Page 26 of Retribution
“Emotional reactions get people killed. Every fucking time. If you can’t go in level headed, let someone else handle it for you.”
Bones releases her, and I can see the compassion in his gaze.
“You’re family. I hate what all of our women have endured. Including you. I don’t want anything to happen to you. For that reason we will be there.”
He holds his hands up as Heather looks ready to go off again.
“As back up only. We will only be there for assistance if you need it. I’m on your side, Heather. I’m not the fucking enemy.”
She takes a deep breath and exhales slowly.
“You’re right. I’m sorry.”
Benji hands her a map of the compound.
“The good news is, this gang is complete chaos. It’s not well organized, so it’s easy to find a weakness and exploit it. The bad news is, he’s an absolute psychopath and won’t hesitate to kill anyone. If I were a betting man, I’d bank on him using your sister to hurt you. He may even go as far as killing her.”
Heather hangs her head down, defeated.
“She’s the only family I have left. Everybody else either enabled the abuse or has turned against me. The day I left I was shunned. There’s no one. Only Abigail.”
Killian reaches for her but waits for her to consent to his touch. When she nods he grabs her hand and pulls her into a warm embrace. We share her and there’s never any true jealousy but right now there’s a slight hint of envy building in my chest. Three months without her in my arms is too long. It has become physically painful as if part of my body is missing. It’s not about sex but I miss feeling her, touching her. The physical distance is brutal but what she has needed.
“Then we do our best to keep her safe.”
Bones bends down and opens a large container.
“I want everyone to wear bulletproof vests. I have extra weapons for you. And I suggest Carter goes ahead of everyone, so he can quickly eliminate the other gang members not directly involved.”
Kill and I immediately agree because he’s the best marksman out of the three of us.
“Any idea how many people we should expect there?”
Benji shrugs his shoulders.
“They recently absorbed a smaller gang. It could be as many as a hundred people—all armed. Only the higher up members are aware of Grave’s connection with your family.”
Heather places her hands on her hips, always such a brat.
“Are you suggesting we don’t kill them?”
Bones chuckles darkly.
“Nobody is suggesting that. They are far from innocent, but I promise you they will protect Grave. It’s their job.”
She visibly relaxes as she breathes out a long breath.
“Okay. When do we go?”
Killian glances at me with a smirk.
It’s been a long ten weeks for her. Everyday we had to remind her why we were waiting. The more she healed the more bloodthirsty she became.
“Let me ask you one important question.” Bones says and she nods.
“He has Abigail and is using her as a shield. The only way you can get to him is if she dies. Will you allow that or let him live?”
She shakes her head emphatically.
