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“He will be in our thoughts and prayers. We’re pulling for you JR. Hang in there, man. Such a talent. We’ll bring you guys more as this story continues to develop,” the reporter says.

“I need to get to him. I need to be there,” Kay cries.

“Go get dressed. I’ll drive you.”

She nods frantically as I help her to stand. I notice that there’s blood on the seat of her shorts. I calmly grab her by the elbow, not wanting to freak her out.

“Kayleen,” I say in a calm, soothing voice. “You’re bleeding. I need you to go in the bathroom and check on Bug.

“I’m sure she’s fine, but I need you to check and then get cleaned up. I’m going to call for an ambulance. Don’t panic.

“I’m right here with you. I’ve got you both. Everything is going to be fine.”

“I can’t lose them,” she sobs.

“Shh, darlin’. I’m here. You’re not losing anyone. We’re both about to get all we wanted.

“He’s going to pull through and Bug’s going to be a big, strong girl for her Uncle Cam. I ain’t done spoiling her. She’s going to be fine.”

CHAPTER 44

My Hero

Cameron

I pull a hand down my face as I step out of the hospital. Kay and the baby are being monitored and Jareil’s condition has been updated to stable. I was able to talk to him for a bit.

He risked his life to keep Kay and Amina safe. He could have given Amina up, but he didn’t reveal what he suspected. JR earned my respect for that.

All the rest of the shit going on between us, we’ll have a talk about when he gets out of this place. I honestly don’t give a shit. I pull my phone from my pocket with a smile on my face as I dial the number of the only person I want to talk to.

“Hello,” she yawns into the phone.

“It’s over. You can come home,” I breathe.

“What? Are you serious?”

“Yeah, baby. I am. Dez finally fucked up and my guys were on his ass. He’s behind bars as we speak.”

“Cam,” she sobs. “We can come to you?”

“I’ll be looking for a place for us first thing in the morning. If you can’t come to me, I’m coming to you.”

“This is finally over? I can’t believe it.”

“Believe it, baby. We finally get to be together.”

“Where are you? What are those sirens in the background?”

I turn to look behind me. An ambulance has just pulled up. It reminds me that I need a ride back to the house since I came in an ambulance with Kay.

“I’m at the hospital. Kay had a scare with Bug and the father of her baby is here because of Dez. They’re going to be able to hold him for attempted murder at the least,” I reply.

“Oh my God, you’re kidding, right?”

“No, I’m not. I’m going to talk to the detectives in the morning.”

“Is the father okay?”

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