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Curling into Cillian’s lap, I sigh and close my eyes in bliss.
“Did you have a good night, baby?” he murmurs softly, kissing the top of my head.
I love that they tried to be gentlemen this evening, keeping their hands off me, but I love it even better that they gave in.
“The best,” I admit. “That’s probably the best date I’ve ever been on.” They gave me what I wanted without me even realizing it, and more than that, they gave me the chance to feel safe enough to explore myself and my actions. I know I am always safe with them, and it’s heady.
“It was the best date I’ve ever been on. Well, the only one actually.” He laughs above my head, and I lift it to meet his gaze.
“Really?” I look at Astro who shrugs.
“We had no time for dating, babe.”
I turn to look at Raff, and he winks. Laughing, I lay my head back down, secretly pleased I’m the only one they have ever taken on a date. Cillian holds me as Astro rubs my feet. It’s nice and relaxing, and I must drift off to sleep because I startle awake when a hand brushes my hair.
“Shh, baby, I’ve got you.” It’s Raffiel. He picks me up, and I open my eyes to see us heading to the front door. I didn’t even know we were home. Curling into his chest, I relax as he walks inside—only to stop.
“Raff?” I lift my head as he turns.
“Dal, take her,” he barks.
Dal takes me and slides me down his body, shielding me. I peer around him as Astro and Cillian move into the door.
Sitting in the reception of my house are ten bloody hearts—ten real-looking, dripping, bloody hearts placed in the shape of a heart, and blood is smeared across the white marble.
Gasping, I cover my mouth. “What the fuck?”
“Dal, with her,” Raff orders. “We sweep the house now.” His voice is quiet. “At the first sign of trouble, get her out of here.”
“No, wait!” I try to help, but they are already moving.
They dive into action, hustling me to the side. Dal stands before me with his gun out as Raffiel points, and the others split up, heading into the house, while Raffiel goes upstairs, their weapons drawn as they move silently.
I cover my mouth, horror and fear surging through me. “Dal,” I whisper.
“Shh, baby, we’ve got you.”
My eyes go back to the hearts in terror. Who the hell did this? How did they do this?
Why?
Oh god, Raff Jr.
I have so many questions, but fear fills me, and I cower behind Dal, letting them protect me as they silently sweep the house. Every second they are gone, my heart beats harder, and when they suddenly appear, I jump.
“Downstairs is clear. I found Raff Jr. locked in a cupboard. He’s fine,” Cillian says, glancing at me to check me over, Raff Jr. snuggling happily in his arms, and I rain kisses across his head as I wait nervously.
Astro appears a second later. “Outside too.”
Raff strides down the stairs, phone in hand. “Upstairs is clear, but they left a present. Get her into the kitchen. I want two of you with her at all times. I want cameras accessed and security spoken to. Find out how the fuck this happened,” he roars.
“Raff?” He turns to Astro, speaking in low, hushed voices, and I clear my throat. “Raffiel,” I practically shout. They all turn to me. “What’s happening?”
He heads my way, cupping my chin. “Someone broke in, baby, but they aren’t here anymore.”
“Why?” I whisper, searching his gaze. Something slides across his eyes too quickly for me to identify.
“I don’t know. We will find out who, and they will never do it again. I’m sorry, baby. Go relax with them while I take care of this, okay?” His voice is soft, but his eyes are hard and angry.
