Page 33 of Bedlam

Putting my bitch in reverse we haul ass to Ri’s location which was all of ten minutes away on the side of the highway. Hopping out of the car, I wretch the driver’s side door open to a badly beaten Dario.Fuck.

“I’m here, brother.” I say, pulling his slump body into my grasp and out of the truck.

“Fuckkkkk, that hurts.” He growls as Ryder comes to his other side, gripping Ri’s other arm, and helping me put him in the charger.

“I should’ve taken Jay’s Ram. Fucking idiot.” I say and Ri whips his head to me.

“You’re not an idiot. You are my hero, Brother.” he laughs and my eyes widen as blood drips from his lips.Fuck.

“We need to call the Doc. This isn’t good.” I say as a car drives by slowly.

“Fuck, gun!” Ryder screams, and I shove Ri into the car as he screams, slamming the door shut as Ryder takes fire. Pop. Pop. Pop. Bullets spray the side of my car as they speed off down the highway.

“Jesus Christ. Who the fuck was that?” Ryder yells and I shake my head, taking a deep breath.

“Fucking Albanians. They are gunning for his blood. We need to keep him safe until I can figure out what in the actual fuck is going on.” I spit and his eyes widen.

“Albanians? Fuck! They are worse than the Russians. Shit, this is bad!” He says, kicking my tire.

“Stop hurting my baby. Jesus, get it together.” I laugh nervously and he shakes his head.

“Race you to the house?” he says and I can’t help but smirk.

“I’mma spank that ass.” I whoop and he laughs, hopping into the suburban.

I climb into my car and step on the gas, full fucking sendingonto the highway as Ri groans in the passenger seat.

“What happened?” he asks as I shift gears, weaving through traffic as Ryder stays hot on my ass.

“The Albanians did a drive by. They’re really coming hard for you, man.” I say and he grunts.

“I’m fucked, and I’m not sure what to do.” He admits and I sigh, switching gears, I hit the gas, pushing my car to its limits.

“We will figure it out. I promise you, Ri. No one is going to take you from me.” I assure him and he groans.

“I’m not sure how much fight I have left, Brother. It’s not worth it without her here,” he chokes out, gripping his side.

“You fight, Ri. She wouldn't want you to give up. Not yet at least.” I say, looking over at him.

“I know, but I need her. I don’t want to live without her.” He coughs as blood splatters against the dash.

“We will be home in a second. You better hang on!” I yell and he grips my hand.

“You’re the best brother I ever had, Reid. Jameson, too. I wouldn’t have survived this long without the two of you at my side. No matter what happens to me, never change your soul for anyone. I love you brother.” He rasps as his hand falls from the top of mine.No, no, no, this isn’t how it’s supposed to go!

Pulling into the driveway, I look over at him, he’s pale as fuck and unmoving.

“Ri? Ri! You can’t fucking leave me brother!” I yell as Ryder pulls in behind me. Hopping out of the suburban, he rips open the passenger door and Dario stirs as he looks at Ryder and smiles.

“Take care of my brother.” He says, taking a deep shuddering breath before closing his eyes.

“Fuck this. Did you call the Doc?” I yell and Ryder nods.

“He’s pulling in now.” He says, pulling Ri’s lifeless body from the car. Getting out, I round the car to help him as the Doc gets out, running to the front door and opening it.

“Put him on the table.” The Doc orders and we place him down, gently.

“I don’t know how bad his injuries are. He coughed up blood. Just fucking save him, Doc.” I order, and he nods.