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“I loved Elizabeth; she was such a beautiful spirit But she loved Parker too I know I’ without scaring you, but it’s tireith Parker Garrett His real nauess you could say he is the mob prince, but he cut ties with his family for public appearance No matter what he says he is still very involved with theinto words that irlfriend and she looks like she just sed her heart I hate hurting her but she needs to know everything if I’ to keep her safe

“Parker , but he serous I used to be an enforcer for his family Parker trusted me He hired me to protect Elizabeth, and I fell in love with her I didn’t mean for it to happen but I loved her and couldn’t stop what I set in motion the day she confessed she lovedateyes I don’t want her to feel sorry for me or for Parker

“Parker found out He was furious He confronted Elizabeth and , and I was afraid of what he was going to do I threw my keys at Elizabeth and told her to leave I was scared he’d kill both of us I didn’t care what he did toto let hi in my car, but she was so scared of hiht Parker was angry that she got away Later I found out why he didn’t want her ineyes I think she knohere I a with this

“After Elizabeth peeled out of the driveway, Parker juet in with hiet her out of your car before it’s too late I didn’t understand what he was talking about, until we found her five miles down the road My car rapped around a telephone pole The authorities ruled that my car had faulty brakes, but I know and the police know Parker tampered with my car He meant for me to die that day But there was never any proof My best friend tried to kill me babe But the worst part of it all is we found out that Elizabeth was pregnant I don’t know if it was my baby or Parker’s”

“Royce, I’ht now…”

Chapter 7

My head is fuzzy The only thing running throughin his room that says ‘History repeats itself, because motherfuckers don’t listen’

“The voice you heard at Charlie’s today was probably Brad He’s over Charlie’s account Ias you stayed put at the house under o as planned We have a proble he has you, or he is protecting you by taking Tiffany in your place Theto hio et us all killed”

“Answer one question Did you ask et back with you, because you missed me or because you wanted to protect me?”

“Both” He kisseson, but I a to find out Do not open the door for anyone other than me or Kline I mean it Brandi, don’t leave the apartment I will be back when I have some answers Whatever you do, stay away fro his connections to get at h your family I lost Elizabeth, but I won’t lose you too”

It ht now the only answers I seek are at the bottom of this bottle of whiskey

Snap…snap…clap “Sis, wake up” Kline is standing overto openht's whiskey probably wasn’t my best idea Lazily I rub my eyes and let out a soft yawn

“What time is it?” My arms stretch out overmy troubles away

“It’s early or late depending on how you look at things”

“Did you find Tiff…is she okay?”