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And he’s not the type of psychopath to draw out the torture.

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Penny

I clean out my wardrobe,packing my belongings into paper shopping bags while Luca remains in the living room with Cole.

I overhear parts of their aggressive argument.

They mention Anissa. My sisters. And Tobias.

My sweet, sweet Tobias.

I fall to my knees. Helpless.

That little boy is entirely vulnerable. But Robert would never hurt him. Not physically. They were like uncle and nephew. It’s the mental threat he poses that I can’t ignore.

Robert wouldn’t stand for Tobias being taken care of by the people who arranged Luther’s murder. And my sisters…oh, God.

Bile climbs up my throat.

Abi.

I knew she would never kill herself. I knew, and Luca didn’t believe me. None of them wanted to believe me.

I clutch a hand to the base of my neck and bow my head, begging the contents of my stomach to retreat.

Robert killed Abi. He tried to kill me. Who knows what he will attempt next.

“Pen?” Luca enters the doorway and falls to his knees before me. “Are you okay?”

“I need to get out of here.”

He nods. “We’re leaving right now.”

“Where?”

“Torian’s house.” He hits me with sad eyes. “Don’t worry. It’s a gated property with heavy surveillance. He’s already called in a security team to man the perimeter.”

I don’t think surveillance will matter. Or security. Nothing will stop Robert getting what he wants. Nothing but death.

“I want that gun, Luca. I need to be able to protect myself.”

His brows pinch. It’s the slightest cringe of a response.

“Luca?” I sit back on my haunches. “You said you could get me a gun. You promised in Greece.”

“You’re not going to need it. The house will be protected.”

“You’re denying me?”

“No.” He grabs my hands, tangling our fingers. “I’m telling you it’s not necessary. We’re taking this seriously, Pen. We’re going to cover all our bases, which starts with moving everyone to Torian’s house. That includes his sisters, our brothers, Hunter, Sarah, Stella and Tobias. It’s not a good idea to have you carrying a gun around those kids.”

“Tobias is going to be there? I’m going to see him?”

“Yes. We’ll all be living under the same roof for a while, which means it’s not smart to have guns in the hands of someone untrained.”

“Then train me,” I beg. “Nobody will protect Tobias like I will. I’d give my life—”

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