My Bully’s Love by Stacy Rush

CHAPTER 18: JUDE

JACE POV

I explained as much as I could or would, to the Baxter’s when I called them about Ella. I figured I’d leave the details for their daughter. I left the hospital soon after, and just as the police were arriving. I had shit to take care of, and I knew the perfect person to help me avenge Ella.

After sending a text to a friend, and waiting for confirmation, I turn my jeep in the direction of the agreed meeting place once it comes through. My thoughts go to the fuckers that I used to call friends. I can’t believe that they did not heed my warning; it’s as though they were testing me. Well, they are now in for a world of hurt, because they just unleashed the beast that I keep hidden.

I’m not exactly sure where I get it from, but when I’m pushed past my limit, I turn into a monster that leaves destruction in its wake. I can be a fun-loving, easy-going, boy next door, but never get on my bad side. It’s one of the reasons I took up being a Dom; it’s an outlet for me. Luckily, I can control just how far I will go, but Ella’s attackers are not going to be so lucky. It’s one of the reasons I called my friend; he likes getting his hands dirty and he will keep me in check. Although I can usually control myself, I’m not sure how it will go when it comes to Ella. I want to keep my promise to her, by not killing any of them, but I would in a heartbeat, otherwise,

I met Jude in my Dom classes; just like my hacker friend, Jude is an instructor, he’s also a sadist. He loves doling out pain, and if I assume correctly, he may even be a private hitman, but I’m not sure. Some of his stories lead me to believe he is, but again, it’s only my assumption. He’s one hell of a guy though, and he’s looking forward to helping me out with my little problem. Even though they will keep their pathetic lives, they will learn their lesson, and none of it will come back on me.

Turning onto the dead-end road, I come to an abandoned warehouse about a half mile down. I’m the first one here, so I sit back and log on to social media to check the app, locating my targets. I have to chuckle because all four of the fuckers are at the same place; Brandon’s house is the place to be apparently. His parents must be on their annual tropical vacation, so he’s got the house to himself.

Headlights flash in my mirror, and I watch as a small black Chevy pulls in. I have to laugh, because this fucker is loaded, and he uses this car, because it’s less conspicuous. Still smiling, I climb out of my jeep and meet Jude halfway. Clasping each other’s hands, we both go in and give the other a half man hug.

“Hey, Jude, thanks for meeting me.”

“No problem, Lil’ D. What’s on the agenda?” Like all the instructors, Jude calls me by the nickname that they gave me, meaning Little Dominant. He leans against the back of my jeep, crossing his arms and legs, waiting for me to give him the details,

I leave nothing out when I catch him up to speed, and I know he’s going to be disappointed in my own actions, but I’m prepared for that. I deserve everything that will come my way over what I had done to Ella. I will accept everything, except giving Ella up: that is not an option. By the time I’m finished telling him everything, he has a tick in his jaw and his body is tense.

He pushes away from my jeep, “First of all,” He slaps me upside the head, hard, “That is for being an asshole to the woman you supposedly love! I’m disappointed in you, Lil’ D,” he glares as he studies me, “It’s not the way a Dom behaves, and it’s not how we teach you to be.”

“I know, Jude,” I blow out a breath, “I’m trying to fix it, though. Your instructions helped me get passed the built-up anger I had to where I wasn’t bullying her as bad as I was in the beginning. In all honestly, though, I did it because it was a way of still keeping her close to me, even if I was pissed,” I hold a hand up when he’s about to cut in, because I know what he’s going to say, “I know that it’s no excuse, but at the time, it’s how I thought of it.”

“I should beat the shit out of you, too!” he threatens, but I can sense amusement behind his words.

“Believe me, I’ll be making up for it the rest of my life; it’s my vow to myself.”

He waves his hand, “Yeah, okay, whatever, so what are you wanting to do with the trash then?”

I give him my sadistic grin, “I want you to do what you do best, Jude. Give them one of your famous beatings.– without killing them, of course. Oh, and it can’t come back on me. I think it’s best that I let you take the helm, because I’m afraid that I won’t be able to control myself once I get started.”

Jude

He smiles, “That’s very doable. When are you wanting to grab them?”

“No time like the present, brother!” I clap my hands, “They are all at the same location at the moment. If we hurry, we can get all four tonight.”

Jude rubs his chin, “That may be a little tricky, especially if they put up a fight.”

“Well, luckily, I happen to know how to get in and out of the house they are at, and the property is secluded.” I reach into my jeep and grab my phone, checking again to see if the four of them are still at Brandon’s. I write his address down on a piece of paper and hand it to Jude.

He glances at the paper and then back at me, “You say it’s secluded?”

“Yep, Brandon’s dad doesn’t like having neighbors, so their closest one is a mile away.” I can see the wheels turning in Jude’s head.

o’clock shadow sprinkled across his jaw, “Give me thirty

him on the back before we go our separate

where our vehicles won’t be seen if someone stops by. Hopefully, if they are doing what I think they are doing, knowing who they are and Kaylee is involved, I’m sure Brandon didn’t plan on inviting

and Toby’s, but that doesn’t mean anything; the app is still saying that all four are here. Jude follows me as I creep silently around to the back of the house, where there is a door

eyes at me and then shows me that they are each loaded with five darts. He signals that the dart will put them out for about a half hour,

the two steps that creak when stepped on. The moans coming from Brandon’s room isn’t surprising to me, but when I glance back at Jude, indicating that there are

like that!” Brandon’s voice comes through

is a little more muffled, but then there is

leaves Toby, but then we hear him ordering Brandon, “Damn it, B, stick it in her

her finger. This was most likely all her idea because I told her that Ella was

I guess I really don’t have a choice at the moment. Jude and I pull down our face masks, and each stand on either side of the door. I let Jude do the counting, and

| shoot a dart at Toby first, hitting him in

aim for Kaylee, while Jude takes out Mason and Brandon. It only takes seconds for them to pass out. Jude and I fist bump each other and then move in closer. Unfortunately, Mason is the only one that had a chance to

about you pull Brandon out of Kaylee, and then I’ll pull her off Toby.” I try instructing Jude. Yeah,

“Fuck that, you said nothing about me pulling

Jude

I am!” I plead with him, but in the end it doesn’t

his feet apart, “This is your mission, Lil’ D, it won’t hurt to get your hands dirty.

over Kaylee’s back, as she lays chest to chest with Toby. I realize that I’m

his ass off as he watches. Once I have Brandon laying on the floor, I place my hands on my knees and

dick out of an asshole. Only, when I go and pull her off, the nastiest wet suction sound accompanies it, and I really do drop her on the floor as I start gagging once more. Jude’s face is beet red,

to get over his laughing fit, “Seriously? We have like twenty minutes before these fuckers wake up, and we still

his gut as he tries to calm himself, “That was some fucked up

guys down while I carry

each of the guys to a tree and then we tie Kaylee to a chair facing them. The plan is for me to go back to the hospital and spend some time with Ella while Jude takes care of his business. He will call me if he has any trouble, but otherwise, he says he

and her parents give us a little bit of time together. As soon as they leave the room, swoop down and bury my face in her neck, “I’m so glad you’re okay.” I take in her scent, but it isn’t her usual scent. All I smell is generic soap and antiseptic, so I pull away and sit on the edge of the bed. I study her beaten up face that makes me want to

eyes are glossy-looking, telling me that she’s holding her tears back. Taking her hand, I bring it to my lips as I wait for her to say something. Her lip begins to tremble the longer she stares at me, and a tear finally slips down

You are so strong..do you know that? I’m so proud of the way you handled everything.” I wipe the tear from her

her head no, “They are coming back tomorrow morning

he takes care of things, giving Ella the justice she deserves, “That’s good,”

ask about you?”

ask about me?” i furrow

because they are your

I

did what they did because of you, Jace.”

agreeing with what she’s saying, “Don’t worry about me. You just say what you have to say, and I will be okay. This is about you, Ella. You deserve to see your attackers

she’s going to sleep, but then she

for being there for you, Ella. I plan on being here for you for a very

I would have missed had I not been staring right at her, but she remains quiet.

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