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I try so hard to open my eyes and finally they begin to pry open. The bright light causes me to blink rapidly until I can fully adjust. When I see his face, I can’t help the tears that run down my cheeks.
“Okay, let’s get you some water. Rogue is on his way here, so talking is going to need to wait.”
He leaves me on the couch and gets me a bottle of water. I’m scared of everything that just happened. Being face to face with Vinny again was my nightmares coming true. When he knocked, I figured it was more groceries, so I opened it. I tried to slam it closed, but he pushed his way in. I fought though. I didn’t just cower down like I would have before.
I thought for sure he’d kill me before Cash got back. Thankfully, he got back just as Vinny got me secured to the bed. He hid, he lied, and he died. It’s a fucking mess and all because of me.
“Are you hurt?” Cash asks, sitting on the coffee table.
“Physically no,” I say, sipping the water.
His eyes bounce between mine and for the first time I see pain in them. I want to explain, but the door is pushed open, and I scream.
“It’s Rogue, relax baby,” he says, squeezing my hand as he stands.
“What the fuck, Cash?” Rogue groans. He’s a massive man and dare I say, more intimidating than Cash. The scars on his face make him look terrifying. “Are you alright?”
I’m a bit taken back by his gentle tone with me, but I nod instantly. “Scared, but otherwise okay.”
He nods and stands up straight looking at Cash. “Where the fuck is that piece of shit?”
They go into the bedroom and I wipe my tears. I don’t know what is going to happen now. The only thing I'm holding onto is that Cash still called me baby.
I sip my water and try to listen to them speaking. The only thing I can hear is Rogue shouting on the phone that he will send man after man if this isn’t taken care of.
Cash comes out with some clothes and stands by the couch. “How about you go take a long shower. When you get out, everything here will be handled, and we’ll talk.”
“I’m sorry,” I whisper.
“Take your time in there,” he says, handing me the clothes.
I take them and snap my head to him. “Where’d you get these?”
He shrugs, rubbing the back of his head. “I had some clothes sent over. They arrived with the groceries, so I was going to show you later.”
“That’s unbelievably sweet, thank you,” I say, choking back a sob.
“Go shower.”
He walks away and I can’t help feeling like it’s the first night we met. He’s still that sweet guy, taking care of me. Only this time, his eyes aren’t hard, they are hurt.
I need to make him understand one more time. I’m not willing to let him go without a fight.
Chapter 13
Cash
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Rogue called the Dalo and Greco families. He told them everything that happened and they both apologized. Antino Dalo told Rogue to keep the money as a gesture of good faith, which he had no problem doing. We wrapped Vinny up in an old rug and dragged him to the hallway. Someone from the Dalo family will be coming to pick him up.
I have no regrets. Vinny was the cause of everything that happened. Leslie may have lied to me, but I know she didn’t kill Luigi and that’s what this was about. Vinny admitted it and since this isn’t anything new for me, I had my cell phone recording the conversation. Once we sent it to the families, we knew everything would be settled.
Rogue left but has two guys standing guard outside the elevator until Vinny is gone. I cleaned up the mess in my bedroom, but I’ll have it professionally cleaned tomorrow. Leslie is still in the shower and I’m grateful she listened to me. I didn’t want her to see or hear anything that was happening. She’s been through enough.
I tip my beer back as I look at the mess in the kitchen. She put up a fight, that much is obvious. I can’t begin to imagine how scared she must have been. That asshole followed me home and waited until he knew she was alone. He deserved what he got.
The bathroom door opens, and I spin around to look at her. The jeans and shirt I got her are a perfect fit. I looked at the ones she had for sizes and just hoped it would all fit. Her wet hair is up in a messy bun on top of her head, showing off that slender neck.
