Dark Lonely Lies (The Denton Family Legacy 6)

“I’m a doctor.”

“You’re a shitty one.”

He laughed. “Yeah, I’m actually really good. I’ve saved a lot of lives.”

“Do you even care about the lives you’ve taken?”

“Nope. Not a single one.” He sighed. “You know, I don’t feel anything. I don’t give a fuck about living or dying until I think about my woman. Mandy is the only one who kept me sane. I know you hate me and I don’t give a fuck. Feelings are for the weak, but I needed you to ground Landon. Without you, he was fucked.”

“You used me just like you’re going to use Jade.”

“She’s not my responsibility.”

“Actually, she is. You could have ignored Landon’s foolishness. If you really don’t care at all about anyone or anything, then why did you come and get him? Why did you push your way into his life?”

“Simple, he’s a Denton. If I allow anyone to take out Landon, I admit we’re too weak. My family will never be weak.”

She shook her head. “You’re an arsehole.”

“And you need to figure out a way to control Landon.”

“I’m not going to control him.” She started to walk away, but Rick grabbed her arm. She didn’t want the contact and after everything this man had put her through, she lashed out, slapping him hard. “Don’t fucking touch me. Not ever.” With that, she stormed back into the house, coming face-to-face with one of the brothers. “Do you know where Jade is?”

“Why should I tell you?”

“I want to go and speak to her.”

“Again, it’s not a good enough reason.”

“Do I need a reason to go and see my friend?”

“So she’s your friend now.”

“I guess you’ve heard the news,” she said.

“News?”

“Your uncle Rick is going to give Jade back to her family. She will no longer be any of your responsibility. She’ll probably get sold to whatever man her family deems necessary.”

The man gave her the direction to where Jade was.

“What’s your name?” Tulip asked.

“It’s Gabriel Colton. Where’s Rick?”

“He’s outside.”

She didn’t linger and made her way upstairs, going straight to Jade’s room. The door was open but Jade sat on the bed, one handcuff around her wrist and the other to the bedpost.

“Do you see what kind of hospitality they show?”

Seeing Jade up didn’t sit right with Tulip.

Bending down, she tried to lift the bed and Jade laughed.

“Believe me, if you could have lifted the bed for an easy escape, I’d have already tried it. It would seem that not only did they have the basement to keep people locked down, they also have so many bedrooms.” Jade laughed. “I’m stuck here until my family comes. They may even bring a doctor, you know, to test to see if I’m still a virgin.” She sniffled.

“What?”