Page 287 of When We Fall: Part Two
“Yourgirl?” Matteo nodded to Enzo’s wedding band. “I didn’t take Rosalie as a side piece.”
“Fuck you,” Cole snarled. “Piece of shit. I know you have her. This is your way of trying to start a fucking war with us?—”
“If I had her, I would not be wasting my time here,” Matteo snapped, his eyes flashing. “I assure you, Mr. Scott, I have more pressing matters to deal with.”
“We only want to get this sorted,” I whispered. “Please. Wherever she is could be bad. E-Everett wasn’t f-found. If he has her…” I shook, my breathing picking up.
“E,” Cole murmured.
I knew he wanted me to keep my shit together. I wasn’t so sure I’d be able to. It would make us look weak if I lost it.
Anson slid a wrapped candy across the table at me.
My chest heaved as I reached for it. No emotion registered on his face, but I knew well enough he was being kind.
With shaking hands, I unwrapped the candy and popped it into my mouth, wincing at how sour it was. Matteo looked from me to Anson, but he didn’t say anything.
“How about asking this German fuck where she is?” Cole continued, glaring at Klaus, who sat silently next to Matteo. A massive man made of pure muscle, I couldn’t imagine Cole and him fighting. Cole was a big man, but Klaus? Fuck. I was surprised Klaus hadn’t killed him.
“Klaus has divulged his side. We want to hear yours,” Matteo said.
“I saw her kissing that prick.” Cole scowled at Klaus. “I waited for her in the bathroom. When she came in, because I know her, I… talked to her.” Cole shifted and looked at his hands.
Anson narrowed his eyes at Cole. “What did you do?”
“Fuck you, Ass Hat?—”
“Cole, we’re trying to find her,” Enzo murmured. “Come on.”
“I fucked her,” he snapped, eyes flashing as he glared at Klaus. “How does that make you feel, big man? I fucked her, and she took all my cock. Eager for it. You want to know why?” Cole leaned forward.
I glanced uneasily at Klaus, who tightened his hands into fists, then at Anson, who was clearly just as close to the edge as Klaus was. This wasn’t going to end well at this rate. Cole needed to stop. I knew how he could get and the shit he’d done in the past to her when he lost it. I didn’t like it, and knowing how lost our girl was, this was unlikely to help any of us.
I sucked harder on the candy, really trying to remain calm.
“Because she loves me. She fucking lovesme, not you, you fucking giant prick! She would never love someone like you! When I fuck her, she screamsfor me. She comesfor me. You were the last fucking thing on her mind.”
Klaus snarled something in German and got to his feet, whipping his gun out at the same time and pointing it at Cole’s face.
It was mayhem as more guns were drawn.
I sat, really fucking hoping someone just shot me and put me out of my misery. It would be a fitting end.
“Enough,” Matteo snarled. “We are here for a common cause, and while killing one another is appealing, it is not today’s purpose. Put your guns away.”
It took a moment, but guns were tucked away. Klaus remained on his feet.
I listened as Matteo and Alessio spoke in German to Klaus. Finally, Klaus sat, the fury radiating off him in waves.
“So an outside force has taken Rosalie,” Matteo said, looking back at us.
“It would seem so,” Enzo murmured. He’d been too quiet the entire time. I knew he was assessing everything. It had me in knots. The idea that Everett may have her was flooding my veins.
The candy wasn’t enough. With a shaking hand, I dug into my jacket pocket and pulled out a sugar stick. I lit it up and took several deep, fortifying drags. Matteo stared at me for a moment, but he didn’t address it.
“Anson, please make a call to our very special friend,” Matteo said, looking away from me. “See what he has to say.”
Wordlessly, Anson stood and left the room. I had no idea who the special friend was, but I prayed he had some answers. This was going to fucking kill me. If something happened to her…
