Page 44 of Game of Revenge

Nodding, I lean down and kiss Brian's head. His skin is so soft, and he smells like lavender.

“It's time to go home. I didn't tell Tray. Will you give me a ride?” I give the baby back to Chuck, and Carrie takes my hand.

“Let's go pack your shit and blow this popsicle stand,” she says and I laugh, tossing my head back.

“Fuck, I've missed your crazy ass,” I say, and she gives me a smile before smirking.

“I have some news. It seems that the horrible Massacre that happened on Devil's Night is closed. A man confessed to the killings. He said that the devil told him to do it.”

Pausing, I turn to look at her.

“Seriously,” I breathe, and she winks.

“Total psycho. They found a small shed about ten acres away full of bloody bats and knives. Also a few fresh graves. He also had some vehicles parked throughout the property.”

Damn. I mean I knew we would never be caught, but shit that's perfect.

“Well, hopefully now their families will have closure,” I mutter thinking about Brianna. She's left Jefferson and decided to sell her home and move on.

I suggested Portland, but we will see. I think she and Ms. Kay might move in together. Brian is my family and his mother will always be in my life.

“Honey, I'm home!”I shout after Carrie drops me off at Francis’ house. It's quiet, but I know they are here.

Soft music plays in the bedroom, so I head that way. It's been too long since I've touched or kissed Tray and if they are in the middle of fucking, I'm game.

Pushing the door open, I freeze.

“Welcome home.”

Tray

Four hours earlier

Francis is at the store, and Kiernan is still at the clinic. I was hoping after our family session yesterday he was coming home, but he's not ready, and I respect that.

He has come so far since that night, and I won't risk setting him back.

I almost lost him.

Rubbing my chest, I stand and walk over to the closet. Reaching, I move some shoe boxes aside and pull out the small velvet boxes I've hidden there.

I know this is fast, especially for Frankie and I, but life is short and you never know when time will end.

I want to live the rest of my days in maddening love. I want to wake up between my lovers and go to sleep each night cuddled close to them.

I want us to start a family. I want every blessing that Carrie has, and we deserve it.

It's time to push the darkness away and move into the light.

Now, I just need to get Kiernan home where he belongs so we can start our happily ever after together.

Opening the boxes, I check that the custom rings are still there, then close them and hide them once again.

My phone rings on the charger so I rush to answer it. I will never allow a call to go to voicemail again.

The night Kiernan went to the bridge will haunt me. Frankie and I were joking around with a business associate of her fathers, and I didn't want to be rude.

I ignored the fifteen calls Chuck made. To think if things went differently…

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