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She closes up her briefcase and begins to head for the door. When she passes Musty, her nose scrunches up and she covers her nose with the back of her hand. “Eww. What the fuck? Have you heard of a thing called a shower, you literal walking piece of shit?!”

Musty grits his teeth and sneers down at her. “Fuck you!”

Cara kicks him in the balls, and he drops down to his knees. With a quick right, she decks him in the face. “No thanks, asswipe.”

Jonah chuckles and pulls Mom and me into his arms. “Let’s get out of here.”

His mom calls his name, but he ignores her and continues out of the room. Mom and I hold him tight. We could feel his body shaking. I don’t know if it’s from anger or hurt at this point. This can’t be easy on him.

We’ve talked about Athena, and I know how strained his relationship with her has been since that night. Now that everything has come to light and she still chooses Thomas, I don’t know what this is going to do to him.

I can be there for him like he’s done for me. No matter what happens, we will always have each other. I couldn’t ask for anything more.

THOR

It’s beentwo weeks since we left Arizona. Thomas has been silent. I figured he would try and come after Madison as soon as we got back. I was actually looking forward to it. Viper told me to try and handle this the smart way, but I can't. Not when I know he will always be a threat to my woman.

I’ve already made up my mind to take the fall for his murder. I hate doing this to Madison, but I would spend the rest of my life behind bars to ensure her safety. She might be angry at me for a while but it’s a chance I’m willing to take.

We’ve talked to her parents every day since we left. Andrew won’t let Martha out of his sight and vice versa. She’s afraid as soon as she does, he will do what I’ve already planned. Madison told me we got to her just in time. Apparently, the sick fuck had planned to take her away after the press conference.

Maddy still has a protection detail when she goes to work. I know the girls think that little NDA was enough to keep Thomas away, but I highly doubt it.

I saw the way he watched her. He’s obsessed. That’s why I have to end him. It’s the only way for this to be over.

My mom has tried calling me several times since that day. I haven’t picked up any of her calls. I’m done with her. I love my mom. She never mistreated me growing up, but I can’t fathom how she can take his side in this. How can she be okay with what he did to Madison and me?

I just don’t understand it and I never will.

I’m snapped out of my thoughts when I see a fuming Viper stomping across the common room. “Sara,” he calls with a stern tone. Maddy turns to me with concerned eyes, and I shrug. I have no clue what’s going on.

Sara’s head pops up as she looks at Viper, a bit uneasy.

“Where is she?” he questions Sara.

Her brows scrunch up and she stares at Viper in fake confusion. “Who?”

Viper scoffs and looks at Sara, unimpressed. “Don’t even try it. You and Cara are like ying and yang. I’ve been calling her for over an hour and she hasn’t responded. I asked Tech to track her just to find out her GPS is blocked. I know you know something,” he accuses.

Bear turns to Sara with a raised brow and Sara turns away quickly. Yup. She’s guilty. Sara is the worst at keeping secrets. All it takes is one look from her Ol’ Man and she’ll confess anything.

“Well,” Bear prompts. When she remains silent, Bears grasps the back of her neck, turning her to face him. “Princess,” he warns.

“Okay! I don’t know much. She just said she had something to take care of and to cover for her!” she rushes out. Viper squints his eyes at her. “That’s all I know. I swear.”

“Geez, remind me to never to tell you a secret, Sara,” Bianca mutters from Blade’s lap. Maddy snickers at the offended expression on Sara’s face.

Sara opens her mouth to say something but Viper’s phone rings. He grunts as he looks at the caller ID. “What?” he snaps when he answers it. He listens for a few minutes before he turns to Blade. “Do you know someone named Frances?”

Blade, Torch, and Sara’s look between each other with worried expressions. They all nod to the question. Viper frowns and puts his cell back to his ear. “Send her in,” he says and hangs up.

“She’s here?” Sara gasps.

Viper nods just as a woman walks through the door, looking almost terrified. When her eyes land on the Romano siblings, she quickens her steps. They all stand and take turns hugging her.

Blade better explain fast. Bianca looks like she’s two seconds from removing his balls. When Blade sees the expression on her face, he smirks. “Is that jealously, Coco?” She narrows her eyes, and he throws his head back, laughing. “No need for that, baby. You own my ass. This is Wyatt’s baby sister.”

Bianca turns to the woman in shock and then she smiles. “Frances, this is my Ol’ Lady and wife, Bianca.” They shake hands and say hello.

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