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

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Reece and Nicole were late mad late because Xerxes called him the day before, talking some shit about a car show or race. They were already in the state, and the was no way he was passing up the chance to see his family before heading back to Scotland. Plus, Nicole was excited to see Riley, someone her girls wanted to meet, but Reece forced them to go with Sean until they were finished there.

"Reece, I think that was rude to make Macey, Tomika, and Kayla go with Sean if we all were coming to the car show," Nicole said as she got dressed.

"It's not that I did not want them to come, Bòidheach. It was safer that way. I do not know shit of what may happen here. It's a gala that Xerxes said I was invited to. I know nothing of these people who are throwing, but I know I will do whatever it takes to protect my Queen, and I see she will do the same for me." He smiled, kissing Nicki's neck.

"Although I would prefer you spread eagle on the bed with me fucking you senseless, I guess that will have to wait after," Reece smirked, making Nicole smile shaking her head.

"Are we taking Michael with us?"

"No, he is staying with the Köhler's nanny. X and Riley brought their children, and I think Lucas and Gen did too. If they are here, so he has someone to play with. Come on before Xerxes start calling, asking where the fuck we are at." Reece laughed, holding out his hand for her to take. From there, the when to drop off Michael meeting Xerxes and Riley before going to the gala.

"Reece, why the fuck are you late?" Xerxes asked

"I thought that was a thing. You know fashionable late...."

"Asshole, You were like three states over. Your ass should have been here yesterday with the rest of us."

"All that's true, Riley, but we have to make a stop before coming here," Reece said.

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The time had came, and all were ready to go. Reece didn't understand if the was a fucking car show why in the fuck they are to dress in a suit while their women were in dresses. Although it didn't bother him because he was in a suit half of his time. Xerxes hated it as he kept pulling at his tie.

"Brother, chill. You're going to choke yourself at that rate."

"Fuck you, Rhys! I hate being in these fucking monkey suits. You wear them for a living." He said, making Reece laughed as they stepped into the limbo. Sometime later, they arrived at a mansion where the driver hurried out of the car came to open the door for the four of them. The rest thought they were too good to ride with them, but Reece and Xerxes didn't mind.

Once inside, they met up with the others as Peyton started to wave over a girl as she and Oriah smiled.

Who are they?" Reece asked as Riley looked back at Tamera and the rest. She shook her head, realizing Xerxes didn't tell him shit as always.

"He's the new Kingpin of States and his family... Tremaine Green," Riley said, making Reece nod. "That's his daughter Tamera and her boyfriend, Khalil. The rest are Janae, Tyriek, Gianna, Jermaine, Raffiel, Alex, Zyire, and Amara." Riley finished as Reece nodding grabbing ahold of Nicole's hand walking over.

"Ree, stop being sketchy," Nicole said without even noticing that she had given him a nickname. Reece chuckled, shaking his head kissing her cheek.

"Bòidheach, I'm sketchy about everyone. That's nothing new," He laughed as they walked up to the group.

"Tamera!" Peyton yelled as she and Oriah walking over. The girl turned around with a huge smile. 

"Hey Peyton," Tamera gushed, leaving from Khalil's arm, giving Pey a hug. "You look beautiful. I love this dress."