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"I-I didn't know!"

I let the knife sheath as I backed away. "You don't have an excuse now. After today, you know more than the rest of the families who sit under my father's power. And remember, you met Lucinda Martin, after my mother. Lucia only exists when it's time for someone's light to be snuffed out."

"B-but those boys! They kidnapped your friend!"

"Mhmm, and I arrived within minutes to their home, finding my best friend having the hardest orgasm she'd ever had. I watched to make sure it stayed consensual, and it did. I wouldn't call it a true kidnapping. No, I think I referred to it askinknappingwhen she finally called me, but I would've blown my cover to rescue her if I had to."

"She doesn't know," he realized.

"And the less she does, the safer she'll be in our world. My acting is top tier. When I put on my mask to be a killer, people can't quite comprehend that isn't the facade side of me. No one would ever believe Lucinda has been the role I've played the longest."

A knock sounded at the door, warning me it was time to leave. Valentino wouldn't be right again, but he'd know better than to fuck around and find out with me now that he learned.

"Goodbye,Uncle," I mocked the character he fell for before slipping out. Detective Sharp had a frazzled expression.

"Come on. We need to leave here because my boss is on his way with Vicki right now."

"Perfect timing." I spun to start making out with him.

When Vicki came around the corner a minute later, she cleared her throat awkwardly. She'd been the only connection to my former self before my life blew up in smoke, and she was still the cutest when she blushed because I overdid this. I'd learned she asked less when I did it, though. Like I had with the blood in my hair at the hotel, and the stitches on my arm this week.

"Luce," she hissed.

I pulled away, patting the uniform in front of me before giving her my award-winning grin. "Oh, hey! This is one of those yummy cops who was sent out to search for you. I was just showing him my appreciation that you were found. Though, had you been found unscathed, he would’ve been deeply rooted in my ass."

And like that, I slipped back into my role with ease.

Epilogue

Vicki

Two weeks later...

My giddiness couldn't end now that I had the carrier in my hold. Kage told me he loved animals, but their fur made it so he couldn't be around them. Toady, I'd be bringing a special new family member he could have because I finally had men to adore. I got to do the spoiling today, and it made me so excited to see his reaction.

Speaking of poor reactions, my father didn't take to me dating three men the way I hoped he would. Though, I knew part of his discourse with it came from his young wife being Talon's ex. I left him alone and quit my job at his accounting branch. For now, I navigated opening my own financing company with the help of the guys. Mostly Leopold because he made me all my websites and showed me how to run them with ease. Their support meant the world to me, so I used what remained of my trust, leaving me a small nest egg for emergencies, to buy a building and renovate it to fit my needs. Talon also helped me pick floors and paint that would be easy to clean. Kage did all the shopping for the interior design, but we were still renovating before we could move it in.

It felt great breaking away from the man I kept trying to prove myself to, and in the last week, he began learning the error in his choice. He didn't realize how much I did because the head of the department often made me do the brunt of the work while taking the credit. When I up and quit, it left them to figure out everything I'd been doing for them to sit and do nothing for a paycheck. My father dared to text and ask me how to do something. I reminded him that fell under the man he hired to be my boss. The weight he placed on my shoulders lifted when I said it, and that relief couldn't be matched.

The renovations were still happening, and they would for another few weeks, but it made me a capricious entrepreneur. I paused my walk to the door when Luce texted me.

LUCE: Why do consequences suck so much?

I laughed.

ME: Weren't you the one to tell me that the dildo of consequence is often left un-lubed and forced up the ass?

LUCE: Ugh, I hate how witty and amazing I am sometimes.

ME: Need to talk?

LUCE: No, I can handle the cop catching feelings, but I love you for offering. Just call me after your dudes fuck you for your loving surprise.

ME: My phone will be on if you need me during.

LUCE: Like a serious relationship could ever change that between us.

I could hear her snorting that last part in my head. My smile spread, loving who I had for a best friend. No one could ever be as incredible as her, and I'd die on that hill. Her devotion made me feel like I had a purpose to my existence, and I knew I did the same for her. In all honesty, I'd die for Luce. Hell, I'd kill for her. No questions asked because we were that level. If she ever needed me, I'd be there in a heartbeat.

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