Trusting Nicole (The Last Hangman MC #4)(16)

I rub my face and remember the envelope Lewis handed to me. I open it, not thinking much of it, but my blood turns to ice as I look at it. It’s not a normal letter. It’s from the Hades’ Disciples’ President.

Jase,

I don’t know if you remember me, but I remember you.

I remember you, very well.

I remember what you did to my parents.

I remember what you did for my brother’s killer.

They are still roaming free when he’s six feet under.

You and your accomplice will pay for what you did.

Your friends will pay for what you did.

I’d say your wife will pay for it too, but she’s already dead.

Good riddance to be honest.

Nobody loves a whiney bitch.

I hope you are prepared for what’s coming your way.

I’ll see you very, very soon.

You should warn your Hangmen friends why we are coming for you.

Not sure they would still protect you knowing

who you really are and what you’re capable of.

You’re no better than any of us.

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I’m f*cked…





CHAPTER 5




Nicole

I drive to the small café Ayden picked for our lunch today. I was supposed to go with Viv but I woke up late having studied all night for my exams. I can’t wait to be done with college, it’s going to be so good to finally be free from school. I drive around the block for a couple of minutes trying to find a place to park. It’s always the same here, loads of cars and no spaces anywhere. At least none close enough to the places we usually go to, and I’m too lazy to walk from the parking lot that’s ten minutes from the café.

I finally manage to find a spot behind Charline’s Thunderbird. I hurry inside and wave at my friends.

“I’m not the last one for once! Go me!” Ayd exclaims, fist pumping the air.

“Sorry! Woke up late and couldn’t find a damn parking spot.” I smile, hugging my friends before sitting down next to Viv.

“Woke up late because of…?” Charline grins at me mischievously.

“I was up till three am studying for exams, don’t get any dirty thoughts.” I narrow my eyes at her playfully.

“Studying Jason’s anatomy?” She waggles her eyebrows. I can’t help the chuckle that escapes my lips.

“No, Italian art history.” I frown.

“Why the frown? You’d rather study Jason’s body than that, right?” Viv chimes in.

“You’re supposed to be on my side!” I pout.

“I am. But who would pick art history over a hot man.” She shrugs and they all nod.

“Alright, alright.” I roll my eyes.

“Why art history, by the way? That sounds way boring.” Charline frowns and takes a sip of her cranberry juice.

“I always loved art and had no idea what to pick.” I shrug.

“No idea what to pick or you wanted to get away from Gabe?” Ayd giggles.

“You’ve got a point there. I just needed a break from his constant watch, not that he didn’t have someone keep an eye on me where I was.” I roll my eyes.

“It’s for our safety, you know we aren’t capable of doing anything on our own.” Ayd pulls a face, making all of us laugh.

“True that!” I smile and order a Cherry Coke.

“So, what’s the story between you and Jason? And don’t say nothing, we know something is going on between the two of you, don’t deny it,” Ayd says before popping an olive in her mouth.

“Nothing is going on, I’m just there for him when he needs to talk.” I shrug, trying to play it cool.

“Come on, we know Gabe and Aleck went all ‘overprotective brothers’ on you when you were hanging out with him after the funeral. You two don’t act as if you’ve just met, you act like friends or lovers. Just saying.” Viv grins innocently.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about, but we aren’t lovers, friends yes, but that’s it. We did meet when I was in college. Something happened in one of the dorms and he was the officer on call, I gave a statement but that’s it.” I shrug. Not really the truth, but at least it should keep them occupied and away from asking what really happened.

“No way. Does Gabe know?” Viv asks.

“No, I don’t think so. It’s not really a secret though, Gabe knows someone was killed at one of the dorms.”

“What happened?” Ayd looks concerned.

“Fight gone wrong. It was at a party and they had too much to drink. They fought in the courtyard. No one stopped them so they fought until they couldn’t stand anymore. No one bothered calling for security or the cops until it was too late and they were too far gone.”

“Well that sucks. Bet it was weird after that.” Charline frowns.

I nod. “Yeah, I mean I didn’t know any of them, but it was still weird knowing they literally fought each other to death. It shocked everybody.”

“Something similar happened when I was in college. Seems like it’s a reoccurring thing amongst the male students.” Ayd says.

“Yeah, I’m just glad Gabe didn’t order me to come back home straight away, knowing him I’m surprised he didn’t.” We all laugh and order our food.