Page 89 of Our Blood, Our Pain

“No, you should’ve thought about that before you decided to try to play like the big boys. Get me my fucking keys,” I say to her, pulling away from her touch. She runs off inside and I look back to Lev and Tim.

“You’re not above the law,” Tim says, his voice more unsure than he was a few minutes ago.

“I am. You can try to take us on, though. How’s your daughter getting on at college?” Lev asks, and I raise my eyebrows at his words. How did he know about that?

“What?”

“Your daughter, Callie. She’s a pretty little thing isn’t she? I bet she gets a lot of attention, especially when she runs around in those tight little shorts she wears,” Lev says, grinning at Tim’s reaction. I think Tim may have gone into shock.

“How do you know about my daughter? If you touch her….”

“You’ll what? More empty threats. You’ll do nothing because you’re gonna go on about your life. But just remember, we know everything about you. Including precious little Callie.”

Jenny comes back out as Lev moves away from Tim, who is seconds away from collapsing onto the ground. Jenny passes me my keys and I head over to my car. I’ve been away from Kai for too long.

“You’re all monsters,” Jenny says as she goes over to hold Tim, who has become mute.

“Yeah we are. Always keep one eye open, baby,” Ivan says as he winks at Jenny and jogs back over to the car. Lev follows and gives me a nod.

“Check in with me later about the cops,” Lev says.

“I will,” I say. I get into my car and pay no attention to Jenny and Tim as I drive away toward my future.

Arriving back at the hospital, I come to a halt when I approach Kai’s room and hear other voices. I walk in and notice two cops standing on either side of Kai’s bed, one with a notebook and the other guy, who I remember as baldy cop from when I collected Kai from the police station, standing over Kai’s bed with his arms crossed, asking questions. Tim said they were arriving this afternoon, sly fuckers.

“Can I help you?” the cop that isn’t baldy says. I’d say this guy is mid fifties. A full head of gray hair and stubble to match. A guy that looks like he can take care of himself.

“He’s fine, that’s Jules,” Kai says with a hint of pink to his cheeks. Is he unsure what to refer to me as? How fucking cute.

“I’m his boyfriend,” I say. I walk closer, not at all intimidated like they would hope I would be. I push in front of baldy and give Kai a kiss before moving to the chair and taking a seat.

“Anyway, Kai, do you have any idea who could’ve done this to you?”

Kai quickly glances at me, unsure of what to answer.

“No, like I said, their faces were covered. They just walked into the house, and when they saw me they stabbed me and ran out,” Kai says, and I want to smile. The lie falling so easily from that talented mouth.

“Unfortunately without any weapon or witnesses, it’s like looking for a needle in a haystack,” baldy says.

“What happens now?” I ask. Gray cop assesses me, no doubt making judgement off of my appearance.

“We can only keep following up any possible leads. None of the neighbors saw anything, and without a description of even a car? We just have to hope someone will come forward with information,” gray guy says.

“You have my card if you think of anything that might help catch these guys, Kai. Just look after yourself,” baldy says.

“I will. Thanks.”

Both cops leave without any further questions, and I smile as I grab Kai for a kiss.

“Well done, sweetheart,” I say as I kiss down his neck. He moans as I lap at his gorgeous soft skin, pushing his neck further into my mouth. I know what he wants. But he has to ask.

“Feeling needy?” I say.

“Yes. I miss the bruises, Jules. Please. I need your mark. I need to feel you on me all the time.”

I latch my lips onto his neck below his ear and suck as hard as I can.

“Ah fuck! Yes…more,” he moans long and low as I bite and suck all down the left side of his neck until I reach his collarbone. He tastes so fucking good. I muse over the idea of breaking the skin and lapping up his blood, how fucking sweet it would taste.

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