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Paul answers, "You're not a bad person, Pumpkin. You're hurt, and you have every right to be. And right now, you may not be ready to forgive, but maybe, in the future, you will be. You got your hurt off your chest, and that's the beginning of healing. Don't feel guilty for your words or for not wanting anything to do with your mother right now. Everything is still fresh for you. Give it a few weeks, and maybe we could all try this again." Quinn nods as Paul whispers, "I'm so proud of you, sweetheart."

She nods before he squeezes my shoulder, and then he leaves, shutting the door. I lean forward, kissing her lips gently, and whisper, "I'm proud of you, too. You did well, baby."

She smiles a little, flattening her legs before grabbing my cut and pulling me to her. I grin as my lips meet hers.

"How long did Doc say I had to wait until I can get some?" I laugh.

"A few weeks, Goldie," I reply, before stating, "though, if we're careful…."

She grins as I gently pick her up and place her on our bed, my body going over hers and my lips hovering over hers.

"Thank you for loving me," she rasps, and I smile, kissing her, pressing my cock against her pussy through our clothes, grinding down.

"I couldn't imagine loving anyone else; you're my everything, Goldie, and I will give you the world," I rasped, breaking the kiss, and making her smile.

I kiss her again, slowly hooking her leggings with my thumbs, ready to have my girl, and show her exactly what she means to me.

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Quinn – One Week Later

I smile as April and Noah run around. He's managed to bounce back a little since the incident. He'll have moments where he'll stare off into space and look frightened, but we try to distract him, then call Tats' momma, Emily.

She's an amazing therapist. I've even switched to her. Don't get me wrong, my therapist was good, but the guy asked me out at the end of our last session, something about me not being crazy anymore, not that Alex knows about that.

I don't need an angry Alex going after the man, even if he does deserve it. Tech said he’ll look into him for me instead.

"You're it, Noah," April laughs, before running around the tables. He makes me smile as he chases her, and the brothers chuckle at their antics.

After so much drama, Sarah and Snake decided a family BBQ was in order. However, Sniper is missing from the event, which most have noticed, including Amber, who's working on refreshments.

Her face looks like a monkey's slapped ass from where she's scowling near the refreshments table.

My eyes go to the people standing near her, and I turn my head to try not to laugh. Alex, who looks really uncomfortable, is speaking to Nina, Tech's ex, distracting her, while Tech is presently speaking to Brook near the gate.

Brook is trying to leave, but he's cupping her cheek, looking deeply into her eyes. I look at Liv, who crosses her fingers at me, and I cross mine back before we look back at the couple. I bite my lip to stop the squeal wanting to come out when he kisses her, and oh yes, she kisses him back.

I notice Liv jumping as I lift my arms in victory, only to silently curse at the pain.

Stupid Jingles and her stupid gun.

Brook breaks the kiss first the quickly leaves, but Tech just grins. He did mention to Alex, in confidence…while I happened to be nearby, that he and Brook have slept together a few times. She's wavering.

A screech echoes through the yard, and I look where the sound came from in panic only to gasp at seeing Nina trying to put out her skirt, which is on fire—and standing next to her, scowling, and holding— Holy shit! Where did Noah get a lighter?

I get up and run over to the food table. No one is trying to help Nina apart from Tech's momma, Carol. Tech laughs along with his dad, and Alex stands there looking shocked as shit because, well yeah.

I grab the lighter from Noah and slam it against Alex's chest, knocking him out of his shock, before I kneel and cup Noah's cheeks, looking him over.

"Okay, munchkin, first things first…are you hurt?" He shakes his head, his eyes staying on Nina, and I sigh, about to be stern with him.

Nina screeches,"You're asking him if he's okay? He just set me on fire!"

I roll my eyes and ignore her, focusing on Noah. "You need to explain why you did that, Noah. Haven't I warned you about using lighters and how dangerous they are? You could have seriously hurt yourself."

Okay, I know I should tell him not to set people on fire, but I really don't like the woman. Yesterday, she openly questioned why Alex was with me, and then accused me of purposely getting shot to get him to make me his old lady. Honestly, I wish I had thought of it myself.

Stupid bitch.

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