Violent Ends (The Denton Family Legacy 5)
“I’m getting bored,” Landon said.
“We’re sorry for keeping you awake.” Jacob shook his head, clearly disgusted with him.
“This entire conversation is boring. He’s got to go, but you’re all too busy being pussies to make a real decision. I’m out of here. Let me know what you decide.”
Landon got up and left. Gideon watched him go.
“He’s a ticking time bomb,” Abel said.
“Yeah, it’s going to be funny to watch him explode.” Gideon turned his attention to Jacob. “This is happening whether you like it or not. Be ready because when the shit hits the fan, it’s going to get us all.”
One by one, he watched his brothers leave. They weren’t ready for this.
Rick and Stuart could hit back.
Anything could happen.
Once he was alone, he smiled. “You can come out now.”
Emma rounded the corner. She carried two large mugs. “I went and made us some hot chocolate. Here you go.”
“You heard that.”
“I heard enough to know you’re not listening to me,” she said, taking the seat beside him.
The robe she wore covered her body, and he wanted nothing more t
han to lift her up and sit her on his cock. Instead, he took her hand, locking their fingers together.
“Trust me.”
“Kind of hard to do when you’re not listening.”
He pressed his lips against hers. “I’m listening to you. This needs to happen regardless of the consequences. They know what is at stake. I finally got to talk to my brothers.”
“You see, that just makes it even more weird for me.”
“Why?”
“They were intent on hurting you. Literally beating the shit out of you, and you’re all happy with them now. How?”
“We’re brothers. Even when you’re pissed at Gabriel, you wouldn’t stand there and let him get killed, would you?”
“I totally would.”
He knew she was talking bullshit. “Really?”
“Yes.”
“Come on, Emma.”
“Fine. I wouldn’t let anyone kill him, but that’s because I’d be waiting to do the job.”
He pulled her in close against him, kissing her head. “I love you.”
She didn’t say anything, but he knew what she felt. There was no getting away from it anymore. She loved him, and he knew it.
“I’m scared for you.”