“Cole,” I said softly. “Why do you do this to yourself?”
“Because it seems to me that I’m the only one who still loves our girl, and it breaks my fucking heart.”
“Enzo and I both still love her. We’re just in a different place?—”
“And that place is some other bitch’s pussy. You’ve been with another woman. It’s only a matter of time before Enzo follows. And me? Nope. I’m holding out. I’m going to get her back.”
“You’re fucking delusional,” I said, shaking my head at him.
“I’m fucking serious, E. I’m going to bring her home to us.”
I breathed out, saying things I knew were true. “I don’t doubt you. I really do think you and Rosalie will be forever connected to one another.”
He blinked at me. “Y-You do?”
I nodded. “Yeah, man. I do. I-I think you should reach out to her once she comes back. I think it would be good for both of you. I-I do think you can win her over if you stop acting insane.”
“Yeah?” His expression softened.
“Yeah. Really.”
His Adam’s apple bobbed. “I-I want that.”
“I know, brother. I want that for you.”
“What about for you?”
“I’m OK. I promise,” I whispered. “Let’s just worry about you right now.”
“No.” He shook his head. “Us, E. Always us. I.. Enzo told me you want to take my place on Church’s contract. No. I won’t let you.”
“You can’t stop me, Cole. Enzo already submitted it to him. I feel like he will let this happen.”
“I won’t let it happen.”
“You won’t have a choice, just like I didn’t get one five years ago on anything.”
He stiffened at my words. “E, I’m not letting you do this. She’s our girl. The horsemen’s. I’m going to fix it. I-I am.”
“I know,” I said, knowing he was so dedicated that she’d eventually give in to him, especially with Ellis in the picture. He just needed to relax. His time was coming. I was sure of it. I knew Church loved Rosalie and Ellis. I’d seen it on his face the day I’d met Ellis. He would do anything for them. And the anything I was asking for was to take Cole’s place so he could be the father Ellis had been asking for.
He nodded. “I’ll save us all.”
I gave him a sad smile. “Just work on your happiness. Enzo and I will figure ours out.”
“I don’t fucking accept that. We’re a family. I’m going to do whatever I have to do to make this happen for us. Rosalie is coming home.” He grabbed the drugs off the table and stormed out of the room.
I sighed and followed him out. I nearly crashed into him as I turned the corner at the bottom of the stairs.
“What the fuck?” he snarled, storming forward as Enzo released Jade where they’d very obviously been bidding one another goodbye. She’d definitely been in Enzo’s arms.
I raced to get in front of Cole, but he was fast. He shoved Enzo hard, making Jade squeal.
“Stop. Stop,” I shouted, getting between the pair.
“What the fuck is your problem?” Enzo demanded.
“What the fuck is yours? This basic fucking bitch? Really?”
