Page 27 of Royal Sons MC

Royally Taken

Royal MC 2

Copyright © 2019 Elle Boon

First E-book Publication: 2019

Cover design by Jay Aheer

Edited by Tracy Roelle

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All characters and events in this book are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is strictly coincidental.

PUBLISHER:

Elle Boon

Chapter One

Kailani Trevino's heartbanged against her chest as she watched her brother enter their home with a girl who couldn't be much older than legal. Sweat trickled down her temple at the fear she could see stamped on the young girl's face, fear Kailani had felt almost every night since she'd turned eighteen. God, she hated her screwed-up family, especially her brother.

"It's okay, my pet. You have nothing to worry about. I told you I'd take care of you, and that's what I plan to do, Tiana." Rico Trevino ran his hand down the young girl's cheek. His tone sounded soothing, but she knew it for what it was. It was his way of deceiving those he pretended to care about.

Hidden in the corner behind the screen, Kailani tried to make herself as small as she could, barely allowing herself to breathe, not wanting to draw the attention of her brother or the men with him. She took another shallow breath, hoping they'd pass through the foyer quickly, giving her a chance to escape and maybe find a way to rescue the young girl. Of course, she wasn't holding out any hope she could accomplish the latter, but the former was vital as it could mean the difference between her comfort and pain.

"Can I call my sister to let her know where I'm at? I seem to have lost my phone," Tiana asked in a small voice. Kailani wondered how long Rico had her and what atrocities she'd already suffered. She looked at the other girl's tall, slender frame and checked for visible injuries. From the looks of it, Rico hadn't had his brand of fun yet. At the images of what was to come for Tiana, Kailani decided to do all she could to save her, even if it meant a punishment for herself. It wasn't as if she hadn't already suffered a lot in her twenty-three years, and if Rico had any say, he'd put her through a lot more once their father let him have the reins.

"You boys go on and take a load off. I'll show Tiana to her suite, and then I'll be down. I need to check in with my father," he sneered the last bit, a habit Kailani had noticed more often lately.

"Sure thing, boss, let us know if you need...help."

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