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“They tucked in for the rest of the night. I’ve already told the others, first thing in the morning we’ll be meeting with our guests and finding out what they know,” Viper states cooly, his eyes going back to Rosemary, who looks upset. Why, I’m uncertain, but I’m sure it’s due to the guests we’ll be dealing with tomorrow.
“Rosie, I have your stuff all set up in a room for you to use,” Jade announces. I’m sure it’s in hopes that she can get her best friend to talk.
I’m not sure why she’s not talking to anyone else, but alone she at least spoke to me.
Rosemary nods and finishes the soup, looking at the empty bowl.
“You done or want more?” I ask, taking the bowl from her. The way I worded the question gives her no choice but to speak up.
“More,” she whispers quietly.
That one word cuts through the tension that filled it, giving everyone a sense of relief, even if it’s a small amount.
“Got a whole pot of it ready for you, Princess,” Big remarks, reaching for the bowl. “Do you want some cheese in it this time around?”
“Please,” Rose answers and clears her throat as she lifts her gaze to me. “Milk?”
“That what you want to drink?” I cock a brow making sure I understand her correctly, earning a nod. “You got it.”
“I’ll get it,” Jade declares, considering she’s the closest to the refrigerator. Viper grabs one of the glasses and puts it on the counter for Jade to fill. A moment later, it slid across the counter and set in front of Rosemary.
Big also sets her bowl back in front of her with the cheese melting on top.
In order to make Rosemary feel more comfortable, I start up a conversation with the others. It’s mundane, but still, it’s a conversation to fill the silence.
Fifteen minutes later, Rosemary pushes her bowl away. “I’m done. Thank you.”
“No need to thank anyone, Princess,” Big says, taking in his daughter’s appearance. “Now, why don’t you go get some rest.”
Without a word, Rosemary scoots off the stool and looks toward Jade. “Which room is mine?”
“I’ll show you,” Jade answers, giving Rosemary a small smile.
It’s all I can do to keep myself from following after them. From taking Rosemary back to my room.
Fuck me.
I didn’t know that finding her would affect me this way. For that matter, I didn’t think I’d want her as I do, but fuck me, I do. She’s mine. Has been since the night we fucked, but I was an ass and sent her away. Then I’d gone and fucked up even more.
I’m gonna have to make things right with her.
“Did she tell you anything, Kevlar?” Viper asks, getting my attention.
“No,” I grind out. I don’t want to talk about what happened. It’s for Rosemary to share if she wants to, but I have a feeling she won’t.
The way she’d broken down in that shower was terrible. She’d been vulnerable and one thing I learned about in the time I’ve known her is she’s not one for allowing anyone to see her as weak.
Clearing my throat, I glance around, meeting each of the men’s gaze. “I’m not going to say what happened. Just know that the bastard who did this to her is going to pay.”
“She broke down, didn’t she?” Big grimaces. “My girl, she’s tough, always has been. I saw what I saw in her eyes, and I know she didn’t let that bastard break her, but what she did affected her.”
I nod. “Yeah, she broke down.” I can at least give him that and look at Viper. “I don’t want to wait til morning. Rosemary’s gone to bed. You know Jade’s going to stay with her. I want at this fucker and get to the bottom of it all.”
“Same here.” Cobra growls, eyes flashing with hatred.
“Then let’s get out there and see what’s what,” Viper grunts and pulls out his cell. “Cyprus wants to be there as well. None of this sits well with either of us. The way we got her back was too easy, none of them fought us as we expected.”
“Agreed,” I mutter, brushing my fingers through my hair. “It was far too fuckin’ easy. Do we know the name of the guy who had her?”
