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Quinn walked down into the basement and sat on the bottom stairs. “Now what are we going to do with you?
I shuffled further into the dark corner of the room and looked for anything to defend myself.
“I’m going to kill Wilder,” he said as he walked toward me. “But I don’t have to kill you.”
Quinn dragged me up and held me against the wall. His fingers run down my cheek and down the side of my neck. His gaze slid down my body, taking in my torn, black dress from the club. His hand slid up my leg, slipping beneath the fabric. “I’m sure I could find a place for you at one of my clubs, I bet you’d bring in a lot of money.”
Reeling back as far as I could, I kneed him hard in the crotch. “You fucking bitch.” He yelled; spit flying from his mouth as he doubled over. I kicked again, this time connecting with the side of his head and he crumpled to the floor. I had to take care of myself like I always had.
I sprinted to escape, slower than I would have liked, climbing the steps as fast as I could. But the door to the basement opened as I got there and blocked my escape. My forward motion sent me colliding against a wall of muscle.
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Chapter 29
WILDER
I grabbed her as she collided with me. “Anna!” I shouted in relief. A calmness spread through me once she was back in my arms.
“Wilder!” She clung to my shirt, tears soaking through.
“It’s okay. I’ve got you.” I looked down at her, thankful to have her in my arms, I felt in control again knowing she was safe.
“I kicked him,” Anna said to me.
“Good. You did good, Anna. There’s a car outside, please go. You can have him take you anywhere you feel safe right now.”
“Wilder, what’s going on?” She asked.
“I promise I will tell you everything. Just go. I need to know you’re safe.” Anna walked out the front door and into Levi’s car. I turned to my brother, now standing, smiling up at me.
“Little Brother, you’ve made a big mistake. You killed our father, but he was the only reason I didn’t kill you, to begin with. And now, thanks to you, I am head of the Kavanagh Family.”
“And what about mother, what about justice for her?” I asked.
“She was a traitor, trying to take you with her. I would’ve killed her too. She doesn’t need justice.” He spat out.
“Quinn. Just as I expected. That is exactly what I thought you would say. I’d like to introduce you to someone.” I made my way down the steps and Ronan followed behind me into the basement. “You remember our grandfather, Ronan.”
I saw the shock register on his face, as he looked between me and Ronan. “He was quite interested, and disappointed, to hear the story of Kathryn Kelly.”
“What have you done, Wilder?” Quinn questioned.
“Everything I needed to. I will have a life. And I will have Anna if she will have me.” I turned to Ronan, “I will leave you to it, grandfather.” I left Quinn in the basement of the house; I had agreed to let Ronan and his men have their own retribution for my mother. It was something I could give up in exchange for my future.
Stepping into the cool, silent night air, I called Levi.
“Where is she?”
“I dropped her off with Alexis. Are you okay?” He wanted to be there, but he had gotten out of the family. I didn’t need to be the one to drag him back in.
“I will be. Thank you, Levi.” My heart felt sure. No matter what happened from now on, my life would be my own. I wouldn’t have to hide behind secrets.
“Are you going to go to her?” Levi asked.
“Not tonight.” I wouldn’t go to her. She needed space away from me and from the darkness I represented. When I go to her, I want to be the man she deserved.
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