Page 84 of Freeing Emily

she’ll be able to overcome her suffering and trulylive.

My phone pings when I pull into the driveway of the estate.

Declan:

Where are you?

Me:

Unloading the acid now.

A moment later, Rhys and Declan are walking around the mansion from the outdoor entrance to the cellar.

“Hey, Liam.” Rhys greets, bending to lift a gallon.

“Liam, I need to speak with you before we head down there.”

I turn to Declan. His face shows signs of his mood.

“Boss?” I square my shoulders, maintaining eye contact with him.

He shakes his head with a low chuckle. “Calm down.”

My shoulders relax, only slightly.

“I’ve seen how different Emily is when you’re around versus when you’re not. I wanted to deny it when I shouldn’t have. It’s clear as day how you care for each other. Just…” he clears his throat. “Take care of her.” He meets my eyes and I see the love he has for his baby sister.

“I’d die for Emily.”

He scans my face and then nods. “Good. I expect nothing less for her.”

He moves to pick up two gallons of the acid and then strides toward the cellar entrance.

Rhys smirks at me then follows Declan.

Smiling, I bend and pick up the remaining two gallons then head inside.

“I want one.” Sarah says, spinning around to look at the near empty cellar.

“A cellar?” I ask.

“Yup,” she says, emphasizing the ‘p’ with a pop.

“Why does that not surprise me?” Paige snorts and I chuckle.

She smirks at us. “I need something to give me more dopamine.”

We burst in laughter.

Sarah is a ball of unhinged energy and needs constant stimulation. If she doesn’t, she turns into this destructive maniac.

I love her for it.

Her and Paige are the sisters and friends I never knew I needed.

Rhys and Declan enter the room, each holding gallons of acid. When Liam steps in behind them, I stand taller and a blush spreads over my cheeks.

When he looks at me, his hazel eyes light up and he smiles softly at me.