding like nails scraping the chalkboard, making my skin crawl with goosebumps.
“I am fine by the way , and on the way home, she is waiting for me.” I lie, knowing he doesn’t believe me. “ Don’t be coy with me, boy, your friend already called and told me everything I’ll send my men to bring her in; get here soon, son. It’s time you get rid of this broad once and for all. I’ll help you cover it with Tobias. “ He says quietly, not even trying to hide his dirty cop behavior anymore, but I will be damned if some low-money rent cop gets their hands on my fiance.
“I’ve got it covered. Leave her to me.” I say sternly, not leaving room for arguments.
He lets out a chuckle lacking every bit of humor. “You don’t have a shit son but a busted lip and some bruises because she set you up to get jumped by some thugs she was probably selling herself to.” He lets a series of coughs out that interruptshis maniacal rant of absolute bullshit. “Handle it by morning, or I will. It's time for you to grow some balls and handle business like a man and not a pussy whipped bitch.” He snips and hangs up the phone before I have a chance to reply.
I slam my hand on the steering wheel repeatedly ignoring the sting in my wrist and hands. “GODDAMN IT!”What the actual fuck am I supposed to do now?She has three psychos after her now instead of just one, and if I don’t deliver her to Tobias, I am going to be on the chopping block along with my sister and piece of shit father.
I reluctantly start my truck and pull out of the parking space heading home to come up with something to save us both. I hope those dipshits that beat my ass know what the fuck they’re doing to protect my girl. I pray that Alec ends up dead by the end of the night, and that's one less problem I have to deal with.
But you know the Funny thing about praying, Not every prayer comes true.
I do the only logical thing and press the contact icon on my radio, scrolling with the dial on my steering wheel until it lands on Ben’s name I press call, and the ringtone echoes around me as I navigate the streets. Ben’s deep and masculine voice cuts through, making a small smile grace my lips. “Code purple, She needs to be gone with her sisters tonight. We are out of time. Do whatever you need to ensure she believes me to be the monster she probably thinks I am... I love her, and I knowthat you love her as well. So do this if you want her to live, or we both lose her tonight.” I say as a small tear leaks from the corner of my eye and slowly slides down my bruised cheek. The thought of losing her for good makes me feel physically ill, but I know this is what needs to happen for her to be safe.
Ben's harsh and panicked breathing is the only sign I have that he is on the other end of this call listening to what I said. “I will do what needs to be done to save our girl, Be safe, brother. Go and get checked at the hospital, can’t have you dying on me, Jay. I love you.” He whispers quietly back, making a smile grace my busted lip. “Will do, Benny. I love you.” With that, I end the call and head home to plan my next move.
Chapter nine
Reed
Age 22
Ilook upon this beautiful broken mess of a woman, and an odd feeling crosses over my chest next to an organ I thought no longer worked.
Sorrow, for the mess that she has found herself in also flits through my blood. I look around catching sight of my best friends staring at this creature in front of us with the same mildinfatuation that seems to be affecting me. What a disaster this night has turned out to be. The memories of her attack play on an endless loop in my head.
We aren't supposed to be getting close to her, she was part of our initiation into the club of Ash, a way for us to gain the last bit of power we needed to be rid of this shitty town. She might know this now but us bumping into one another wasn't a happenstance, but a plan moving forward quicker than what we expected it to.
To be very honest, we have all had an eye on this beautiful woman before tonight.
Drake with his genius hacking skills, and the ability to set up every camera in Hazelton to track her movement.
Radley and Caden might believe they're being slick about their stalking, but I've witnessed them outside her office building, staring up at the third-story window, daring to glimpse my little creature.
She's just another notch in their bedpost, and her being our ticket out of this shit hole is only a bonus.
We went to the club tonight to discuss how we would handle the task the Lords of Ash placed in our hands. I don't know why an orphaned businesswoman found a way on their radar but we aren't allowed to ask questions if we want to.
We complete the task and do it in a way a Lord of Ash would.
Who would've thought the woman before us would have walked in right after us? Into that bar, on a Thursday night ofall nights. Not me. She captured Rad's attention at the bar when she slid her plump ass into that sticky barstool. We stayed behind, watching as the one that was more approachable out of the four of us tried to work his charm on this unsuspecting creature.
Jealousy was never a trait I thought I would feel at that moment. Watching her smile at the big asshole brought out those feelings. I was leaning against the wall, watching her smile so freely at Rad as she brought her drink to her mouth. A drop slid down her lips as she took a generous sip, then she licked it off and didn’t even break eye contact with him while they spoke.