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.

the property, just take them outside,” Jude scratches at the five o’clock shadow sprinkled across his jaw, “Give me thirty minutes. I have to grab a couple things from

some fun!” slap him on the back

halfway up, under some low hanging branches, 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

cars in the driveway, Brandon’s 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 that takes you down into the cellar. I reach under the decorative gnome that sits beside it and grab the key that unlocks the door.

to get fucked up. Making our way through the first floor, we hear movement and muffled voices coming from upstairs. Jude hands me a handgun, and my eyes bulge out at him. He rolls his 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, plenty of time for us to drag them to the back yard. Would have been nice for him to have told me about these before coming into the house, I chuckle to myself. I’m not one to handle guns, but I used to kick Ella’s ass all the time in Duck Hunt when we were kids.

Brandon’s room isn’t surprising to me, but when I glance back at Jude, indicating that there are four of them in there, he grins. By the look on his face, I know he is going to have plenty of

that!” Brandon’s voice comes through

whole thing down that trap of yours…” Mason’s voice is a little

him ordering Brandon, “Damn

a little slut, but I never took her as one that would do multiple guys. No wonder she has them wrapped around her finger. This was most likely all her idea because I

really don’t have a choice at the moment. Jude and I pull down our face masks, and each stand on either

dart at Toby first, hitting him in the upper arm, and

bump each other and then move in closer. Unfortunately, Mason is the only one that had a chance to pull out

and then I’ll pull her off Toby.” I try instructing Jude. Yeah,

his hands up, “Fuck that, you said nothing about me pulling some guy out of a chick’s

Jude

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

feet apart, “This

about doing this. Brandon’s feet are on the floor, and his body is draped over Kaylee’s back, as she lays chest to chest with Toby. I realize that I’m going to have to stand behind Brandon and pull him upward, chancing his

taking him with me, and there’s a slight pop when his dick breaks free from her asshole. I almost drop him when I start gagging from the sound. Jude stands behind me, laughing his ass off as he watches. Once I have Brandon laying

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

over his laughing fit, “Seriously? We have like twenty minutes

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

take the 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 will be fine. I try giving him cash before I leave, but he refuses to take it, claiming that it is all in good

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

Taking her hand, I bring it to my lips as I wait for her to say something. Her

I’m so proud of the way you handled everything.” I wipe the tear from her face and place a gentle kiss on her lips,

“They are coming back tomorrow morning for my

care of things, giving Ella the justice she deserves, “That’s good,” I smile, “Tell them the truth, don’t leave anything out,

ask about

me? Why would they ask about me?” i furrow

because they are

friends.” I cut her

did what they did because of you, Jace.” Her tone is firm, and yet, a bit

“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

but then she speaks again, “Thank you for helping me, Jace. I didn’t

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

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

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