"...a mother will become anything
if her child's life is threatened..."
Nick's POV
It is not possible for my mind to be at peace anymore. It's in turmoil with only one thought eating at me. Keira. I can't go on like this without reaching the brink of madness. I have been selfish in many moments of my life without being bothered. This time with Keira, it feels different. I can't just walk away from this. It's one of those things Tony would compare to kicking a puppy. It is cruel to kick a puppy. Everyone friend at that. Kei is the puppy and by turning my back on her, I'm kicking her. I can't live with myself. The guilt is too much.
When I met Kei, I had no idea this how things would play out for us. If I had foreseen this, I wouldn't have pursued her. What was I thinking? Was I thinking? So many consequences have resulted from my actions. It made Margaux more aggressive and determined to be a problem. It made Jason more abusive towards Kei. It cost me my job, the only thing I have out my sweat and blood into. I'm an alcoholic in the making no matter how many times I tell myself I'm not. Now she's in jail because Mancini is after me.
I won't be able to live with myself if I don't do anything.
"I would like to speak to Detective Rowland."
I never thought I'll ever walk into this place willingly. I guess there's a first time for everything.
"He's right behind you." She pointed at the man staring at me like I'm a Christmas present tucked under the tree. This must be his happiest day.
"Detective Rowland."
"That's formal! What happened to Timmy?"
"I'm not in the mood." I told him in a flat tone. "Is there somewhere we can talk?"
"My office." He led the way. "Have a sit. What can I do for you?"
I took a moment to think this through.
One, I'll get arrested.
Two, I'll lose Maddie.
Three, I will lose my freedom for nothing less than 20 years.
Is she worth it?
Yes.
I love her.
This is the right thing to do.
Fuck love for making me this weak.
"I killed Jason Burke."
He looks pale, wife eyes, almost like he will pass out any second now.
"You're just admitting this? Without a lawyer? Just like that?"
I shrugged.
"Is this a game you're playing? Is there a catch? Is it a ploy to embarrass me?"
"I killed Jason Burke." I repeated.
He can't believe it. The man hounds me for a confession and when I do, he can't believe me?
"Sit there. Don't move." He hurried out.
A few hours ago...
"What does he want?" I asked Russo in a solemn tone.
"He wants you to confess to Jason's murder."
"How can I confess to something I didn't do? They will ask for details... details I dint have!"
He passed me a sheet of paper. "Memorize everything. Repeat it to the detective."
"What does Mancini have to gain from this?"
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Balotelli-Bale Series Book #4: THE OTHER MAN PART 1
Romance"You don't have to keep reminding me that I'm a mistake and that I ruined your life. I'm not sorry for meeting you that day. I needed to. My life was frozen in time and the clock started ticking when we met. Because if you I realized that I deserved...
