Kennedy In Denver (In Denver Series Book 1) (7 page)

"Holy shit! I have never in my life seen someone shred another person into ribbons without so much as raising their voice," Liam said.

"I just want to apologize to everyone. I know there were kids here, but I just couldn't hold my tongue anymore. I don't like bullies."

Holy shit! I was not expecting Siobhan Gallagher to be at my parent’s house. Her lavender and mint scent is making my dick hard.  “Easton, Easton!” Oh god, please stop talking! Stella's annoying voice is grating on my nerves.

“
Who is that person
?
” she asked. I turned to Stella. “She wanted the Hope Theatre for some kind of music conservatory."

Stella pouts;she thinks i
t’
s cute,but it makes her look like a pug
.“
I told you I wanted that building as a wedding gift
.
”

Wedding! This broad is as psychotic as they come. We have been each othe
r’
s plus one for few functions together, and she keeps hinting at marriage. I haven't even kissed her, and I'm not planning to.

She doesn't know, but the whole game has changed since I set eyes on Siobhan. Poor Stella, little does she know her entire word is going to implode. Her father's empire is about to crumble. I've been working with the FBI & Homeland Security for the last eight months apparently. Edwin Mayò has been laundering money for all kinds of nasty organizations. I'm sure his little princess will be thrown to the wolves once all his assets are seized, and he is thrown in prison.

I can't take my eyes off her. I wonder if she can feel me burning holes through the side of her head. Why won't she talk to me? She is all wrapped up in Michael. She touches his arm lightly. She doesn't like to touched, but she has touched Michael's arm twice. I don't like how comfortable they appear together. Did this motherfucker just pick an eyelash off her cheek? Why the fuck is he not on the floor in pain?

I clear my throat ready to speak, but Isabel asks Siobhan a question about her music conservatory.  I'm about to offer her The Hope Theatre when I hear she has found a location. How the fuck did I not know this? No property moves in Denver without a Kerrigan. I suddenly feel anxious thinking back to Friday when I looked at the property roster. I look down at her delicate hand. I bet her hand will feel like silk against my cock.

Play it smooth Kerrigan, she probably hasn't signed anything, so with a grin on my face I congratulate her and ask about the location. Once I know which property, I will kill the deal. She appears stoic and then I see the mirror of the very grin I just had on my face and then the words came out her beautiful full lips.

"Yes, I will be very happy at The Hope Theatre." I have underestimated my girl. It looks like she has out maneuvered me. Siobhan three—Easton zero.

What the fuck did she just say? When she mentions Stacy I turn my focus to her, and I see that smug I got one over on you look. Oh, so my girl has two allies in Stacy and Michael. I plaster my fake smile on my face. Oh, my love, you might have won the battle, but not the war!

What the fuck! Why is Stella still talking? Can't she just shut up? Then my girl lets her have it with a smile on her face. I can see Stella plotting her next move. I have a feeling Stella is well out of her depth. She has never battled against someone like Siobhan. Hmm...Siobhan Kerrigan, I like the sound of that. My mom asks if I want a scone with my coffee, she is excited because Siobhan made them.

Damn there she goes again. I'm just trying to enjoy this and Stella is once again running her mouth, trying to imply my girl is fat.  Siobha
n’
s body a thing of beauty; she is tall, with soft round curves. She covers her body, but I have felt what she is hiding underneath. Soft breasts I could use as pillows and an ass I can grab on to. The thought of sliding into her from behind has my brain short-circuiting. My girl just ignores the dig. I have to find the perfect ring for Siobhan. It should be gigantic so everyone sees and knows she's mine. She doesn't know it yet but we will be getting married as soon as possible. Wait, what the hell did she just say? I'm in a ginger induced coma so whatever Stella just said I only heard gold digger. Well time to go. I'm ready to drop her off and come back; I need to talk to my girl alone.
 

"No, please stay seated." Holy shit, she is smiling at me and then she turns her attention to Stella.
 

Did she just say she is worth a hundred and fifty million dollars? How does a teacher and a factory worker’s kid have a hundred and fifty million dollars? I’m gonna have to get the guys to run a background check on her. Hold on,did she just call me a jackass? I see Stell
a’
s hand move to throw her drink, and I grab her arm. Not for Siobhan's safety but for Stella's. I have seen firsthand what my woman is capable of. I know by the look in her eyes that Siobhan will have no issue beating the hell out of Stella, and my girl will not be going to jail today.

I hurry Stella out of the house and into my car. She starts screaming how I didn't defend her from my family and that they hate her. I stay silent because my family does hate her. Stella is the opposite of what my family would welcome as an addition to the family. I drop Stella off as she stomps and slams the door. I peel out trying to make it back to the estate before she leaves.

When I arrive, I realize her truck is gone.  I need to explain to my parents why the hell I keep bringing Stella around. When I make it into the den, my parents are waiting for me. I know by the look on my mom’s face she is done with excuses. Therefore, I tell them everything; how I'm helping bring down Edwin Mayò, how Stella ties into the whole situation, but most importantly how I plan to make Siobhan mine.

My dad, who has never in all my years told me something was out of my reach, looked me straight in the face and told me Siobhan Gallagher was out of my league. His exact words were you have a better chance of fucking a mermaid than getting Siobhan Gallagher to give you a minute of her time. My mom told me to leave her alone, that she wasn't to be toyed with.

What the hell was it about this woman that made my own family more loyal to her than me? I'm glad they are already protecting her like she is family because I have every intention of making her my wife, the mother of my children and my lover for rest of our lives. I just have to get near her without her beating me up. I walked out my parent’s house pissed off, making my phone call. I told them I want every piece of information on Siobhan Gallagher. I wanted to know where she went to daycare. I would figure out what Siobhan was about with, or without,my paren
t’
s blessing.

I got my answers two hours later in the form of the FBI knocking on my door. It was made very clear that I was not to make any further inquiries into Miss Gallagher and if I attempted to further inquire about her, I would find myself suddenly a resident of Guantanamo Bay. Who is she?

Today was the day I was moving into my new apartment. The only thing I had to move was the luggage I came with. When I walked in, all the Kerrigan’s except for Easton greeted me. It’s crazy to think I have only known them two weeks and they already treat me like family.  Stacy, Rose, and Elena offered to help me unpack but I declined and started unpacking.

Walking into my kitchen I realized I was starving, and have been unpacking for what feels like hours. I noticed Easton sitting in an armchair in the living room
.“
What are you doing here,and how did you get in
?
” Standing up and unfolding his six foot five two hundred and thirty-five pound frame in an attempt to intimidate me only pissed me off.

“
I have a key. It's my building
.
”

“
No asshole, it's your mom's building. And it's my apartment so I'm gonna give you thirty seconds to get the fuck out of my apartment before I hurt you.”

He started laughing.
“
You caught me off guard in the parking garage. I'm not here to fight. I just want to know why when I ran a background check I got a visit from the FBI telling me to back off. I want to know why the daughter of a teacher and factory worker has millions of dollars,and I want to know why you have integrated yourself into my family
.
”

“
It's none of your business who I am. It's even more so not your business how I got my money, and your family is nice and I didn't integrate myself with anyone. I bought a building, and they are all part of getting that building up and running. So, if you have a problem I think you should go talk to them. Now get the fuck out my apartment
!
”

Easton takes a step towards me until he is toe-to-toe. I'm no match, but I am always prepared. Deep, steady breaths Kennedy show no emotion.

I pull the Glock 19 from my bag,
“
You have ten seconds before I empty this clip into you, so my suggestion is to find yourself on the other side of my door and, while you're at it,place my key on the table on your way out
.
”

He went to speak so I just cocked my firearm.
“
Yeah, no talking. You need to mosey on outta here.”

"This isn't over! I'm calling the police and my parents! You will be out of this building in the next hour! Don't bother unpacking."

Tenminutes later the police knocked on my door with Easton behind them
.“
Miss Gallagher, we were told you pulled a firearm on Mr. Kerrigan
.
”

I stepped to the side.
“
Please come in officers. Easton stay in the hallway. You're not coming into my apartment
.
” I handed the officers my identification as well as my concealed weapons permit and I explained that Easton let himself into my home uninvited, with a key he was not authorized to have.

“
I have the right to protect myself,” I said as I walked the officers to the door. I saw that Easton was joined by his family, all looking a bit nervous. The officers turned to Easton,
“
Mr. Kerrigan, you're lucky she didn't use deadly force, which was within her rights. You were not invited into her home and you used a key that you aren't authorized to have. If you want her gone, your only option is to evict her and considering you’re illegally trespassing. It's not gonna hold in your favor
.
”

“
No, officer
,
” Shamus spoke up,
“
you were right,the lass had every right to pull a gun on my jackass son
.
”

The officers left.

"Everyone can come in except for Easton."

"No dear, it's just Shamus and I that would like to have a word in private if you don't mind.”

“No, not at all. Please come in." We all took a spot on the sofa.

"We know you're Kennedy Brennan." I think my heart stopped before Elena finished the words. I felt the bile making its way into my throat. I must have looked like I was gonna pass out because Shamus came and sat next to me and held my hand.

"I know you don't like to be touched, but I'm here to comfort," Shamus spoke softly.

Elena spoke again,
“
I knew it was you the first time I saw you, but hearing your prayer when you were in the theatre confirmed my suspicions. You can dye your hair, change your eye color and hide those freckles, but I watched your story unfold with the rest of world. Your face was etched into my mind forever. Oh dear God child,what you must have gone through
.
” I could feel the tears welling up.

Shamus spoke,
“
I know why you changed your name and wanted a fresh start. We will keep your secret till the grave. You will never have to worry about having a place to stay. If this is where you want to be, we will do whatever is in our power to make it happen
.
”

“
I don't like people sneaking up on me. He was in the apartment and made me feel threatened. I wouldn't have shot him, but he can't just let himself in. I need the locks changed.I need to feel safe and secure
.
”

Shamus moved to grab his phone,
“
Hello, I need locks changed within the next fifteen minutes. Please send someone; I will pay whatever it costs
.
”

“
Please don't tell anyone who I am! I haven't had enough time to figure things out.I'm not ready to go public
.
” There was a knock on the door; the locksmith was here. Everyone was still waiting outside the door.

Shamus gave me a hug and Elena wiped my face and kissed my forehead
.“
Everything will work out
.
”

And then the next thing I heard was a slap. I walked up to my room locked the door and went to bed.

It took a moment for me to realize the stinging on my face had come from my mother slapping me. Not once in my twenty-nine years had either of my parents ever struck me.

“
How dare you break into the woman's home and have the nerve to call the police on her!I have never in my life ever been so ashamed to call you my son
.
”

“
But, dad
!
”

“
No, let me explain, son. There is nothing you can say to me that I would ever excuse. What you have done, going into a tenant's apartment attempting to intimidate and bully a woman was just down right wrong. I don't know who you are, Easton, because you aren't the son we raised. We love you, but we made it very clear to stay away from her. We need a little while to process this so please do not attend dinner this Sunday.I don't think I could stomach looking at you while eating
.
”

I went to my siblings for moral support but all I saw was a mix of anger, pity, and what I'm sure was disgust
.“
Stay away from her
!
” Liam growled. Rose grabbed his hand and they walked away.

Rhydian who always has my back just mumble
s“
Asshole
!
” and walks away.

Before I know it,Michael has me shoved up against the wall with his forearm pressed against my neck
.“
If you see her walking in the building you walk the other way. I have always kept quiet about your arrogance and your overall douche bag behavior, but if you mess with her again you will be sorry
!
” Releasing me, he walked into Siobhan’s apartment.

I turned to Stacy and Killia
n“
I thought he was still hung up on Katie! What is his problem
?
”

“
Maybe you should just shut the fuck up and stop trying to hear yourself talk all the time
.
” Stacy turned and went into Siobhan’s apartment too while Killian headed towards the elevator.
I continued to my place; I needed a drink, so I called an old fraternity brother, Reed Sterling, who now worked for Homeland Security after a few years as a secret service agent.

“
Hey, it's Easton. I need to know everything you can find on Siobhan Gallagher. The FBI told me not to investigate her, but I know that you know how to get around that. I just want to make sure this woman isn't out to harm my family, and she won't give me any answers. When I confronted her, she pulled a gun on me. Just find out what you can,man
.
” I hung up and made myself a drink.