I noticed a flicker of sadness wash through his eyes before he masked it, yanking my pants and underwear down to my ankles, the cold air assaulting my warm skin.
His voice was the reason behind my shiver though as it rolled over me.
“Because you’re mine, Donovan, that’s fucking why. You should have listened to your boys when they told you not to trust me. A Soldier’s word doesn’t mean shit. You even said so yourself.”
“Please don’t,” I begged, his hands pausing for a second before he unzipped his jeans.
He sighed, a softer look in his eye than I’d seen from him before.
“I’m sorry, but I have too. You just don’t fucking learn. You don’t think I’m the unforgiving bad guy that I am, so it’s time I showed you. Maybe, you’ll listen next time.”
I closed my eyes as his hand rested on my bare waist, and I waited for his touch to destroy what was left of me, but a gunshot made me look up and I blinked hard, wanting my brain to stop tricking me.
Slash stood by the doorway, waving his gun around the room as he clenched his jaw.
“Get the fuck away from her, Razor.”
Razor stumbled back, seeming just as shocked as the rest of his crew.
So, I wasn’t the only one seeing this?
What the fuck was happening?
“What the fuck? I killed you!” Razor demanded, zipping his jeans back up and trying to take charge of the situation.
He hated surprises, I knew the much.
Slash rolled his eyes, seeming amused at the reaction.
“Well, isn’t that the truth. Took a while to jump start the ticker, but I didn’t stay dead for long. Now, get the fuck away from her, I won’t fucking ask again.”
One of Razor’s men aimed a gun at him, but Slash shot him without hesitation before raising an eyebrow like the cocky asshole he was.
“So, which one of you fuckers are next?”
I couldn’t take my eyes off him.
How the fuck was it possible that he was alive?
I’d held him while he’d fucking died in my arms.
Razor moved around the table, speaking quietly to me as if he had the right to sound concerned.
“You’d better get in the back room, this might get messy and I don’t want you hurt.”
I laughed loudly, confusing him as I shook his men off while they were still in shock.
I fixed my pants while they were distracted, pinning my eyes on Razor.
“You’re worried about me getting fucking hurt? All you’ve done is fucking hurt me, you piece of shit. I nearly started to like you the other week. I seriously thought that maybe it was possible that you had some good in you somewhere, but the last few days have proved me wrong. Fuck you, Razor,” I spat, clenching my fists.
He appeared tormented for a moment, unsure whether to say what he was thinking, but he finally sighed in defeat.
“You’re too good for this world, Donovan. I’m sorry you were dragged into it.”
“Are you? I’ve just been a plaything for you since I made that fucking deal. You and I could have been good friends, Razor, but there’s no hope in hell for that now,” I snapped, my voice starting to rise as the anger seeped out of me like fucking poison.
“Rory…,” he said softly, grabbing my shoulder gently.
I saw the glimmer of remorse in his dark eyes, the hope for something good for us as he thought about what I was saying.
There was no hope for him now.
“I said, get the fuck away from her,” Slash said calmly before shooting him, the bullet hitting his skull and making him hit the ground instantly, blood splattering against my face and shirt.
No one moved, but I finally met eyes with Slash, and he motioned for me to join him.
“C’mon, babe. Let’s get you home where you belong.”
I took one last glance at Razor as he lay on the floor, the life gone from his eyes.
He could have been redeemable.
I might have been able to save him from himself, if only he’d let me help.
I touched his shoulder on my way past, feeling emotions that I shouldn’t.
He let me get beaten, and he nearly raped me in front of his crew, but some days when we’d pretended to be friends, when we were alone?
It felt almost real.
He was just a lost little boy in a man’s body.
Once closer to Slash, he spoke up for the Soldiers to hear.
“You worthless pieces of shit need to be out of my fucking town by morning, or I’ll be back for the rest of you. Rory belongs to the Bloody Psychos, and don’t you fucking forget it,” then he shooed me out the door and into the cool night air without a backwards glance.
What the fuck just happened?
To be continued…
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Acknowledgments
Thank you to all my amazing readers who have given me the chance to grow as an author, and learn along the way. It feels like a lot longer than 4 months since I first published Pretty Lies, but I am so grateful for all the support I have had ever since. Without my readers, I would not have been able to chase my author dream like this, so thank you from the bottom of my heart! 3 books in 4 months has been the most awesome accomplishment!
All you readers in my Pretty Psychos Reader’s group, you guys are amazing, and I love so much!! You’ve made me laugh, you’ve brightened my day when I’ve been down, and you blow me away with your supportive comments and your fantastic sense of humour, you filthy animals!
To my PA Kenia, I hope I was more organised this time! We didn’t have to stress too much, so that’s a win I think! Thank you for always being there, love you bunches!
My Betas, Jocelyn, Kristen, Stephanie, and Laura. Thank you girls for helping me get through this book! You put up with my complaining and self doubt over this, and helped me turn it into something I’m proud of. Appreciate the hell out of you!
To my editor Jess, you are my rock and my best friend. Your constant support and help overwhelms me sometimes, and I love you so much! I know I complained a lot that this book would kill me, but we did it!! Thank you for being a constant positive vibe in my life!
My graphics designer, Sam. Girl, we are such a hot mess, but I’d never change a single thing! Your designs bring my babies to life, and your friendship means the world to me! Your tipsy voice messages make my day, too!
My Bloody Psychos street crew!! You girls are the best and I appreciate all the promo you do for me!! Thank you so so so much for keeping me sane some days too!!
My ARC team, you girls really give some amazing feedback and reviews, so thank you so much for the time you take to do that, I really do appreciate it!!
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Enjoy the holidays, and stay safe!
Love, Rach Xx
The Watch Me Burn series
1. Pretty Lies