Lahat ng Kabanata ng HIS: Kabanata 21 - Kabanata 30

We walk through the house, out the front door and head over to my Mercedes. My mind is like a witch's brew, bubbling over with nasty shit. I slip into the driver's seat and turn on the car. Then I hit the gas and stones kick up as I peel around and down the driveway. The warehouse in the city shouldn't take long to reach, but it gives me enough time to come up with what I want to say.How I'm going to handle the fact that someone tried to kill the woman who I —Who I what? Who I care about? Who I would defend to the death? Who I'm falling hard for, even though we have no hope of a future together?If these enforcers want to see my ruthlessness, then they're about to get their wish.The moment we reach the warehouse, I slam the car in park and I'm more furious than I have ever been in my life. How dare any of these fuckers raise a hand against Trish. She never hurt anyone.Marching into the warehouse, I storm into the center of the room. My dad's men like to hang out here and I look ar

We leave the city and begin to drive through the country. The passing scenery is full of cows, horses, woods and fields.Eventually, we reach a gated property and I lean forward as Roberto uses a remote to open the huge, wrought-iron barrier. The driveway is long and graveled and when the house comes into view correction, four houses I hold back a gasp.Roberto drives us past the main house and over to one of the smaller homes. Even though it isn't as large, it's still extremely nice and I get out and look up at the two-story brick building."This is Connor's house," Roberto tells me and motions for me to follow him. "He should be back soon. In the meantime, you're stuck with me."I follow Roberto up onto the porch where a couple of cushioned chairs sit and I wait while he unlocks the front door. "Go ahead." he tells me. "I'm going to grab your bag."With a nod, I step into Connor's house and almost pinch myself. I can't believe I'm here and curiosity fills me as I walk into the livin

Watching Connor walk away, knowing what he's about to deal with, hurts my heart. I know he's strong, though, and will handle everything that comes his way.Within a matter of hours, I met Connor's twin brother and now his baby sister. They seem kind and genuine-like people I would be friends with or have in my life in some capacity. It's so strange to think about how I've been conditioned to fear and hate them just because of their last name.Now that I've had an inside glimpse of his family, I look forward to meeting his mother, Maeve, and his younger brother Rylan. From what I've seen, the Mennettis are very much like my own family in so many ways.A part of me can't help but wonder if it's a good thing that I won't be meeting Nolan Mennetti.As sad as I am for their loss and as selfish as it may sound, it's almost like a blessing in disguise for me. If he was anything like my dad, then it's for the best we didn't meet because he'd never give his blessing in regard to me being here.

When Connor returns later that night, I'm already in his bed and trying to stay awake for him. The moment I hear him enter the bedroom, my eyes pop open and I sit up."Connor?"He walks over and leans forward, pressing a kiss to the top of my head. "Shh, it's late. Go back to sleep.""Are you okay?" I ask, trying to read his expression, but it's too dark."As good as I can be," he murmurs. "I'm going to take a quick shower and I'll be back shortly."I nod and snuggle back down into the warm sheet and blankets that smell fresh and clean-just like the man I'm falling in love with.There's no point in denying it. I have no idea how we're going to make this work or if he even still wants me, but I'm willing to try.It bothers me that he hasn't called me by his special endearment since our fight. But he's being so kind and thoughtful.I'm going to tell him about the baby tomorrow, I think sleepily and begin to doze off.When Connor returns and slips into bed, I'm on the verge of falling as

Shoving my door open, I see Roberto watching me put the gun in the back of my pants, letting my jacket fall back down to cover it."Let's not use that, okay?" he says under his breath as we walk to the large door.I don't say anything and hope I won't need to, but there's no way I was going to leave it back in the car. Not when I'm about to face an unpredictable pack of wolves.Pulling in a deep breath, we walk into the large warehouse and there are only ten men and Sean Flannigan present. Looks like we lost a couple more. Good."Shall we sit?" Sean asks and points to the large table where the others are already seated and waiting.Roberto and I walk over and I sit down at the head of the table while Rob sits in the empty chair on my right.Folding my hands on the scarred tabletop, I look at the men and say, "What seems to be the problem now?"Beside me, I hear Roberto let out a little sigh. For someone who likes to fight so much, he hates verbal confrontation.Sean immediately starts