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“Yes, you do Brynn.”

She gives me a half hug as she steps out the door.

“I’ll check in with you next week. What’s your timeline?”

“I don’t know yet.”

“Okay, I’ll work my end, and when you know something, let me know.”

She leaves, and I feel the emptiness in the bungalow. It’s the first time I’ve been truly alone since my time in the cells. I am not a fan. I squash my anxiety down and decide to see if there is any work I can do in the lab for Declan in the meantime.

Show down at the Not Okay Corral

Declan

I pound on the door where Knox is staying. My hackles are already up but now I’m in a full-on rage because this is the same house where Brynn thought she saw David. As a matter of fact, I’m 100% sure she saw David here, now that I know more about Knox. The man of the hour opens the door.

“Where’s David?” I growl.

“Why, it’s Declan. Can’t say that I haven’t been expecting you. Why don’t you come inside?”

He holds the door open so I can step inside. I stare into his eyes, holding back my rage. My whole body is strung like a live wire, as I step through the door. Pretty sure someone is going to get hurt today, and it is not going to be Brynn.

“Where. Is. David?” I ground my teeth together.

“Not here. He’s living with some of my extended family. He was only here for a few days. When I realized Brynn was here, I thought it would be best if he was safely away.”

“I’m sure you did. What about Nathan?”

“You didn’t think you could walk in here and get me to divulge all my secrets, now did you Declan? Where’s the fun in that? Besides, I don’t need the boys if I have her. You see, I noticed her because her family never got sick, never went to the doctor or the hospital. I arranged to meet her and put her under my thumb so I can develop a vaccine. Her turning out to be a gorgeous submissive feisty little thing was a bonus. I was in her bedroom at least once a week for months. I’m playing the long game, and nothing is going to get in the way of it. Especially some pussy who doesn’t know how to keep order in his house.”

“You willneverhave her.” I snarl, and my vision turns red.

“Oh, but I already have. I know how she fights with my cock down her throat and how well she takes me. It was a gift I wasn’t expecting when I went looking for her. She’ll come back; they always do.” He says with a smirk.

I work to even out my breathing and unclench my hands.

“You will never have her, because you have no idea what she’s like when she comes to you willingly. All you know is force. That won’t ever happen again. I’ll make sure no other man ever happens again, but especially you.”

The fury bursts through my veins and I ache to beat this motherfucker within an inch of his life.

He smiles but it doesn’t meet his eyes. It’s a frozen smile, for show. And for the first time I see a chink in his armor. He’s unsettled by the thought that he forced her, and I did not.Fuck, I may have needled the monster to change tactics.

A knock sounds at the door and we both turn as Paxon makes himself at home.

“Knox, Declan, the whole team is here. Great, we can iron out some details.”

“What details would that be, Paxon?” I grind out between my teeth.

“Well, we need to arrange a drop off point, for one.”

“Drop off point?”

“Yeah, man, where does Knox need to drop you off?”

“There won’t be a drop off point.” I snarl.

He startles slightly, the rage sliding over me is visceral and the air thickens. I can feel static electricity charges curling up and it only adds to my menace, but I’m pretty sure it’s nothing to do with me.

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