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A twisted sense of satisfaction washes over me, but this isn’t over. I haven’t had my say yet.
“Listen closely, you fucking coward,” I snarl, grabbing him by the collar and pulling him to his feet. “You ever come near our woman again, or so much as breathe her name, and I’ll make sure this beating feels like a goddamn dream compared to what I’ll do to you.”
“Please,” Gary whimpers, his voice trembling with fear. “I-I won’t... I swear.”
“Good,” I growl, releasing him with a shove. He stumbles back, barely managing to stay upright.
“Please... no more,” Gary whimpers, attempting to shield his battered body with trembling hands, but it’s a waste of breath.
Each blow is swift and brutal, fueled by my protective instincts and love for Summer. Gary crumples again under the onslaught, but I don’t relent until I’m certain he won’t get up anytime soon.
“Let’s go,” I say through gritted teeth, turning away from Gary’s broken, bloodied form. Cathal nods, and together we leave the alley behind, silent until we approach the apartment.
“Do you think we’ll find them shagging?” Cathal asks absently.
Snorting, I shake my head. “That little prick knows better than that. I have no doubt he told her he wants her, but he’ll wait to discuss it with us first. He knows how to play the fucking game.”
Grunting as we return to the apartment, he shoves the front door open.
We enter the living room to find Summer and Caden cozy on the couch, their heads bent close together as they speak in hushed tones.
“Are we interrupting?” I grit out, not even the slightest bit surprised or angry. I’ve decided I want this. I want Caden back in the circle, and if Summer will have him, he can be hers. I’m done fighting with my family when we are the only fuckers we’ve got. It’s time to join forces and show the fucking underworld the Gannons are a force to be reckoned with.
“Of course not!” Summer exclaims, her eyes lighting up when she sees us. “Whoa, what happened?” she adds, leaping up, concern on her face.
“Let’s just say Gary’s bad life choices caught up with him.”
“Oh,” she says, pulling a face. “Hope you made it hurt.”
“He won’t be able to look himself in the mirror anytime soon,” Cathal states, but leaves it at that. “But never mind that asshole. We have something else we want to say,” he adds, his voice low and steady, a stark contrast to his recent outburst. “We’ve been talking, and we want you to know that if you want to be with Caden as well...” His words trail off as he takes a moment to find the right words.
“We’re okay with it,” I finish for him, my eyes never leaving Summer’s face. Her happiness is all that matters to me, and I can tell Cathal shares the sentiment.
Her eyes widen in surprise, a hint of vulnerability flickering in their depths. “You really mean that?” she asks hesitantly, searching our faces for any sign of insincerity.
“Ifyou want him, obviously,” I reply without hesitation, meeting her gaze head-on. “You’re our world, Summer, and if being with Caden too makes you happy, then we’re all for it.”
“Wow, okay, I wasn’t expecting that,” Summer whispers, her voice choked with emotion.
“I’m shocked,” Caden interjects, the playfulness returning to his voice. “And here I thought I was the outcast.”
“You made yourself the outcast,” Cathal growls, but there is no menace.
“Let’s not do this right now,” I say. “Just know you have our blessing to do whatever it is you want to do. Come here,” I murmur, extending my arms to her. She gratefully accepts my embrace, pressing herself against me as I wrap her in a tight hug.
“Thank you,” she murmurs. “For everything.”
“Anything for you, Tinks,” I whisper back, planting a tender kiss on her forehead. “Anything at all.”
35
CATHAL
Ciarán drags Summer into the bedroom, and I follow, knowing that I can’t resist her. Especially now after showing that Gary dick he messed with the wrong assholes.
They’ve already started tearing at each other’s clothes. Summer’s dress lies discarded on the floor, and she’s pressed against Ciarán, half-naked and panting with desire.
“Fuck, Ciarán,” she moans as his hands roam over her body, gripping her ass and pulling her closer. “I need you inside me.”
