Page 45 of Demon's Savior
She nods, takes a deep breath, and continues. "He beat me pretty badly. Then...then he...he had those same guys tie me up, and they all did some disgusting things while the other watched. I couldn't fight, all I could do was scream and cry until they decided they had enough. I have never felt so disgusting in my life." Her tears turn into uncontrollable sobs, and I understand exactly what she has experienced.
"Everything is going to be all right, sweetie. You’re not alone. He did the same things to me. He would be pissed or drunk, and no matter how much I would fight, I couldn't stop him. I fought as much as I could."
"Oh, Kira, why didn't you tell me? I could have done something."
"Dani, you couldn't have done more than what you were doing, sweetie. I felt so defeated. The first time, I woke up a little groggy and confused until he walked into the room with one of his friends and did it again. I understood at that very moment the monster he was. For the next couple of days, he did some sadistic things." I shake my head, wishing the memories would go away.
"Sweetie, we could have done something." Her voice sounds full of regret, but there was nothing she or anyone else could have done.
"Maybe we could have, but living in that moment, you never feel like you have anybody you can depend on. Even though you were there for me, I felt like there was nothing I could do. I had to stay and deal with it the best way I could."
"I wish I’d known how bad it really was. I would have come to Austin a hell of a lot sooner."
"I appreciate all that you did and still do, Dani. If it weren't for you, I would be dead, honey. Literally dead. Now, I have a sister and a great guy who thinks the world of me. Treats me like a woman, not a toy. I can never repay you for what you have done for me."
"I love you, Kira," she whispers.
"I love you too, Dani. You are my sister."
We embrace and let the tension between us drift away. I lie awake listening to Dani's breathing as she finally drifts off to sleep, and what she said lingers in my mind.
Would he put me first? This club is his life. How could I ask him to put me first if I genuinely love him? This is who he is.
As the thoughts of my future with Austin continue to run through my mind, exhaustion finally takes over, and I drift off to sleep.
Demon
Returning home, all I want to do is take a nice hot shower, wrap my arms around my love, and have a good night's sleep. Abasi is taking care of Koshenko, so maybe I can avoid getting involved and finally make a step forward in my relationship with Kira.
I walk to the bedroom and see Razor walking beside the Doc. "You all right, man?" I ask with a smirk.
"Of course, asshole. Who the fuck do you think I am?” Laughing, he composes himself then gives me a serious look. "Let me answer that for you. I'm Razor motherfucking Gonzales, bitch! Can't nobody stop me."
"You're a fucking idiot!" I laugh at his antics. There is never a dull moment with Raz. "Nah man, in all seriousness, I really wanted to show my appreciation for what you and everyone else did."
"Ah man, you gettin' mushy on me?"
Smiling, I punch him in the arm. "Fuck you.”
"No thanks needed, D. You are my bro, and those girls are now my family. I would die for them just as quick as I would die for you. I would kill for them, just as quick as I would kill for you. No questions asked."
With that, I knew my family would have someone to depend on if anything ever happened to me. My brothers were now their brothers. No questions asked, if they needed help, they would be there come hell or high water.
"I understand. I just needed to tell you." I embrace him. I can't forget what Razor just did to keep Kira safe. To save my sister.
"All right, well, how about you go and check on our girls and cut it with this sentimental bullshit?" Razor smirks. "Doc gave me some pain meds. They got me high as a motherfucker, so I need to lay down before I fall the fuck down."
"As I said, you're an idiot." I give him a smile and head off to see my girls.
As I approach me and Kira’s bedroom, Tiny tells me Kira is in the room with Dani.
God, I hope they’re getting everything straightened out.
I open the door, walk inside, and head straight for the shower to rinse away the stress and grime from tonight.Damn, I hope Abasi handles Koshenko as soon as possible. I want all this shit to be done.
Finishing, I dry off, pull on my boxers, and head out of the bathroom. To my surprise, Kira is curled up on the bed. I walk over to her, slide in under the covers, and pull her body closer to mine.
This is where I'm supposed to be.
