* I laid against the back of the cell, almost dazed. I had no idea how long I had been held here. It could have been as little as a day or as many as weeks. Time was irrelevant. The pendulum swinging above my head was starting to slow down - a sure indication that I would soon be dead. I didn't even have a hope to it being done rather quickly. I had failed in my attempt to remove the noose from around my neck. Morelo had fucked up everything. He'd fucked my mate. He'd fucked my life. How he had managed to fuck her without getting that fucking mating rash was beyond me. But the man was a fucking King in his own right. I banged the back of my head against the wall. So stupid. So fucking stupid. I heard the creak of the door and a small sliver of light spread out along the floor. Rats squeaked at the intrusion and I almost did too. The door closed, almost inaudible as it did. I heard footsteps as they made their way to my cell. They stopped. I could see the shadow looming and knew without a doubt it was Nathaniel Morelo. "What the fuck do you want?" My voice sounded defeated. "I can't quite figure you out, Cross. You had it all at one point." I dead eye stared at him. I wasn't worried about him. I was locked in here, and for once the long haired caveman was my saving grace. Morelo wouldn't take that right from Gaines. "And you wanted more. You just couldn't be happy with what you had." I smirked. "You happened, Morelo. You and you're fucking drugs. Knowing I started off in a fucked up home." He was silent at that accusation. "I grew up under your right hand, Morelo and you fucking taught me everything I know." I stood up then, and grabbed the bars to my cell. "You liked it when I did what you asked. Apparently, I fell out of your good graces when I mated." Morelo growled then. "You mated one of my girls." I snorted. "You mean one of your whores? Everyone knows you kidnap them, groom them to be what you want and as soon as you tire of them, you toss them. How many of their bones litter the very ground you walk on?" I challenged. He slammed into the bars, his fangs flashing in what light there was. "Don't act so sanctimonious, Cross. You're a fuck up. A worthless piece of shit and you have been your whole fucking life. You stole from me and tried to use my own flesh and blood as payment for your debts." I growled back. "What? You aren't willing to fuck one of your own? That's a change." His hands reached through the bars and grasped my neck. My face slammed the bars and pain exploded. "You aren't worth the air you breathe." He slammed my face again and I laughed, spitting blood and teeth at him. "And you are?" I slurred, drool spilling down my chin as I laughed. It came out more of a gurgle as Morelo squeezed tighter. My ability to speak was cut off as he slammed my face against the unforgiving bars. I heard a distinctive pop--- *

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  1. Chloe Cross (Dark Protectors)July 2, 2017 at 7:11 PM

    * The hurt on Morelo's face almost had me stopping Vincent from leaving. But then I remembered that he'd known about me my whole life and never once reached out to me. That was something I wouldn't forget. I was a grown ass women now and the only male I couldn't live without sat to my left. I turned to face Vincent and smiled. * Let's go home. * The drive was short to the small airport, Vincent drove through the gate and right towards a small private jet. Another car waited. * "You stay in the car." * I nodded and watched as he got out and approached the other car. Two large males got out of the back of it. Vincent shook hands with both males. They talked for a moment before the three of them walked over to the small SUV I sat in. Vincent opened my door and gave me his hand to help me out. Wrapping his arm around me he introduced me to the two males. * Chloe this Cayden, an old friend of mine and Dr. Sorge. * We shook hands as both males greeted me. * "The good Dr. will just rent a car to drive back home, Vincent. I'm glad everything worked out for you." * Cayden gave him a man hug and walked back to the car. I was a little surprised that Vincent had arranged to have a doctor accompany us back to McGregor, but understood. * "You okay?" * I nodded. * I'm fine. * Vincent grabbed the couple of bags we had and the three of us boarded the small plane. Vincent guided me to the couch helping me to sit and then put the seat belt across my lap snapping me in. He sat beside me and Dr. Sorge took a seat across the plane. The engines powered up and it wasn't long before we were in the air. Once the plane leveled off and we were instructed that it was okay to take our seat belts off Vincent handed me a tablet. I looked at him questionably. * "You wanted to talk to Meg, right?" * He took the tablet from me and pulled up the Skype function and Ian's face filled the screen. He grinned at us as Vincent held the tablet out. * "Thank goodness you're okay, Meg has been riding me about getting an update on you guys. Everything is okay, right?" * I smiled and looked at Vincent. * "A lot has happened, but Ricky is dead and after a week or so of rest , we'll be fine too." * Ian began to walk. * "Thank fuck. Meg is napping, let me wake her up." * He walked up the stairs to my old place and into their room. Ian gently sat on the bed beside Meg. * "Meg baby, there's someone that wants to talk to you." * I heard incoherent mumbles and felt bad for waking her, but I needed to see her for myself so I spoke up. * Hey Meggie! Wake up and let me see that beautiful smile. * She startled awake and slowly moved to a sitting position. * "Oh My Gawd! CC!"

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  2. Meghan Danvers (Dark Protectors)July 2, 2017 at 7:12 PM

    Oh My Gawd! CC! * My eyes filled with tears and I touched the screen as I looked at my best friend. Ian reached over with a tissue and wiped my eyes. " It's okay, Meghan. Chloe is fine." I nodded and smiled.* I just want to hug you! I've been so worried a and Ian has tried his best to keep me updated..Please tell me you're on your way home! * Ian whispered to me that Ricky was dead and I laughed.* Serves that cocksucker right. I hope Vincent ripped his head off.

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  3. Chloe Cross (Dark Protectors)July 2, 2017 at 7:12 PM

    * My eyes watered and I snuggled into Vincent's side, ignoring the pain in mine. * We're on a airplane as we speak, heading home. You're okay Meg? I can't believe Ricky shot you. I'm so sorry. I should have just left with him willingly. * I heard and felt Vincent growl beside me. * And what about Tyler? "He's fine. Back home with his family too. And NO, you shouldn't have just left with that jackass willingly. He got what he deserved. I'm just sorry he wasn't a better father to you." * Meg whispered that last part. I yawned and Vincent wrapped his arm around me. * "I'm going to make my mate get some rest. Ian, I'll let you know when we make it home. We'll make plans to get together the next day or so." * Ian nodded and I waved goodbye to them both. Vincent turned the tablet off and I laid down using his hard thigh as a pillow. Dr. Sorge appeared with a blanket and covered me up, taking a seat across from us. I fell asleep to their voices as they talked. *

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