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Bren went on a rescue mission to save me, with the knowledge of it being a suicide mission.
He knew there was little to no chance of him getting out of there alive.
Why would he do that? Give up his life for someone he doesn’t know when he has a woman he loves waiting for him at home.
It’s selfish and wrong of me, but I wouldn’t want my guys to do that. I want them to come home every night to me and our babies.
Oh, Jesus, do they have children? A stuttered gasp escapes me, and a slice of pain flares through my erratic heart at the mere thought.
I hope when I tell his woman the words he whispered, she doesn’t hate me.
I hope she accepts them with comfort, but they couldn’t be any more of a lie, though, could they?
Why tell her forever when you know there’s no tomorrow.
COLE
As soon as Oscar received news of Harper’s successful rescue, Lucas and I were shoved in a car and transported to one of their multiple homes.
The estate that the families’ homes are on is incredible, and we’re assured the security is top notch. The house is luxurious, if a little messy, but I like the fact it’s clearly lived in, with toys strewn about and sneakers littered in random places.
My leg bounces as Lucas and I stare toward the door of the living area. His normally put-together self has unraveled, and it unnerves me. He sits with his legs parted, his shirt collar open, and one hand in his pants pocket, no doubt stroking over the wood of his knife while his eyes are locked onto the door.
Angel stayed with us, and honestly, she’s been a godsend, amusing Mia when she becomes fussy. She glances toward her phone, then lifts her head. “They’re coming through the gates now.”
“Thank fuck,” I breathe out, jumping to my feet as I hurry toward the door to greet them.
Jace bursts through the front door of the O’Connell safehouse, and I fly toward him. He carries Harper in his arms,and all my resolve crumbles as I rush him and tug them toward me, hugging them both against my chest.
Jace releases a low chuckle. “Ease up, brother.”
I step back. “I’m sorry.” I scrub a hand over my short hair.
“Any news on Thalia?”
Hope is in his eyes, hope I’m about to destroy with one simple word. “No.”
His shoulders slump, and his deep inhale takes my breath away too.
“How’s she doing?” Lucas asks from behind, his gaze locked on Harper, but his eyes seem empty.Odd.
Just what the fuck is going on with him?
“She’s okay. I’m almost certain she’s completely unaware of anything. They had a doctor waiting for us in the SUV, and he checked her over. She’s unharmed. I just can’t fucking believe it.” He places a tender kiss on the top of her head while he cradles her against his chest.
Turning around, I watch the worry slip from Lucas’s face, but something is still there, and I’m determined to find out what it is.
“Would you like me to take you to a spare room we have made up?” Angel’s voice fills the foyer, and I glance over my shoulder to see her rocking Mia in her arms.
“Yeah,” Jace grunts. Then he clears his throat. “Please.”
“This way.” She points down the corridor, and we follow behind.
Jace leans into my ear. “Just where the fuck are we?”
“Finn O’Connell’s house,” I reply.
Jace lifts his eyebrows and whistles low, the surprise plastered on his face.
