Total pages in book: 113
Estimated words: 107012 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 535(@200wpm)___ 428(@250wpm)___ 357(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 107012 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 535(@200wpm)___ 428(@250wpm)___ 357(@300wpm)
“We don’t need them within the camp as well. New York is huge. There will need to be more than one captain here. You have proved you’re ready.
“I’ve been hearing about you and how you’ve stepped up since Logan’s been gone. He’s proud of you and wants to give you a crown among the ranks.”
“Even if I just started a war?”
He chuckles. “You haven’t started anything we didn’t want. Don’t worry about it. It’s all a part of the plan.”
I sit in silence for a moment, allowing his words to sink in. I had no idea Logan had plans for me. I hadn’t planned to be here.
I thought I would be in Ireland waiting for Ciara to return to me, but she’s here and my grandda is gone. So much has changed.
“What if I don’t want it?”
“You’re already in deeper than you know. This didn’t start with me and Logan. Heck, it didn’t start with Dougie. Sure, your dad has played his hand, but your grandpa Ian saw something no one else did and he placed us all on the board one by one.
“Make no mistake, you were a rook from the day you were born. Your place on the board was cemented a long time ago. As roles are being assigned and reassigned, you have been given a purpose.
“The rules have gone out the window, kid. Forward is the only motion you have, Dylan. You will rise to be a king among kings in New York.
“Your grandfather Oland knew what he was stacked up against. It’s why he tried so hard to stop it. Trust me, when the time comes and you understand it all, you won’t want to trade places.”
***
As I drag my exhausted ass into my apartment, LaSalle’s words are still ringing in my head. I spent another two hours in the back of that SUV as he explained to me how the Alliance will work and what my role will be.
My head is still spinning with it all. God, if they can pull this off … nothing will be the same. The kind of power they’re talking about is … I have no words for it.
However, if there’s anyone who can do it, it’s Logan and LaSalle. There was something LaSalle said when he dropped me off at the train station to get home that stuck with me. I’m not sure what he meant by it. I guess that’s why it’s rattling around in my head.
“Nothing has been done without a purpose. Every dot makes a connection. Your grandfathers set us up.
“One set us up to fail, the other set us up to take over. Don’t take anything for granted. Everything is a gift,” he said as I went to step out of the vehicle.
I shake my thoughts clear as I walk by Ciarán’s room and hear him and Ciara talking inside. A smile comes to my face. As long as I have them safe in my home, I can handle anything.
Not wanting them to catch the scent of gasoline on me, I head for my bedroom for a shower instead of letting them know I’m back. Once in my bedroom, I strip from my clothes and bag them for the fire.
I’m on my third scrub down and rinse when small arms wrap around my waist. I push my wet hair out of my face and turn around in her embrace. Ciara’s eyes are filled with concern.
“Is everything okay?”
“Yeah, I handled the situation.”
“Did you eat? We saved you some of the pizza we ordered. Although I had to fight to make sure you had more than one slice when you returned.”
I laugh. That kid can eat. He’s a growing boy and those workouts are making sure he needs more fuel than usual.
“I’m good. I might get hungry later, but I’m straight for now.”
She runs her hands up my chest as I reach to palm the globes of her ass. I’m hungry, but it’s not for pizza. Seeming to get that, she lifts on her toes and reaches to tug my head down to her.
I close the distance and seal our lips together. I groan into her mouth as she reaches between us and palms my length. The restraint I’ve been showing for the last week breaks.
I spin and lift her into my arms to slam her against the shower wall. As I devour her mouth, I thrust into her tight heat. I growl and my eyes roll back.
“When are you moving in? I need you here with me. Our lives should always be this way. You and me together,” I breathe against her mouth as I move in and out of her tight body.
“Dylan, please,” she pants as she tightens around me.
“Are you begging me to make you mine or to make this your home?”
“Both, I want both.”