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When we were done, we stood back and admired our efforts.
“Much better,” Melody enthused, and I had to agree.
“Do you want me to go get them? Give you a moment?”
“Please,” I smiled, thanking her for everything. It wasn’t every day you found friends like mine, willing to help.
As soon as she was gone, I ripped the tape off my mother’s face, taking a bit of peach fuzz with it.
“What are you going to do with me?” she asked, actually sounding worried for once.
“Well, if I tell you, it’ll ruin the surprise.” I turned and began to gather up the things we’d used; it would all need to be pitched now.
“You feel nothing for me, Elena? Look at me—I’m your mother.”
Pausing, I turned back around and sighed.
“This fake emotion thing you’re doing is pitiful. Did you feel anything for my father, your own brother, when you shoved his corpse into an empty oil drum to rot? What about Eva, your other daughter? The one you terrified so badly she drove her car off a cliff to make you think she was dead?
“That wasn’t enough for you, because you killed her anyway. What about my fiancé’s sister? Molly? I could go on and on. You’ve hurt a lot of people, and have only thought of yourself.”
“I didn’t—”
“You did,” I swiftly cut her off. “You’re the only person dumb enough to hurt those I love. The people I would bleed for. I loved you once to mama, before I knew the truth.”
Hearing the metal door slam and the sound of multiple voices, I finished what I was doing and prepared to never have to see her again.
“I admit you were smart; I had no idea you were the Ace. But when I look at you, I don’t see a strong woman or my mother. I see a sick individual who hid behind other people while they did all her dirty work.”
Advancing towards her, I stopped and leaned down, making us eye level.
”You don’t look all that powerful sitting here in this chair,” I smiled, leaning a little closer. “I know you want this empire, but you can’t have it. Where you’re going, every single day of your life is guaranteed to be a living hell. You’re going to become a doped up whore, just like you turned my sister into.”
Moving some of her hair to the side, I whispered the name ‘Malignant’ and kissed her cheek, covering her protests up with another strip of duct tape.
I carried a grin with me all the way to the door. Some people just didn’t deserve forgiveness. She was one of them.
Epilogue-One
Holding my hands out in front of me, I laughed, almost losing my balance.
“Where is it?”
“You’re almost there,” Mateo chuckled, keeping his hands over my eyes.
I took three more steps and then collided with what could only be a car.
Mateo dropped his hands and stepped back, allowing me a moment to fully take in the stunning sixty-nine SS Camaro right in front of me.
“When did you get this?”
“Peyton found it for me before our honeymoon. Had it all set up and delivered last night.”
I shook my head, trying not to cry.
“You mentioned you and your father going to look at one. I thought it’d make a good wedding gift.”
“God, Mateo, shut up,” I huffed, swiping my eyes, trying not to ruin my makeup. “I thought the dogs were my wedding gifts?” I peeked over my shoulder when he came up behind me, slipping his arms around my waist.
