Page 94 of Filthy Few

“Do as you're told and I'll consider leaving the frigid bitch alone.” I grind my teeth to keep from lashing out at him and nod.

Nexus pulls his car into the parking lot of the cemetery and instantly I begin shivering as memories of the last time I was here assault me. I close my eyes and try taking some calming breaths but it does nothing to calm the sorrow inside me. Pain lances my chest as an image of Waylen’s terrified face flashes through my mind, making a choked whimper escape me.

“Why the fuck are you crying?” I snap my head to the side and shoot the son of a bitch a frosty fucking glare that I hope chills him right to the fucking bone.

“How the fuck could you forget whatyoudid here?” I snap.

His features contort for a second before a smile graces his hideous face. “Yeah, I forgot about that. Lucky Vox cleaned that mess up for me, huh?” I gape at the fucker in shock as he climbs out of the car and smacks the roof twice, telling me to hurry my ass up.

“I fucking hate you,” I snarl as I climb out and stare at him over the roof of the car.

“Yeah, yeah, whatever, just find these fuckers so I can bury this shit.”

“I pray to anyone who fucking listens that your past comes back tobutcheryou.” Nexus’ jaw unhinges but I stalk off toward the grave that is illuminated by the lanterns. The closer I get the slower my steps become. I feel like I am literally spitting on Waylen’s grave by bringing the son of bitch who ended his beautiful life here. Just as I reach the first lantern, I freeze, myfeet remain rooted to the spot, unable to move as I stare at the headstone where Waylen is buried beneath. “Move, piggy,” Nexus grits out and then shoves me forward. I stumble and catch myself before I can fall.

“Touch her again and you join the rest of the souls here.” I snap my head to see theFilthy Fewwalking toward us, the darkness that surrounds them adds an eerie quality to their appearance. It still stings to see only three of them and not four.

“She isn’t important, I want the information you have and I’m not fucking leaving until you give me what I want!” Nexus is a fucking fool. I look at each of the guys and notice they have gone all out and Vox is back to wearing his gloves and hoodie that covers his neck tattoos.

“Sheis the only reason we are here,” no horns says, earning a snort from Nexus who clearly believes that I am nothing but a piece of shit under his boot. I remain silent with my gaze fixed on the headstone with the numbers carved into it.

4221…

Those numbers used to hold so much love and meant everything to me but now they are tainted with a horrible memory. The tattoo on my ribs pulses, reminding me of the loss I have suffered and how I am now braided with the memory of him not only in my heart and mind but on my skin.

Forever together to love another…

We will never be together again.

I feel sick.

I’m a fraud for being here and feeling so broken when I stand beside the man who murdered my best friend and standing across from me is the man who unintentionally helped kill not only him, but he definitely killed my brother. I ignore all of them as I head over to the mound of dirt and kneel down beside it. I place my hand atop the dirt and bow my head, I can feel all their gazes on me but I don’t pay them any mind as I speak.

“You were my first friend, the first boy I ever loved and you always had my back. You never wanted anything from me or expected anything in return when you did something for me. You kept me safe and never made me wonder what it was like to be loved by you. I always knew you loved me from the moment we met and I willalwayslove you for that, Waylen.” I feel the tears building and try to blink them away but they fall regardless and I do nothing to stop them. “We will always be together forever, to love one another no matter how much time or space is between us because without you there is no me.”

“But there is ayouwithout him now.” I lift my head and shock ripples through me at the sight of two horns kneeling before me. I may not be able to see his face but his eyes, they shine with remorse and this time instead of anger flaring to life inside me all I feel is this crushing pain in my chest that robs me of air.

“How touching, now can we get back to business now, the piggy will get over it.” The emotion in Vox’s eyes vanishes and is replaced by unfiltered rage. He pushes off the ground and stands tall as he turns to face Nexus. I look at my stepbrother and fight not to growl. The dumbass stands there looking smug, like the world owes him a debt but in a few minutes he will learn that the favor he is asking will incur a debt from him.

Chapter Fifty

Vox

This motherfucker still thinks he is superior.

I move forward and stand between Hayze and Archer, the three of us remain silent with our gazes fixed on Nexus, knowing that the silence will make him crack and offer information he wouldn’t be willing to give without being prompted.

Eleanor Denver was sixteen when he spiked her drink and raped her. The bastard didn’t stop there, he suffocated her. That girl's last minutes alive were filled with terror. I don’t think Nexus knew who her brother was when he chose her as his next victim. Alexander is locked up, serving three life sentences but everyone knows he is still calling the shots from the inside. Nikoa hasn’t come through with more information, I’m told his informant has been tight lipped as well.

“I want that information you have!” Nexus grits out through clenched teeth.

“A favor asked is a debt owed,” Hayze replies.

Nexus throws his hands in the air. “I’ll pay whatever fucking price you want, now give me the fucking intel!” The unhinged look in his eyes brings a smile to my mask-covered face.

“Ask the favor and a debt shall be owed,” Archer says.

“I just fucking did!” I reach into my back pocket and pull out the stack of rolled up papers. “Give that to me now,” he snarls as he steps forward. Archer reaches over his shoulder and unsheathes his machete, bringing Nexus to a screeching halt. The pussy flicks his gaze to Nova like she is going to save him.

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