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23: Us Vs. Them

(WARNING: VIOLENCE)

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Scott's POV

It nauseated me knowing that we were going to hopefully find a solution to this entire mess. Not because I was nervous, but because I wasn't sure what was going to happen next. I was honestly scared of having a moment to breathe because I didn't want to confront the reality of everything.

I didn't want to admit to myself I was in the wrong.

I wanted so badly to believe Winnie when she told me to not blame myself, but it felt wrong to place blame anyone else.

Aristos arrived that next morning with everyone that was expected. I was surprised to see Bones, Glock's older brother, along with Knox, Havoc, and Socrates, at least these were the names I was given when we met at the penthouse. Winnie told me quietly before we all met that Bones was still really upset about Glock. I was worried about how he would react to seeing Gavin, if it came down to it.

We were all heading towards the lodge, with roughly 30 minutes left on the journey. Three separate cars held everyone, but each car drove in silence, or at least our car did. No one was thrilled about this confrontation waiting to happen.

I could tell that Winnie especially wasn't enthusiastic. We sat in the back seat as Aristos drove and Rami sat quietly in the passenger seat, staring out the window with a somber look in his features. Our hands were connected as I glanced over and noticed her expression.

I squeezed her hand slightly, which she squeezed back, not looking over in my direction, still staring out her window. She had a deep frown etched into her brow, letting me know she was lost in thought, probably pondering the possibilities to come with this whole thing. I didn't blame her, I think we were all as worried about the outcome.

What felt like hours, we finally arrived. The lodge was not nearly as big as I had pictured it to be, but it was still huge. If Winnie said they rented the whole building out, it was definitely big enough for a few people, let alone one.

For a moment, I was envious of Gavin.

But that emotion faded as quickly as it came because the rest of the crew finally pulled up next to our car. We all stared at the building, feeling some sort of impending doom on the horizon. I was worried anything could happen with just arriving, but nothing did.

Eventually, we all got out of our vehicles, everyone simultaneously clutching their firearms on their waistbands, eyes alert in every direction.

Winnie was the first to say something. "Mac and Rami, can you guys come with me to look around this place? You guys hang back and check out the surroundings. Keep watch, please." She was so polite and didn't even have to be in this moment, but she was. I admired her so much.

We nodded and they made their way up to the lodge, sneaking the outside of the building, and peeking into the windows they could reach. Our group started to slowly disperse, allowing me to stay closer to the building, keeping an eye on them and our surroundings.

I couldn't lie when I said I was terrified of losing Winnie. I wish we had more time together before all this happened. I have many regrets about our relationship, especially with my past with Gavin and how that is currently effecting her. I didn't want to lose her so quickly.

I was determined to get us out of this.

I wanted to build a life with her and get away from this shit.

Fuck, I'm even debating getting a reverse vasectomy just to build a family with her. And I've never wanted kids in my entire fucking life.

She meant too much to me. I want to show her that still.