but she wanted it over with. Wanted to feel the safety of Gabe's arms around her.
She opened the door and stepped over the threshold. Both Vince and Marty awaited her. Her clothes were on the chair nearby and she reached for them to dress. Marty grabbed at them, she had no choice but to discuss things with them while she was naked. Their eyes raked her body making her feel dirty, degraded, but most of all scared. They both had a glint in their eyes that she had never seen before. She was terrified for her safety.
“Give me the clothes, Marty.” The quiver in her voice betrayed her show of bravery.
He sneered and shook his head.
“Go to fucking hell then,” she snapped.
The men laughed.
“What do you want?”
Vince answered. “We want to know why you're back.”
“Because, you arrogant asshole, you made sure I couldn't find any other work and I was starving to fucking death.”
Again the men laughed. A shudder raced through her body.
“It so happens; we don't believe you. You went to the cops. What did you tell them?” Marty stepped closer, menacing.
Avery backed up against the door, Marty moved closer.
“I haven't told the cops anything. You know I wouldn't go to them.”
Marty's hand shot out and slapped her cheek. Her head snapped back hitting the door, with force. Tears sprang to her eyes because of the pain.
“Liar. The men we had following you told us. We know you have been staying with a cop's family so, before we fuck that pretty little cunt of yours and kill you, tell us the truth.”
“We might even consider letting you live if you tell the truth. You can have the privilege of being our private sex slave. How about it Marty?”
“That's actually not a bad idea. Click a cunt ,” he chuckled. “We click our fingers and her cunt is at our mercy.”
“I'm liking it more and more.” Vince turned on her. “Tell us you fuckin' bitch, what do they know?”
Avery sobbed. “Nothing, Vince.”
Marty slapped her again. This one connected with her jaw, she felt and heard it crunch, her head hit the door so hard she saw stars. It was no use calling for help, she knew everyone else would have left to go home.
“Leave her. Knocking her out won't help. Tell the men to take care of the cop.” Vince instructed.
“No,” Avery screamed. “Leave him alone. I'll tell you everything.”
Marty dragged her to a chair and pushed her down so hard she thought her tailbone must have cracked.
“Talk,” Vince snarled.
Avery began in a shaky voice. “The police came to me when the photos you posted of me with Tegan came to their attention. She was the daughter of an ex-Police Chief and sister of a Detective Inspector. You stuffed up Marty.”
“What do you have to do with Tegan's death?” Vince confronted Marty.
“Nothin' boss. She's talking' through her ass.”
“You're a liar, Marty. You killed her. What I don't know is why?” Avery said defiantly.
“I swear to God, Marty, if what she says is true and you killed Tegan, I'm gonna kill you. If you've brought the cops down on us because of your stupidity, you're gonna die before the night is out.”
“Boss, I didn't….” Marty whined.
Vince reddened, “Stop lying to me, fucker. I know about your little drug business and using Tegan as a courier. Is that what got her killed Marty? Did she threaten to expose your dirty little secrets?”
“How did you know about the drugs?” Marty retreated across the room.
“Do you think the rest of my men are disloyal like you? Did you really believe they wouldn't come to me?” Vince pulled a gun. “I should have realized it was you who killed Tegan. I had Joe Simms killed for no reason. How could I have been stupid enough to believe you when you told me, he was the one who had bumped her?”
Avery watched the exchange with interest. If she could get out of here, the recording device in her purse would be enough for Gabe's men to arrest both Vince and Marty. They would be put away for life. No
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