Page 11 of Aftershock's Fury

“It’s okay. Come on. Let me take you home.” He takes my hand, and I look over to Crue. I pause for a moment, not sure what to say or do.

“I’ll be over to see you soon. Spend time with your brother.”

“I left my stuff at a hotel. And what about Fezzik?”

“He’ll come with us. Let’s go get your stuff. You aren’t staying at a hotel,” Rylan says as he leads me and Fezzik from the room.

When we step across the threshold, all the other guys are standing there, waiting.

“Cuz, welcome home,” Aksel says and pulls me into his arms. I sink into this hug too, glad to finally have the family I’ve missed so much.

“Low Low, I need your room key. Which hotel are you at? I’m sending a couple of prospects to grab your things and bring them to my place.”

“My suitcases are still packed, along with Fezzik’s things.” I pause for a moment, thinking about what he said. He’s taking me to his place. I’m not leaving my truck here. “My truck is outside. I’ll meet you at your place.”

“No. We’ll have someone follow in it.”

“Uh, no! No one is driving my brand-new truck but me. I’ll follow you.” I hand him my room key. “I’m at the Best Western.”

Rylan turns and addresses his men.

“Did I hear you say your dog’s name is Fezzik?” Loki asks me.

“Yes.” I can’t hide the smile. A few people know what the name is from.

“That was our mothers’ favorite movie.” I hear the wistfulness in his voice.

“I remember. How is your dad?” I can’t wait to see him or Crue’s dad.

“Well,” he starts, then takes a deep breath and lowers his head for a moment before looking at me. “He died.”

“Oh my God.” I pull Loki into my arms. “I’m so sorry. I didn’t know.”

“It’s okay. It happened shortly after you left. He couldn’t stand living without Mom.”

“No. He wouldn’t have left you.” I know deep in my soul that his father wouldn’t have done that.

“It’s true. He rode his bike off a cliff.”

I shake my head, convinced he’s wrong. “I just can’t believe it.”

“Where is she?” A deep voice I remember rumbles through the room.

I look up to see his tall figure pushing through the men. His dark hair is brushed back just as I remember. He’s still extremely handsome.

“Princess.” Cy’s voice holds so much emotion. Pain, loss, and hurt. I fall into his arms, tears welling again. “Baby girl, I’m here now. I got you.”

“He missed you so much,” I say.

“I missed him too.” Cy is Crue’s father and was my father’s best friend.

“Do you think I can get a hug now, Starlight?” Crue’s voice comes from beside us, and I pull away and turn to him.

When he held me earlier, my legs turned to jelly. I almost moaned when I felt his cock against my ass.

I bite my lip and nod as he pulls me into his arms. His scent engulfs my senses, overwhelming me for a moment. He smells like mountain air after a rainstorm, the leather of his cut, and something that has always been Crue.

It takes everything in me to step back when we finally part.

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