The Secrets Behind Cries *Book 6 of the Köhler Series*

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"I don't like that look. What's wrong?" Nicole said to Alice. Ada's face was red as she tried her best to hold in her cries. Nicki quickly stood while one of the girls took hold of her hand. Her heart was pounding through her ears, and she was starting to feel faint.

"Reece and the others were attacked on the way to the docks. Right now, it looks like there were no survivors."

"WHAT?! NO!" Nicole panicked, holding her chest. She felt like she was dying inside. Her knees went weak, but Nicki refused to let her fear take control of her.

"Take me there."

"Nicole, we have our peop...."

"NO DAMNIT, TAKE ME TO WHERE THIS HAPPENED NOW!" Nicole yelled. Ada stared at Alice as their grandparents walked into the living room.

"Come on, Lassie," Angus said, holding his hand out to her. Innis nodded as she slowly placed her hand into his.

"Seanair (grandpa), you can't be serious. This is what the Evans Mafia wants all of us dead. Taking her, there is walking right into their trap."

"Your Donna has spoken...."

"SHE ISN'T OUR FUCKING DONNA YET! IF REECE AND LANCE ARE DEAD, IT'S MY MAFIA NOW! AND I SAY NO!" Alice yet making her grandparents stare at her for a moment before nodding their nodded. Innis waved over one of the guards whispering something in his ear, making him nod as he grabbed Alice by the arms.

"WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING, SCOTT!"

"Alice, you know damn well what Scott is doing. I've disliked your attitude for the past few months, and you will not stand here and disrespect your Queen. How did you know it was the Evans mafia? I see where you loyalty lies. Take her to confinement! And Alice, you better pray that your Don, brothers, and cousins are still alive. Granddaughter or not, I will personally see you beheaded." Innis said.

"Seanmhair (grandma), are you serious? WAIT NO! REECE WOULDN'T ALLOW THIS, AND YOU KNOW IT!" Alice screamed as Scott threw her over his shoulder, walking out the room. Angus nor Innis looked like they cared, which made Ada look at Nicole. She looked at Tomika and the rest.

"Ada, you stay here with these lovely Lassies and your nephew that we have yet to meet." Angus signed to Ada. "And Nicole dear, I hope Reece has taught you well over the past few months because you may need to use those skills today," He said, making Nicki nod.

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Reece lifted his head from the ground seeing fire and bodies all around him. Some were innocent people, and others were his men. Quickly he stood looking for his brothers and cousins, remembering that Duncan was hurt. Also, thinking there was no way he made it out of this alive. Reece's chest tightened, and the pain from his wound didn't make it any better, but he needed to find out who was alive and who wasn't.

"Shit," He said, seeing Keith. One of his legs was blown off, but the man was still alive. Reece quickly rushed to his side, looking for something to apply pressure with.

"D-Don, you need to g-get out o-of here."

"Not without my men. If I can save you, you know I will. You cannot damn die on me. Shit, Keith, you are like a fucking uncle more than a guard." Reece said. Keith had been one of his personal guards for as long as he could remember. He was the first person that noticed what that bitch was doing, and although Reece begged him not to tell their father. Still, he made sure she stayed away, and Reece wasn't about to let him die.

"Y-your b-brother," He said, pointing over to his side. Reece up and saw Damian face down. A few meters away, he saw Lance and Cylde, then Duncan. Just by the way he was lying, Reece knew his cousin was dead. He ran to Duncan, first confirming his theory, making Reece sigh deeply as he turned to Lance, barely breathing, Cylde, who was just knocked out from the blast, and Damian, who was stirring. Still, Reece had yet to find Greg or Zack, the guard driving their car, but in the distance, he could hear gunfire him once again.