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She smiled at us, though, which relaxed me.

“I’m going to head to bed. I wanted to say good night.” She came directly to me and hugged me. “Love you, Rina.”

I signed quickly as she pulled away, asking her if she was OK.

She frowned and looked at Sin.

“She wants to know if you’re OK,” Sin said softly.

“Oh. I am. I’m just tired. Plus, you have all your guys here. I don’t want to be the weird seventh wheel. I think hanging out together would be good for you all.”

I hugged her again, whimpering when she squeezed me too tightly this time.

“What’s wrong with her?” Cady demanded, releasing me. “And why are her clothes changed? What did Church do to her?” She immediately shifted into protective mode.

“Nothing. I did it. She needed more comfortable clothes,” Sin answered.

“You?” Cady raised her brows at him before looking to me. “Are you really OK? I worry?—”

I took her hands in mine and squeezed them. “I’m OK.”

She breathed out and nodded. “OK, but if you’re not…”

“She is,” Sin said. “I promise she is.”

That seemed good enough for Cady, who bid us good night and went to my room, the door closing behind her.

“She loves you so much,” Sin said as we went to the stairs. He kept his hand on me the entire way down as if he thought I’d fall. And maybe I would have. My head was definitely spinning from the potency of the drugs I’d smoked.

I loved my sister as well, and only wanted the best for her. I’d do whatever I had to do to ensure she got it.

We stepped into the living room and all talking ended. Everyone stared.

“Hey,” Ashes finally called out, breaking the silence. His eyes darted to Sin’s arm around my waist, and a small smile graced his handsome face.

“Hey,” Sin replied, leading me deeper into the room.

“Where are her clothes?” Shadow asked, frowning as I sat next to Sin on the L of the couch.

“Not your concern,” Stitches snapped at him.

“It is my concern,” Shadow shot back. “She’s my girl now, too. She’s walking like she’s in pain. I want to know what’s going on.”

“Church’s dick. He fucks hard.” Stitches sneered at Shadow.

“I know exactly how he fucks.” Shadow sat forward. “I’ve been with him when he fucks her.”

Stitches got to his feet. I scrambled quickly over to Shadow and straddled his lap, pulling his attention away from Stitches.

He immediately focused on me.

“Hey, cupcake. What’s wrong? I’m worried. You look hurt. Where are your clothes?”

I signed quickly to him that I was OK. That I was talking to Sin, and everything was good now. That the clothes were for comfort.

He nodded. “OK. I worry.”

I leaned in and kissed him gently. It would be the first time everyone witnessed it.

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