David by Celia Aaron

Author:Celia Aaron [Aaron, Celia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Celia Aaron, Inc.
Published: 2018-08-26T04:00:00+00:00

19

David

“Rudy was a rough son-of-a-bitch, but he taught me a lot. And when I wasn’t with him, I was in the library. Got my GED, studied all sorts of random shit.” I’d never felt more relaxed in my life. The tiger that raged inside me after I’d done the bloodwork in the basement was appeased, my need for release sated in the beautiful creature lying on my chest.

“So Rudy taught you …”

“Torture.” I tugged on her hair so she had to meet my eyes. “I’ll never lie to you, Angel. I’m a killer. I do horrible things. And worse, I enjoy doing them. Maybe there was a chance for me to be someone different, but once I went to prison, there was only one road for me. This is it.”

She seemed to consider my words for a moment, then gave me a small nod. “I know.”

When she dropped a kiss on my chest, I wasn’t sure if I was in a dream or I was really lying here with a stolen bride under the Genoa roof.

“That doesn’t bother you?” I stroked her soft hair.

“No. I’ve spent the past five years around men more heartless and cruel than you could ever be. They’re evil. Sick. That’s what the mafia life does—it twists everyone into monsters.” She shrugged. “At least you’re honest about it.” She met my gaze again. “And you know who you are. I wish I had that.”

“You don’t know who you are?”

She closed her eyes. “I can see who I used to be. Fearless. And maybe a little stupid for it. Some houses I shouldn’t have busted into, you know? But I did it anyway because I thought it was a way out for me. I was a dreamer, too. All those maps I used to pore over. Places I wanted to go. I thought I could be whoever I wanted.”

“You still can.”

She shook her head. “I don’t think so. Since I’ve been a prisoner in Hector’s house, I’ve learned that I’m not strong at all. I thought I wouldn’t break. But Hector knew better. I thought I’d escape. Hector knew better about that, too.”

“He took you when you were still a kid.” I rubbed her back. “There was no way you could’ve beaten him at this game, Angel.”

“I know, but … I’m just lost.” She met my eyes. “I’m no one now. Just a doll that he plays with and is going to sell off.”

“That’s not who you are.” I wanted to rip Blanco to shreds for making her feel this way. “You’re still just as strong and just as much of a dreamer as you were back then. Maybe he’s darkened a few of your edges, toughened you up, showed you that you have to fight for what you want—but it’s all still here inside you.”

“I wish that were true.”

“I know it is.” I ran my fingers down her cheek. She was so soft against my hard skin. “If you don’t believe it, it doesn’t matter. I believe in you enough for the both of us.

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