Unbroken -Part One - A Second Chance at Love Romance: The Collective - Season 1, Episode 1

by Riley Edwards

  I handed him my service weapon and replaced it in my holster with the new gun Rick gave me. “Appreciate it. But, this is on me, something I need to do alone,” I answered.

  Jimmy remained silent as I drug him through the interior of the house and down the stairs into the underground room. For that I was grateful. I was tired of hearing him run his mouth.

  The room was almost empty, a toolbox, and a chair was the only furniture in the space. There was also industrial eye hooks screwed into the concrete walls. If someone were to happen upon the room, they wouldn’t be any the wiser that this was Reid’s personal torture chamber.

  “Mac, seriously! Please. You don’t have to do this. I won’t tell anyone. I’m sorry. No one will hurt Ava.” Jimmy’s tears rolled down his face mixing with the dirt and blood.

  I didn’t bother attaching his cuffs to the eye bolts, nor did I secure him to the chair. This was not about tormenting him. There was no information to be gained. This was simply his execution. I would allow him the dignity of standing like a man.

  I pulled the gun from my holster and pressed the muzzle to his head.

  I’m sorry brother, but I have to do this. I have to protect Ava and Jacob Junior. There is no other way. I know you would not want revenge for your death, you were the understanding and forgiving one. But, I need this Jacob. Please forgive me. JJ and Ava miss you so much. Hell, I miss you. I promised you I would always protect your family. This is me keeping my promise.

  I flinched when the warm sticky blood hit me in the face, and quickly pulled up the hem of my shirt to wipe off the blood and tissue that was now dripping down my chin. The metallic copper smell instantly overpowered the musk of the concrete shelter causing me to gag. I didn’t bother to spare Jimmy a second glance, as I turned to leave. My job was done.

  James Kelley was dead.

  I took no glory in delivering the punishment he deserved, but I did feel infinitely lighter now that the threat of him was eliminated. Ava and JJ would be safe now, and Reid could finally claim the family he had always wanted.

  More to come…

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