23. He Needs You

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My ears ring and my vision goes in and out as the migraine sets in

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My ears ring and my vision goes in and out as the migraine sets in. My arms and legs are flailing and someone is holding me cursing. My sister is crying and begging for someone to stop. Ducky is yelling so loud it practically rattled my bones and Nova is cursing at someone viciously, while Nails shouts he's going to kill him.

My eyes fly open and what is before me is a sight that will haunt me forever. Adonis is laying on the ground beaten and bloodied with his dad laughing and taunting him.

"You know the deal kid. If you don't stand back up, I kill her right in front of you."

I watch as the only person I've ever given every piece of me too, the man I grew so desperate for, struggles to get back up on his feet. It's awful to watch Adonis a man so powerful and strong, barely being able to stand.

"Thank God, she stopped."

"Alright boys, who's next? You want to become a full-fledged member or stay in the club you beat him back down to my feet.

I whip my head around and the truth to Adonis's words about some of the members and possible recruits finally makes sense to me. Some are just kids. Scared and horrified kids that are torn and don't know what to do.

My breath comes out harsh and unsteady as Adonis looks over at me and the smile he gives me is the kind that rips your soul right out of you. It's laced with sorrow and defeat like he's asking for my forgiveness for failing me.

But I failed him.

Red Light of all people steps up. I go ballistic which earns a massive smile from him and his full attention. "Don't you worry, Tater Tot once you're in my bed you won't even remember his name."

He swiftly turns around and his fist lands right on Adonis's scar and he goes down. My world goes into slow motion as I see Dallas kick him hard in the ribs and starts beating him relentlessly.

I scream.

I scream until my rage claws at my throat with vengeful scorn and makes me taste blood. I cock my elbow back hard and a nose crumbles against it.

"What the hell." The guy holding me shouts in pain.

His hold on me loosens and I rip out of his arms sprinting toward Adonis ready to kill Red Light. Someone grips my arm and yanks me hard into them.

Adonis's dad roughly grabs my chin, swaying my head back and forth gloating as he does it. "Such a pretty little thing. We'll all have our fill of you and then drop you right at your daddy's door along with your sister. Maybe we'll start it right now before he dies."

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