Shattered Girl (Emmy)

Chapter 107

We stayed like this for several minutes, soaking up each other's comfort and strength. Drew finally took a step back. "OK, let's get our stull packed, and then we can see what Connor had to say to Patrick."

We all broke apart except for lake, who was still gripping my hand like I was the only thing keeping him afloat. Since Jake's stuff was also in my room, I decided to pack my stuff first and then take care of Patrick's room. I turned to Jake once we were inside my room and hugged him.

"I feel so lost and scared," Jake said, voice trembling with emotion.

"I know you do, honey, but we are all here for each other and will get through this together. Come on, I said. I led him over to the bed and sat down, pulling him with me so I could hold him. He cuddled up next to me as close as possible and rested his head in my lap. I ran my fingers through his hair as he silently cried.

When Josh walked by my door and saw us sitting on the bed, Jake still wrapped around me, he stepped inside, closing the door behind him. Without saying anything, he came over to us, nudging me so he could sit, and wrapped his arms around me, resting his hand on his twin's shoulder

I don't know how long we stayed like this, but I had been humming random tunes as I continued to soothe fake for a while when he finally shifted and sat up. Rubbing the last tears from his eyes, he gave us both a grateful smile.

"Thanks, guys. I'm sorry I broke down like that," Jake said, squeezing his brother and kissing me on the cheek.

"Never apologize for showing your emotions," I gently scolded. This is what families are supposed to do for each other. I love you and will always do whatever I can to help."

"Yes, mam," Jake said, giving me a small smile. I could see some of Jake's happy personality returning

be called man," I scolded, trying and failing to

are, sweetheart. I love you." He said, giving me a

to start packing?" I followed him off the

the bed. After kissing me and whispering thank you, he picked up his bag from the other hallway and disappeared. After packing, we brought our bags to the front door, and I

the front porch enjoying the cool breeze when he stopped beside me and wrapped an arm around my waist. I leaned my head against his chest. "How did the talk with your dad go? I asked,

I will fill everyone in once we get on the road, Patrick told me, kissing the top of my head and then

SUV.

before we were on our way back to the

telling us what Conner had told

Patrick told us. The brothers all nodded, and I shrugged. I didn't know much about it, but I was starting to suspect that my stepfather had gotten in over

the bigger drug cartels could be very dangerous, even deadly. They operate differently than other crime familles do. They have no respect for other families, and they react with violence first, not carrying who they

on vacation."

look at the rest of us, and we all shrugged. Drew just shook his head, not taking his eyes off the road. I knew Dad could be a ruthless bastard when it came to his political career, but I didn't think we would be dumb enough to

into something dangerous like that, and I know she's a heartless bitch that only

love lost between mommy dearest

another angle we are looking into, Patrick told