egging for forgiveness. They’ll be begging for the end.”
She looks away, I can see the internal war that she’s having with herself.
“Doc, no one knows we’re here. So no one is going to know that you took that kit and gave it to me.”
She gives me a sharp nod and turns back and walks into Mia’s room.
“Son, what’s your plan of action now?” Dad asks when we’re alone.
“My gut is screaming that it’s one of those five we spoke about. One of them raped Mia and I’m going to find out who.”
Dad nods. “I’ll take the kit and have it ran by someone outside of your men.”
I agree. “I don’t know how deep this deception runs, who else they have helping them.” At least there are a few that I know aren’t involved in this shit, but are they helping them? That’s what I don’t know.
“I’ll get on it right away. I’ll tell them to put a rush on it.” His eyes flashing with rage.
“What about DNA?” I ball my fists up, I don’t want my dad seeing them shaking.
“That’s where you’re going to have to get creative. We’re going to need a sample from each of them.”
I smirk. “Once we do, I’m going to nail the bastard who orchestrated this.” I’ve never felt so much rage as I do now. God help the fucker, because when I’m finished with him, he’ll be unrecognizable.
“Are you going to tell anyone what’s happened to Mia?” Dad asks softly. It’s a vast change from the anger it held moments ago.
I shake my head. “No, until Mia is awake, no one is to know anything.”
“Okay son, I won’t say a word.” He promises as Dr Erika steps out of the room, a bag in her hand. “I’ll take that,” Dad tells her and she immediately hands it to him before going back into Mia’s room, not once talking. “Son, call me if she wakes.”
“I will do. Thanks Dad. I owe you.”
He shakes his head. “Nothing to owe. She’s yours which means she’s mine.” He places his hand on my shoulder and squeezes tightly.
I hear the door closing, and I know he’s just left. He’s going to find out who did this. I take a seat and wait until the good doctor says I can see Mia.
Ten
Mia
I wake up to hushed tones. Fear immediately grips me. I can’t open my eyes, I try but it’s to no avail. I don’t know who’s here. Is it him? Is he back? I inhale, but I don’t get the dirty waft that I had while I was in that room, instead, the scent of lavender and cleaning chemicals fill my nose. Where am I? Where’s Lacey? She’s not beside me anymore.
“How is she?” That soft dulcet tone makes me feel at ease. “Her face looks bad.” The southern drawl he has takes a hardness to it.
“The doc says she’s going to be okay.” Relief washes through me when I hear Hudson’s voice. “But fuck, she’s been through a lot. I don’t know if she ever will be.”
“She’s strong and she has you too,” Jagger tells him, it’s something that I love about Jagger, he always has something to say that’s uplifting.
“She left, remember? She found out who I was and she ran.” The disappointment in his voice makes me want to cry. Lacey was right, I should have spoken to him first instead of running. I just didn’t know how to deal with it. I try and move my fingers but I can’t, I’m so tired but I don’t want to fall asleep again. I want to listen to Hudson. Hearing his voice is making me feel safe. I want to listen to it forever. It means I’m not back in that place.
“You’ll never know unless you talk to her. Sarah keeps texting, wanting to know if she’s awake. She wants to come home but I’ve told her she’s staying put. I’m sending Ma to New York to spend time with her. At least until this fucking asshole is found. I can’t have her or Allie in this.”
“Sarah’s going to love that…” I can hear the smile in Hudson’s voice.
“I know, my ma’s going to make Sarah want me or she’s going to send her running for the hills. I’m not sure which yet. Look Hudson, I know something has happened. The way that your father is behaving, the secret phone calls. What is it?” Jagger sounds really worried. He’s usually so light hearted, what has happened.
A heavy sigh escapes him. “Jag, I have no idea who the hell I can trust.”
“You don’t think you can trust me?” The accusation is clear, the anger is there.