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“All right. Well, now that everything is out in the open, let’s agree that we won’t keep any more secrets,” I say, then stand to my feet, ready to make amends and have my brothers by my side again.

King stands. “I agree, brother. No more secrets. We’re stronger than this shit, and we need to trust and rely on each other again.” He steps forward and hugs me.

“No more secrets from here on out,” Rowen agrees, joining in on our hug. A smile spreads across my face as I find myself happy to have my brothers back by my side instead of against me.

I need them more than anything, and I’m happy we can come together and put things behind us so we can be together again. I’ve fucking missed them, and it hasn’t been the same not having them in my corner.

“Have either of you told Lee that Colton is the father?” I question after we break away from our group hug.

“Nope, not yet. We are heading over to their house now,” King says. “Do you want to come?”

“I do.” I rush to my desk to grab my suit jacket and pull it on, then lock my computer screen and grab my keys and wallet.

“We can take my car,” Rowen says once we enter the elevator. “What will we do about Sebastian now that we know where he is?”

“Great question. Let’s ask Lee once we see her.”

twenty-four

LEE

“Lee, your boy toys are here.”Ace pokes his head through the shower curtain, giving me a wink. I roll my eyes and splash him with the water, getting a carefree laugh from him.

I turn off the shower and pull the curtain back, stepping out. Glancing in the mirror briefly, I wrap a towel around myself and sigh.

It’s been four days since I had Ace inside of me for the first time, and I am so fucking sore and exhausted. Now that he knows what it’s like, he wants to fuck twenty-four seven and will not leave me alone.

I started my period this morning and tried to use that as an excuse, but the dirty bastard didn’t give a fuck, which is why I had to take a second shower today.

“Tell them I’ll be out in a minute, please.” I grab a second towel and use it to dry my short hair.

Ace steps behind me, pressing his erection into my ass, his nose against my neck, inhaling my fresh scent. “You smell good. Quickie? We can make them wait.”

Wiggling away from him, I put space between us. “You’re a dog. Go away.” With a grin, he does. He leaves me alone, his laughter floating down the hallway.

I get dressed, opting for a pair of leggings and a T-shirt. After running a brush through my hair, I quickly pull it back into a small ponytail at the base of my neck.

Stepping into the living room, I find Eli, King, and Rowen squished together on the couch, waiting for me. They look ridiculous here. Their broad shoulders touch each other as they sit squeezed together, and they look even worse when they stand.

The low ceilings are no match for these mammoths. Ace already looks ridiculous when he stands in our tiny house, but now that three more mammoths are joining the party, it’s even funnier.

Ace has loads of money, yet he never considered buying a bigger house. We live in a trailer in a rundown trailer park, but according to him, it’s better than if we were living in a fancy mansion. He says living like that draws attention, and you’re automatically a target.

I’ve never argued with his logic because living here has kept us safe.

He has cameras everywhere, indoors and out, and no one would ever be able to break in. This trailer park is also the last place anyone would think to look for me, so I’m safe.

Plus, I don’t need much.

By the way Eli and Rowen are looking around and peeking out the window every few seconds, I know this is not what they expected, and they’re most likely judging the fuck out of the place.

“Butterfly!” King drags me away from my thoughts, rushing toward me. He takes me in his arms, planting a deep kiss on my lips. “I fucking missed you.” He smiles, nuzzling his face in my neck.

“I missed you too. What are you guys doing here?” He sets me down, wrapping his arm around my shoulders, keeping me close to him.

“We have some news we wanted to tell you in person,” Rowen says. “And maybe you should sit down for this.”

I look between their faces, spotting Ace nearby, looking as confused as I am. “What news? What’s going on?”

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