Once home, both women went up to Hunter's office. Walking in, they froze. Hunter was talking to King Styles.
"So sorry, we didn't know you were home", Lynn said, going to close the door.
"Its okay, come on in", Hunter said.
Hunter stood and gestured to the man sitting in the chair.
"AJ Styles, this is Lynn Murphy and Leslie Murphy. Ladies, this is", Leslie cut him off.
"King Styles. We know", Leslie said.
AJ smiled and shook their hands. His eyes on Leslie.
"Right. I was just telling him about our little vacation this weekend. He could use a break too, so I invited him", Hunter said.
Leslie and Lynn nodded.
"Its okay with us", Lynn said.
"So where did you two run off?", Hunter asked.
"To see some friends", Leslie replied.
Hunter raised a brow before he nodded. The girls were about to leave when Lynn popped her head back in.
"By the way, we are taking a girls shopping trip before the vacation.", Lynn said.
"Just take Jimmy and Jey", Hunter reminded.
"You two should try Earth 5. Summer all year round so swimsuits are a major thing there", AJ added.
Lynn nodded.
"Awesome", Leslie replied.
AJ smirked. Lynn pulled her sister away and to her room. She grabbed her laptop as Leslie made the rounds of phone calls to the girls about the shopping trip tomorrow.
"Can't you put that down for one second?", Leslie asked.
Lynn glanced up before looking back at the screen.
"No. I want to print out and keep these actual reports in a separate file. You know, so when I piece everything together.", Lynn said.
Leslie nodded.
"You should have been a private investigator instead of a writer", Leslie said.
She was going to open a file Lynn had on her bed, but the door opened and JoJo walked in.
"Hey, you girls are back. How was it?", she asked.
Leslie went and joined JoJo on the other side of the bed.
"Turns out the report was made up. The twins told us what actually happened. Now I have more homework to do", Lynn said.
JoJo chuckled.
"By the way, I've been meaning to speak to you", Lynn said to her.
Leslie stood, Lynn had already told her what happened. She didn't think it was right of JoJo to do either.
"Roman heard what you were saying about my brother the other day. You know, the sexual stuff and well, seeing as my brother is in the Navy", JoJo stopped Lynn.
A blush on her cheeks.
"I totally get it. Its true, I shouldn't be speaking about him like that. You know how it is though, when girls get together. I just wanted the other girls to like me. You all go way back and well, I'm the new girl", JoJo said.
"No you aren't. You are our future sister in law. Besides, Naomi and Ember are new to the group as well", Lynn said with a smile.
JoJo nodded.
"Also, don't make any plans for tomorrow. We have a girls shopping trip.", Lynn said.
"Sounds good. I really need one", JoJo said.
JoJo stood and turned to look at Lynn.
"Hey Lynn", she said.
Lynn looked up from typing.
"Do you really think those men did it?", JoJo asked.
Lynn sighed and thought about it.
"I know they did, but do I believe they did it because they wanted too. No. They were hitmen for hire. One of the twins told me that before one of the men walked away, he apologized.", Lynn said.
"You think they felt bad doing what they did?", JoJo asked.
"So far I believe one of them did.", she replied.
JoJo nodded.
"Why do you ask?", Lynn asked.
JoJo shrugged.
"I just, couldn't imagine someone killing an innocent woman and her daughters. Little girls who have done nothing.", JoJo said.
Lynn nodded.
"Maybe the men who killed them have families of their own. Families they are trying to keep hidden and Taker found out. Threatened them with their families lives, or at least that's what I hope. That they had no choice", Lynn said.
JoJo nodded.
"Lunch?", JoJo asked.
"Oh no thanks. That tea really fills you up", Lynn replied.
JoJo giggled before leaving Lynn's room. Getting to hers, she knew Liam was out for a run. He had seemed distracted since leaving Ruby region. Grabbing her phone, she called Bray.
"What's the news?", he asked.
"Did you feel bad for what you did to those little girls?", she asked.
She heard him sigh.
"I did", he replied.
Clearing his throat, she knew he needed a minute before continuing.
"We had to see for ourselves that they were dead. She looked at me, one of the women in the car. I told her I was sorry, because I was.", he finished.
"I just needed to know", she said softly.
"Do they have anything else on me?", he asked.
She bit her lip. If she said anything about the twins, he would kill them.
"No. We are going shopping tomorrow", she replied.
"Where? I want to see you", he said.
"Not sure. I'll text you when I know", she replied.
"Okay. I love you Jo, and I miss you so much. I can't wait to have you in my arms again", he said.
She smiled.
"Me too", she replied.
Liam had been running for a few hours now. Truthfully he was running away from Seth, but no matter how long he ran, the man he loves was still there. He stopped and set his hands on his hips. He could feel the winter cold through his gloves, the running had kept him warm.
He saw Hunter approach him after he said goodbye to another man.
"Everything okay?", he asked.
"Yeah", he replied panting.
Hunter nodded.
"You don't have to worry. I won't say a thing about what I saw. Who you love is up to you", Hunter said.
"Its not that I'm ashamed of it, if that's what you're thinking. Its JoJo, she just doesn't know about Seth.", he said.
Hunter nodded.
"We were together, but then he left and", Liam stopped.
He shrugged, not wanting to remember that moment in time.
"Do you love JoJo?", Hunter asked.
"Yes", he replied.
"More or less than Seth?", Hunter asked, looking Liam in his eyes.
Liam swallowed and Hunter nodded.
"Don't let him get away, Liam. Trust me, if I could have Stephanie and my girls back with just a snap of my fingers, I would do anything", Hunter said.
"I'm just scared.", Liam replied softly.
Hunter nodded.
Lynn finished writing out the reports and printed them out. Putting them in a separate file. She took the files and her laptop to Hunter's office. Opening his safe and placing the things inside before locking it up. Hunter had given her the code.
Opening the door to his office, he looked surprised to see her.
"Hey", Hunter said.
She smiled. He closed the door and locked it. What he was about to say had to stay between them.
"So what happened?", she asked.
"Opal castle was destroyed, or well, some of it. Someone knew you went there for that dvd, and someone knew you lost it.", he said.
"They destroyed the security room", she said.
He nodded.
"What a coincidence, that after you get a copy and lose it, that room gets destroyed", Hunter said.
He didn't have to worry about being loud or quiet. The room was sound proof.
"You think someone said something?", she asked.
"I don't want to accuse Roman's guards or Opals, but yes.", he said.
"No. Not one of Roman's guards. The only ones who knew I had a copy of that dvd are Seth, Dean, the twins, JoJo, my brother, and Leslie.", Lynn said.
"Lynn", she stopped him.
"I trust them. They're my family. It has to be someone else", Lynn said.
Hunter nodded.
"Maybe it was Sasha or one of her minions? She hates you. If she found that dvd and saw what was on it, she could have let Taker know", Hunter said.
Lynn shook her head no.
"How would she know it was him?", Lynn asked.
"Maybe Roman said something to her", he said.
She shook her head no.
"He knows not to speak of it to anyone, especially her.", she said.
Hunter nodded. She hated to think badly about one of her friends or relatives, but who else would say something and know who to call?