Page 45 of Wicked Dreams


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Henry and Brendan glare daggers at us, and I can’t help but smile like an idiot. I lock eyes with Brendan and give Rory a kiss on the top of her head.

“Are you okay, baby? We’ve been worried sick.”

Rory looks up at me, and I can still see the sadness in her eyes, but there’s a sparkle of genuine happiness there too. “I’m okay. I was worried too, honestly, but I knew you guys wouldn’t let me down. The same can’t be said for everyone in the room, sadly.”

“What do you think you’re doing, Princess?” Brendan’s tone is calm, but the fire in his eyes is plain for all to see.

“Well, Brendan, let me spell it out for you. I don’tthinkI’m doing anything. IknowI’m giving these guys and their families the justice they deserve after everything my father did to them. I also know that while I don’t have the specifics of all the illegal shit you’ve been up to, I do know that you’re probably going to be rotting in prison as someone’s bitch, so it’s a good thing you’re so used to having a stick up your ass.“ Her smile and words are so sweet, and my dick can’t help its reaction to how badass she is.

“You’re lying. You’re not going to do anything. What kind of person turns in their father and fiancé for crimes she can’t prove? Just come here, Princess. You know I love you. I’ve always taken care of you, haven’t I? I’ve given you everything you’ve ever wanted, and I always will. Think of our history and our future together. Do you really want to throw that away to whore yourself out to them? They’re using you. Don’t be stupid.” Brendan holds his hand out to

Rory with a smug smile on his face. “Come on, Rory. You know what the right move here is.”

“Wow, Brendan. I never realized how fucking insulting you are. I’ve been tuning you out for so long, convincing myself that our relationship was good, that this was what I wanted. I didn’t realize how fucking dumb you actually sound. The only thing that makes me stupid is how long I put up with you. I would rather be their whore than your wife any day.”

“You’re not a whore, stop saying that,” I say into her ear.

“You’re right, Wade. She’s worth less than a whore, and no one is going to believe anything her or any of you say.” Henry’s hands are in fists at his sides, and he has a vein throbbing in his throat that looks unhealthy.

“That’s it, I’m shooting him.” Adler takes a step closer to Henry, and Rory puts an arm out to stop him.

“No, you aren’t shooting him. He deserves everything coming his way, and I want him to feel it. Both of them.”

“Fine, but you owe me one, Princess.” Adler leans closer and gives Rory a quick kiss on the lips.

“Deal.” She winks at him.

Sirens sound in the distance, and Henry and Brendan go from pale to translucent. I couldn’t wipe this smile off my face if I tried. I know Gray probably sent the signal to our contacts within the police department. We’ve had our evidence of their crimes packaged nicely for quite some time, we just weren’t sure how or when we were going to deliver it. Gray sent it off before we left the house and confirmed that we were on our way here to get Rory. Brendan starts backing away, but Adler switches his aim to him, and he freezes.

“Don’t leave before the grand finale, Brendan. We’ve worked so hard. You see, Gray here, he takes after his father. You remember him, right, Henry? Anyway, he’s basically a tech genius, and he’s been tracking you and your dealings for the past three years. He’s uncovered every paper trail you’ve tried to cover, every witness to crimes you’ve paid off or killed, fuck, he probably even knows what time you take your daily shit. So any flicker of hope you may have, I’d let it die. You’re done. You lose. Don’t worry, Henry. Everything I just said to him goes for you too. The Moretto family hasn’t covered your tracks as well as you thought. There were tons of evidence lying around for us to find.” Rory wraps her arm around my waist and squeezes me, offering her support and strength. I wasn’t sure what this moment would feel like, but it’s better than I ever expected. Just like her.

As the cops pour in, Adler hands his gun over, and I spin Rory in my arms, so I can kiss her like I’ve been needing to since the moment she ran into my arms.

“I fucking love you, Rory. I know we’ve got a long way to go, but I will do anything and everything in my power to make it up to you and give you the life you deserve. We all will. I promise.”

“I fucking love you too, Wade. Just take me home, please.” She stands up on her tiptoes and places another kiss on my mouth.

The four of us will have to sit down with the police and go over this for who knows how long, but right now, we get to leave with our Princess and enjoy our victory.

Rory

I’veneverfeltsucha complex swirl of emotions. My heart hurts for everything that has happened. Then it feels light and fluttery at this new future with these four men. I hope they don’t kill the messenger when they hear what’s on that recording. They’re going to be devastated. This ride back to the house goes much faster than the one to my parents’ home this morning. I need to tell them before we all get too swept up, but I want to be able to look at them all, not be staring at the backs of two of their heads.

Once we pull into their driveway, I’m lifted out of the car by Wade and carried inside. I can’t help the giggle that escapes, and I take a moment to let this sink in. I have no idea what happens from here, but for the first time in as long as I can remember, I’m actually excited. Or I will be when I get rid of this secret. I look between these four and one-by-one give them each a

short and sweet kiss.

“I have some things I need to say, and I need you all to let me say them before you interrupt me, okay?” They all agree in one form or another, so I continue. “First, thank you. I thought I knew what it meant to be able to trust and rely on someone. I thought I was lucky. When I left this morning, I knew you’d probably wake up confused or even angry, but I also knew that between the four of you, you’d figure it out and come after me. I’ve never been so sure of anything. Thank you for giving that to me. Second, we have a lot to work through and figure out, but I want to do that work with you guys. I’ve never felt more alive than I do when I’m with you all.”

“Fuck, Princess. You’re making me all emotional here.” Adler steps forward and kisses me, but I have to push him back before he makes me forget the third thing.

“I said no interrupting.” He holds his hands up and winks at me. “This last thing is a big one, and I’m so sorry in advance.”

“Okay, well, now I’m worried. What’s going on?” Wade’s concern is for me, and I really do love him for that.

“You guys need to sit down and listen to the recording I took of my father. Yes, he confirms everything you and Mal told me about what happened to your dads and what he tried to do to you, but there’s more.” I don’t know if I can get the words out.

“It’s okay, Little Bird. What’s wrong?” Gray moves to my side and wraps an arm around me.

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