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“He’ll call, Levi, you know he will,” Jagger says calmly and I know I should be too, but right now, with Renae unconscious in my arms, calm has gone out the window and fear has a grip of me. “Levi, you have her back, that is the main thing. She’s going to be okay.”My jaw clenches as my eyes close. I lean into Renae and inhale deeply, he’s right; I do have her back but I think he’s wrong, I don’t believe that she’s going to be okay. She was there when Lacey died, the dried blood on her top is a testament to how she tried to help her. If it were me and Jagger was killed, I’d go on a rampage, but this is Renae we’re talking about. She’s good and pure, nothing evil was meant to have touched her.Jagger’s cell rings and I wait with bated breath as he answers. “Jagger, get Renae to 128 Texas Street. A doctor will be there in minutes. She’ll make sure Renae is well looked after.”“On it,” Jagger responds as he glances in his side mirror and does a U-turn, the wheels spinning as he does so.

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Dad nods. “I know Son, you did the right thing. Everyone knows that.”“I find it weird that there was no one in the basement when we found Renae. Not only that, the basement door was open and the shackles were off Renae but not Lacey. Renae could have ran, she had the chance.”“Are you saying you think Renae stayed there by choice?” He looks disgusted at the thought.“I know she did, Dad and it wasn’t anything like you’re thinking. She stayed with Lacey.” She stayed with her friend, the woman she considers her sister.Dad frowns. “Okay, so what do you find weird then?”I roll my eyes. “No one was there. It was like they knew we were coming.”Realization hits him. “How many people knew you were going to be there?”“Six of us. That’s all. Matt, Lucas, Tyler, Martin, Jagger, and myself.”“You’ve narrowed it down. One of those five is the man that is betraying you,” Dad tells me something I already had figured out.“And I’m going to find out who and when I do…”The door behind me opens an

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RenaeI wake up to hushed tones. Fear immediately grips me. I can’t open my eyes, I try but it’s to no avail. I don’t know who’s here. Is it him? Is he back? I inhale, but I don’t get the dirty waft that I had while I was in that room, instead, the scent of lavender and cleaning chemicals fill my nose. Where am I? Where’s Lacey? She’s not beside me anymore.“How is she?” That soft dulcet tone makes me feel at ease. “Her face looks bad.” The southern drawl he has takes a hardness to it.“The doc says she’s going to be okay.” Relief washes through me when I hear Levi’s voice. “But fuck, she’s been through a lot. I don’t know if she ever will be.”“She’s strong and she has you too,” Jagger tells him, it’s something that I love about Jagger, he always has something to say that’s uplifting.“She left, remember? She found out who I was and she ran.” The disappointment in his voice makes me want to cry. Lacey was right, I should have spoken to him first instead of running. I just didn’t know

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I shrug. “It’s not too bad. Why are you sleeping here? You should go home and get some rest.”He gives me a get real look. “Not going to happen. As soon as you’re able, I’m bringing you home.”I smile. “I can’t wait.” Going home with him is all that I want. I’ve been so stupid. “I’m sorry.”He takes my hand and gives it a tight squeeze. “Why are you sorry?”“I should have spoken to you. Instead I left, I let what my mom told me, get to me. I was so hurt, you never told me about that side to you. You made me fall in love with a person I didn't know. I felt betrayed, Levi so I left. I shouldn't have. If I hadn't, Lacey would still be alive. That man wouldn't have done those awful things to me. I'm sorry,” I whisper the last part, still not wanting to talk about what he did to me. I don’t think I’ll ever want to talk about it.He shakes his head, his eyes narrowed. “No princess don't apologize. I never told you because I wanted you to get to know me. The real me, not the man who is the b

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LeviOne week LaterToday’s the day that Renae comes home. I’ve been in many a situation where my life has been on the line, yet I’m a nervous wreck right now, my heart is racing. Today could be the day the rat comes out to play. What a better way to get to ambush us, especially when I’m bringing my precious cargo home. I have men ready and waiting, I have a route mapped out. Only three people know the exact route; Me, Jagger, and my dad. Renae has told me that Jagger is not the man and I believe her. I knew deep in my gut that it wasn't him, I didn't think he’d have it in him. He's my best friend, the man has always had my back. I know that I hurt him by questioning his loyalty, I was an ass, my head was gone when Renae was taken and I wasn’t thinking clearly I know it and he knows it. I apologized and I gave him this mission, he knows that me giving him this means I trust him. Now all is well with us.Along the route I have men on each and every rooftop, I have men in cars parked on

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“Boss…” He’s hesitant, this isn’t what he signed up for. He was meant to make sure that nothing happens to me. That is no longer the case.“Jagger, Renae is the most important thing to Levi. So if bullets start flying, get Renae the hell away from there,” Dad reiterates what I’ve said. It’s good finally having him behind me.“Fine,” he grits out, I know he hates it, not only does he not like the thought of me being shot at, but also at the thought of missing out on the action.“Okay, keep your eyes open. Make sure you have your weapons ready. If this goes down, there’s no waiting.” I end the call and reach for my gun. “Renae, you doing okay?” I ask softly.“Not really, what if he’s here, Levi?” Her breathing starts to get shallow.“Renae, look at me.” I tell her, my voice calm, but forceful. She doesn’t even hesitate, her head turns and I see the tears shining in her eyes, and I follow as one lone tear makes its way down her cheek and onto her chest. “If he’s here, he’s not going to g