Page 59 of Virginity Sold

It takes us about thirty minutes to get them inside and everything set up.

“Okay, inject them, then we’re good to go,” Killian announces as he splashes gasoline around.

Heading back out to the van, I open up the chest and pull out two needles. Paralytics to ensure the scumbags don’t manage to crawl out of the house. When I step back inside, Killian's dousing both of them in gas.

“Hey, you get him.” Killian drops the gas can as I toss a syringe to him.

Finally, my parents and the woman I love will have justice.

Stepping into the room, Uncle Liam is slumped over with his head resting on the bed. My girl is awake, though, a hand gently resting on his head.

“Hey,” comes softly from her.

“Got you some coffee,” I tell her as I step further into the room. Killian pushes past me, heading straight for her, taking the seat which should be mine right beside her bed.

“Thank you.” She tries to move, but grimaces.

“Let me help you.” Killian jumps to his feet at the same time Uncle Liam lifts his head.

“Boys.” His voice is deep and gruff from being asleep. “Little Mouse.”

“Good morning, Sir.” Even though I can’t see his face, I know it’s lighting up with pride.

“How was your night, boys?”

“Good, I would have rather been here, but I had fun playing games with my brother,” I say, hoping that Elena doesn’t catch on to the fact that I’m speaking in code.

“Good. I was thinking we need to talk about our living arrangements. Elena will require assistance during her recovery, and considering I have space in my house with vacant rooms, I thought we could all move in together."

“What?” Elena asks, as she glances between the three of us.

I have to admit the old man has a good point. I want my girl with us, and there’s no way in hell she is going back to her home alone. Not now, not ever.

“We... we just met. That’s crazy and I can take care of myself,” she replies.

“It’s not crazy, Cookie. I think it’s perfect. We get a head start on being a unified group. Plus, if you think you’re going back to that house by yourself, you’re crazy. No way in hell am I risking something happening to you again.”

“Agreed,” Uncle Liam chimes in, indicating unanimous consensus among us.

Before we can say anything more, there’s a knock on the door. Turning, I see the investigator from yesterday and another officer standing there.

“Good morning, Miss Hastings. May we speak with you for a moment?”

“Yes, come inside.”

“Is it okay to speak in front of everyone?” I see how he looks at us. The slight tremor in his body.

“Yes, they’re… um they’re—”

“We’re her men,” I add, saving her from having to say it. I know it’s new to her and she’s probably afraid of what people will think.

“Thank you. Miss Hastings, is it okay to speak freely?”

“Yes, they’re my boyfriends.” She clears her throat as she shifts uncomfortably.

“In the early hours of this morning, emergency services were dispatched to a fire. The house was burned to the ground and the remains of two humans were found inside. The coroner examined them and dental records identified them as your parents, Jeffrey and Sally Anne Hastings. You identified both as your attackers and we wanted to let you know the case is now closed. As the next of kin, you will be notified after the investigation is over to dispose of the remains. In a weird way, justice was served.”

My brave girl breaks down, and Killian quickly hugs her, whispering in her ear.

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