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"I would have, Creed. Even if it meant giving up everyone, I would have chosen you." She stares at me with watery eyes, oblivious to the tears still slipping down her cheeks. "But you didn't even give me that choice. You didn't trust me enough to give me that choice."
"That's not fucking true."
"Isn't it?"
I glare at her.
"You should have told me."
I have no defense because she's right. I should have told her. Before I ever touched her, I should have told her. I should have told the Diamond Kings. There are a million things I should have done differently. But I didn't. And it's far too late to put the lid back on Pandora's box now. Roach is dead. The Savages will be out for blood. All I can do is try to finish this shit before anyone else gets hurt.
"Just go, Creed," she whispers.
"Jessie."
"Please, just go."
I grit my teeth, wanting to howl in frustration. This isn't how today was supposed to go. This isn't how the night was supposed to end. Everything is all fucked up and twisted around, and it's my fault. I'm an asshole. If it costs me the only thing in this world worth having… Fuck, I can't let that happen. I won't let that happen.
"I'll go because I know you need time to cool off," I say, shoving my arms into my cut. "But this isn't over, Jessie. We aren't over. Stay here until morning. I don't want you driving back to the city this late." I grab her before I head out, pulling her up against my chest. "I should have told you."
She stands rigidly in my arms, not giving an inch.
I press my lips to her temple, breathing her in.
I'm sorry, Jessie baby. Christ, I'm so fucking sorry.
