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“There doesn’t need to be any more bloodshed,” Rafe states.

“The fuck there doesn’t,” I laugh. “You, my dude, stole our woman. And now you have to die.” I raise my gun, ready to shoot once it’s safe to do so.

“No one else is dying.”

All three of our heads snap up to see Cove at the top of the stairs. My shoulders relax seeing that she is safe and unharmed.

“I know you like to see the best in people, Bunny, but that doesn’t work in our world,” Maverick growls. He looks at Rafe. “You fucked with the wrong people. You wanted a war, well, here it is. Give us Cove, and we’ll make your death quick.”

“No the fuck we won’t. You said I could have my fun!” I glare at the back of my brother’s head.

“Would you shut the fuck up,” Saint snarls.

“Are you sure you don’t want to stay here with me?” Rafe asks, turning his head to look behind him at Cove.

“Why the fuck would she want to do that?” I ask.

“Because,” Rafe sighs. Why does he keep doing that? It reminds me of when Maverick is done with my antics. I don’t like it. “Clearly you three have some growing up to do.”

“Excuse the fuck out of you,” I sneer. “I’m plenty grown.” My lips curl into a smug grin. “Just ask Cove.” I wiggle my brows.

Cove snorts out a laugh, making me smile.

“Gross. I do not want to hear about anything to do with my sister’s boyfriend’s penis,” Rafe scoffs.

“Hold up. Sister?” I frown.

“Turns out, Rafe here is dumb as rocks,” Cove sighs, patting the man in question on the shoulder as she walks to stand next to him.

Rafe glares at her, but doesn’t make a move.

“Now. What have we learned?” she asks him. “We use our big people words and have conversations like adults. It’s okay, I’m still learning too.” She gives him a placating look of sympathy. “Let’s use this as an opportunity to grow and learn.”

“Take her home,” Rafe grumbles, turning to look at us. “If she stays here, I’m going to age ten fucking years in the matter of days.”

“Look at us,” Cove playfully punches him in the shoulder. “Already fighting like siblings.”

“Someone want to tell me what the fuck is going on?” Maverick demands.

It’s Cove’s turn to sigh. “Turns out, my mom used to work for Rafe’s dad. She was Rafe’s nanny, and his father’s mistress. Something I’m going to need a lot of therapy to wrap my head around. Anyway, she got knocked up with me, fled for whatever reason, although I’m assuming it’s because we would have been at risk.” She looks at Rafe, and he nods. She nods in understanding. “Then I’m guessing she met my dad, and he raised me as his own. I’ll never know the truth because everyone in my life is dead. So, yeah.”

“This is so fucked up,” I grumble. “I feel like we’re in an episode of Days Of Our Lives.”

“You watched that?” Rafe raises a brow.

“Why not? Sammy is the best. Crazy bitch. She’s my vibe. We’d be besties in real life.” I grin.

“Again...” Rafe looks at Cove. “You sure you don’t want to stay here?”

“She’s not fucking staying here. She’s coming home with us.”

“Sorry, big guy, but Saint is right. I love them. I belong with them.”

“That doesn’t explain why you took Cove in the first place. Why did you have men after her for months?” Saint questions.

“He thought I needed saving.” Cove rolls her eyes. “Specifically, that I needed saving from you.”

“To be fair, they did kidnap you,” Rafe mutters.