Page 109 of Twisted Fate

“You don’t give a fuck, cut it out and let me…”

He was suddenly nose to nose with me, rage taking over his entire face.

“Don’t you dare tell me I don’t give a fuck about you. I’d fucking die for you, Rory.”

I stared at him, speechless for what seemed like ages until his hand rested on my cheek affectionately, his voice softer than I’d ever heard it before.

“I can’t lose you, Donovan. I can’t live in a world without you in it.”

“Slash…,” I whispered, placing my hand over his as I went to say more, but I never got to finish my sentence.

“Fucking Soldiers are here man!” Diesel shouted, bashing on the door and startling both of us.

Oh, fuck.

I went to climb off the desk, but Slash pulled me against him and kissed me hard, pulling back quicker than I’d hoped.

He had a small smile on his face, sadness washing over him as he spoke.

“I love you, Killer.”

My heart hurt.

I wished I could love him in the way he wanted me to, but I couldn’t.

He kissed my forehead tenderly, speaking so quietly that I could hardly hear him over the shouting in the main room.

“It’s okay, I know it’s different for you, but I just wanted you to know how I feel.”

“Why does it sound like you’re saying goodbye?” I whispered as he pulled away from me.

“Because, this life rarely lets you. I want you to know I have your back one hundred percent. You’re my number one girl.”

“You know you mean the world to me, right?” I replied, receiving an understanding smile in return, but he turned serious as a gunshot rang out.

“Stay fucking put, you hear me?”

He left the room before I could tell him to fuck off, and I grabbed my gun as I followed him out into the chaos.

As if I would let him risk his life while I cowered in the office.

Strangers filled the main doorway, and I ground my teeth when one of them pulled a blade out on Slash who was already arguing with them.

The moment the blade was swung back, I fired a shot in the air and moved into view, letting them see my rage.

I was going to kill them if they hurt my family.

“Don’t fucking touch him.”

The Soldiers chuckled, but I narrowed my eyes and aimed my gun at the one holding the blade.

“Don’t fucking test me, asshole. My finger might slip.”

I felt bad for worrying Slash as he glared at me, but the Soldiers were there because of me.

I wasn’t going to let them go through everyone I cared about until they got to me.

Slash’s voice was sharp as he continued to glare at me.