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My entire life, I’ve had everything handed to me. I never wanted for a thing. I don’t pay for this apartment or for the car that was given to me as a birthday gift. I work a job that I don’t like because it’s something to break up my time.

Finn is happy with what he has, and maybe it’s time I start to realize I don’t need these things. That they are a luxury that I’ve been granted.

I grab the three suitcases and wheel them into my living room. I look around and nod.

I’m leaving my old life in California and starting a new one in Vegas.

I’m done living under the weight of my parents and their lies. I’m going to get the truth and hopefully find love.

It’s up to the men of Shattered Souls now.

Will they help me or destroy me?

7

Finn

Once we got back to Vegas and back to where I felt the most comfortable, we discussed what we had learned in California.

I was wrong when I thought Brooks wanted to use Mia as bait, and I’m fucking thankful for that. He does, however, want to use her mother. I never met her, and I have no idea how the hell we’re going to make this happen, but as always, we’ll figure out a way.

“Have you heard from Mia?” Gillian asks, breaking my thoughts.

I sip my beer as I glance at her. “Couple hours ago. She said she’ll call when she gets into town.”

She smiles and rests her hand on my shoulder. “I’m proud of you for not giving up on her.”

I frown as I search her face. “I never said I was giving up on her. I said it was a lot for her to handle and I wasn’t gonna interfere. I really like her, Gillian.”

She rests her head on my shoulder, sipping her beer. “I know you do, Finn. I can see it in your eyes when you talk about her.”

“I have no idea what the fuck I’m doing,” I admit.

She giggles, and I can’t help but smile. “None of us know what we’re doing. But you don’t give yourself enough credit. You love everyone in this club, and you’re ferocious and protective. You always say you weren’t taught how relationships are supposed to be, but you’ve been watching them happen in front of you since you’ve been here. You’ve seen that no love story is perfect. With happiness comes heartbreak. You’ve seen the way your brothers love their old ladies. How they’ve put their lives on the line to protect them. How he can’t keep his hands off her. How he looks at her like she’s the most beautiful woman he’s ever laid eyes on.” She lifts her head off my shoulder and smiles. “You know how to do this. You’re just scared.”

I kiss her cheek as I squeeze her hand. “I don’t get scared, Gillian. I might be unsure or confused, but never scared. I never had a chance to let that feeling in because the minute I did, bad shit would’ve happened. But you’re right. I have experienced some of the greatest love stories.”

She sighs, looking over at Riley. “Mine’s the best, though, right?”

I laugh, shaking my head. “In your book.”

Riley senses Gillian staring and comes stalking over. “You alright, baby girl?”

“Perfect,” she says, smiling.

He kisses her and looks over at me. “Mia here yet?”

“Would I be here if she was?” I ask, raising an eyebrow.

“Oh, look who is finding his balls,” Riley says, standing up straight. “Did that pussy make your baby balls drop finally?”

He’s laughing, and I roll my eyes. I never discuss my private life. It drives most of the guys crazy, especially Riley, but it’s just not who I am. I’m not going to sit here and tell them how I fucked Mia or how she sucked my dick. I like to keep those things to myself and fantasize about them when Mia isn’t around as I jerk off.

It doesn’t bother me to listen to them talk about their dicks. I’m just not going to join in.

“Stop. You know Finn is private,” Harper says, sitting down.

“Yeah, we’ll see how long that lasts now that he’s going to be shacking up with Mia,” Riley says, giving Harper a wink. “Come on, baby girl. My dick isn’t ashamed to let everyone know I wanna fuck you.”

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