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They both gaze at me and simultaneously say, “Abso-fucking-lutely!”
Finding Dani in whatthe guys call the game room, I lean against the door frame, “Can we talk?”
She stands there with a pool stick, contemplating her next move, “What, no torture session this time?” She quirks her brow.
I let out a little snort and look down at the floor, “No, we only reserve those for people we need answers from.”
Dani studies me, then asks, “Why does it look like you're guilty of something, Cat?”
I lift my head and push away from the doorway, “Because I am. I came here to say that I'm sorry. We can't take back what we did...what's done is done, but we are truly sorry for putting you through that.”
“What brought this on?” Dani sets the pool stick on the table and leans her hip against the corner while crossing her arms at her chest.
“We questioned Felicia...”
Dani straightens up, “You questioned her and didn't think that I'd want to watch?”
I roll my eyes, “She didn't get the same treatment you received.” My mouth kicks up on one side as I try not to smile.
“Oh, well, I always knew she wouldn't be your type,” Dani snickers.
“I'm trying to apologize here, and you're making jokes,” I shake my head and sigh.
“Cat, you said it yourself; there isn't anything that we can do about it. What's done is done. I'm just trying to move on...and besides, I got finger fucked by the hottest chick on campus...I can't be too mad,” she smirks.
I stare at the girl who used to be my best friend, “I really am sorry. You just need to understand that I almost died twice, and I wasn't taking any more chances.”
“I get it, Cat. Honestly, I'd probably do the same thing,” Dani sighs.
I walk over to her and hold out my hand, hoping she will shake it, but she just stares at it disgustedly. When I lower my hand, she pulls me in and hugs me, “You're forgiven,” she says softly, “I just want my friend back.”
I pull away and smirk, “You do realize how fucked up this friendship is, right?”
“It's one of a kind, sweet cheeks,” she jokes, “How about you rack the balls and let me kick your ass at pool?”
“Oh, actually, I need to run an errand with the guys. Can I find you when we get back?” I feel bad, but we have to take care of Felicia before we go after Kaden.
Dani has taken it all pretty well, and I have the distinct feeling that it's only because she has no other friends. This actually makes me feel like shit. Would I do it again if I had to, though? Absolutely.
I give her another quick hug and leave to go find the guys. I have a slight limp this morning due to the minor marking Oakley gave me last night. It's rubbing against my clothing when I walk, even with a bandage on it.
It's fucked up, right? Letting him carve into me after everything Brett did, but I trusted him, and he didn't let me down. I hope it scars up well; otherwise, I will get it tattooed.
When I got out of the shower this morning, I got a peek at it. I remember Oakley coming up to me and smiling. His fingers circling it gently.
“Do you like it?”
“What is it exactly?” I ask because it's hard to determine what it is in the mirror.
Oakley takes out his phone, snaps a picture, and then shows it to me, “It's a heart in the middle...”
I study the picture and realize that it's three people circling a heart. I look back at Oakley, my words caught in the back of my throat. Oakley hooks some of my hair behind my ear and smiles softly at me.
“I know we don't always show it, and we can be major douchebags, but you need to know that we won't just protect you but your heart as well. We are your protectors in all things...”
It didn't matter how sore I was from the night before; I jumped Oakley's bones after he told me this. It's the most he's ever opened up to me, and never has anyone ever said anything like this to me. The Lords of Sin may be sadistic savages, but they are my savages.
Fynn holds my handas we walk to the lake cabin from the Jeep. Jett has Felicia over his shoulder while Oakley goes on ahead to unlock the cabin. He's carrying a takeout bag for Chris since we are a little late in getting here. We won't make him wait to eat, and that's what would happen if we had to make him something.
