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I look at Ash, who stares silently until a proud smile spreads across his face. He looks past me to Lincoln and when I do the same, I find an eerily similar expression to Ash’s on his face.

Lincoln shakes his head slightly before saying, “we really need to go.”

“I know.” I reply turning to where Cherry still lies, “just one more bit of business.”

I stalk towards the table and check her over, the injuries she sustained from me are still evident, but clouded in fresh ones. Blood pours from her neck and stomach where there are two fresh wounds and the bruising around her thighs tells me exactly what was going on before we got here. I should feel sorry for her, but I don’t. I can’t bring myself to feel one ounce of compassion at her being in this state.

She almost cost me everything. She took the thing that mattered most to me and handed it over to the Donovan’s. without a care in the world. She doesn’t deserve anything from me, but I give it to her anyway.

I lean over untying her wrists and then move to her ankles. I can feel Asher and Lincoln’s stares on my back as I free her, but I don’t look their way. Once she can move, she sits up and pushes to the side of the table. She moves to stand, and I help her, as her legs almost give out on her.

When her eyes meet mine, she opens her mouth to speak, but I beat her to it. “If you dance with the devil then you are going to get burnt.” I plunge my knife into her side. Right between her ribcage and straight into her heart. She’s dead instantly, her eyes barely reacting to the shock. I push her body off mine and let it drop to the floor, as I meet the guy's widened eyes.

I wipe my knife on the table and place it back on my thigh. “Now we can go.”

Chapter 36

MARCUS

Ican’t stop my knee from bouncing up and down as I wait for Elle to come outside. It’s been seven minutes, three more and I am going in. I put Rebecca in the front passenger seat and strapped her in, she is still yet to say a word, her vacant stare constantly scanning the surrounding area. Jace is pacing back and forth outside, furiously smoking a cigarette. Just as sirens start to blare in the distance, I see Max burst out of the side door, followed by Mason and Liam. I hold my breath, but then Max turns and ushers out Elle, with Linc and Ash quick on her tail. As soon as I see her my whole body relaxes.

As she gets closer, Jace rushes over to her, gripping her by the shoulders and checking her over, like he just needs to reassure himself that she’s okay. She smiles, saying something I don’t hear, and nods her head towards the car Max and his guys are heading to. He fist bumps Lincoln and they both follow Max as Elle and Ash make their way over to me. Asher opens the door for her, letting her climb inside before he joins me in the back. Elle is covered in blood, but I say nothing as we speed off into the night.

She eyes us in the mirror and nods, and we head off in the direction of the South Side. With the speed she is going it doesn’t take long for us to get to the Crows clubhouse and when we approach, I think she is going to slow down, but instead, she presses down on the gas and crashes through the gate, without warning.

They burst open and before I know it, she slams on the brakes and jumps from the car, just as men pour out of the buildings, guns raised. It isn’t long before their President pushes his way to the front. When his stare lands on Elle, he frowns, swinging his gaze to the car, as Asher and I step out. I move towards Rebecca's door and pause waiting for them to lower their weapons.

Connor waves his hand, and they all drop their arms, as he speaks, “you really are as fucking crazy as they’re saying.” He eyes the blood covering her but doesn’t comment on it.

A slight shrug is the only reaction she has to his words, and with a nod from their President, all but three of the Crows, head back inside. Not before they all let their stares linger on Elle, as she stands there with her clothes clinging to her body thanks to the water and blood covering her chest. Once it’s just the four of them, Elle turns towards me and nods. I pull open the door and go to help Rebecca out, but she bats my hand away. Stepping out alone, head held high. She is wrapped fully in the black cloak from the club, and looks almost regal as she brings her gaze to her father's.

“I held up my end of the deal.” Elle says calmly, as Connor O’Sullivan stares at his daughter in shock before stalking towards her and engulfing her in a hug. She doesn’t react at first, but then her arms slowly curl around his waist and a tear slips down her face.

Connor looks over her shoulder to speak to Elle. “Whenever, wherever, call us and we’ll be there.” He says, and one of the guy’s lips curls in distaste at his words.

Elle nods at him, as he turns to one of the guys standing here, “Get Frank here now!” He snaps before turning and taking Rebecca inside. She halts, turning to look towards us before leaving her father’s arms and slowly approaching Elle.

They stare at one another until Rebecca steps up to her, close enough so she can whisper in her ear, as she grips her arm. All six of us just watch them, unable to hear what she said, but when she pulls away Elle smiles and nods her head. We all watch her leave with her dad and then I notice Elle’s focus has moved to the three men still standing here.

“What?” The one wearing the VP patch snaps, as he pulls out a cigarette and lights it up, blowing the smoke out.

Elle shrugs, “Nothing, Aiden. Just thought you guys would be a little happier at Rebecca being home.” She cocks her head to the side as she surveys them. “Or was her being gone better for you? Did one of you fuck her and you don’t want daddy to know?” There is a teasing glint to her voice, but I can tell she is serious as she watches them all closely. The one on the left huffs slightly and she zones in on him, “was it you Ezra? Did you take a taste of Daddy’s little princess and thought you could take it to the grave?”

“None of your fucking business.” Aiden shuts her down, and she smiles like she got the reaction she wanted.

“Interesting. Well, you’re welcome.”

Ezra breaks his silence, “what's the matter princess? Want us on our knees, ready to taste that sweet cunt in thanks, like every other man in this town?”

“Watch it.” Ash snaps, stepping forward before I can, and the third one's eyes flash in delight as he takes his turn to speak.

“How’s that brother of yours, Donovan?” He purrs.

Ash smirks, taking the bait, “not nearly as dangerous as I am, Killian.”

“I’ll bet.” Is all he responds, flashing him a grin of his own.

“Where’s the Mayor?” Ezra asks, and Elle looks at him.

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