Chapter 10

"Can I help you Mr Tran?" Brian wasn't sure what Tran Sr was doing at the cemetery but he doubted it was a social visit.

"I came to offer my condolences and my apologies Officer O'Connor. What my son and nephew did was wrong and I'm sorry that your young friend was killed. I am truly sorry for your loss."

Chloe felt Vince tense up as soon as Brian said the Asian mans name. She knew that it was the Trans that had killed Jesse and she was sure that Vince was going to erupt – he had so much anger inside him over what had happened with Jesse and Dom leaving him and she knew that if he let rip at Mr Tran he'd end up killing him.

"As we are yours, Mr Tran." Chloe knew she was taking a chance saying this, especially as Brian was the one who killed Johnny but she had to say something to break the tension. Vince was holding her hand so tightly she was sure he was going to break some fingers if they didn't get him away from there in the next few minutes.

"If you'll excuse us Mr Tran, we need to be getting home. I'm sure you understand it's been a very long and difficult day." Chloe practically dragged Vince back to the limo with Brian following closely behind – the last thing either of them wanted was for things to kick off in the cemetery.

Vince sat quietly all the way home – Chloe couldn't help but think he looked like a broken man and Brian couldn't get over how different he was to the Vince he'd grown to know and respect from his time spent with Dom and the team. The rough, confident, enforcer had become a shadow of his former self in a matter of weeks. They were nearly back at the house when Vince spoke.

"So Brian, tell me again what Dom said?" Vince had some ideas about his future but he needed to know exactly what the situation was with Dom before he said anything to Chloe and Brian.

"I called him to tell him that the case had been dropped and that I didn't find anything to link the team to the heists. I told him about you and Jesse and said it was safe to come home." Brian wasn't sure how to tell Vince the next part but he knew that he needed to know. "Dom then said that they weren't coming home, he was sorry about you and Jesse but the racing was better in Mexico. He also said be sure not to tell Chloe anything and that he was sure you'd understand – she's not part of the team and not to be trusted."

As he said the last part Brian reached over and squeezed Chloe's hand. He could tell by the look on her face how upsetting it was for her to hear Dom's exacts words and he wanted to do something to soften the blow.

"He said what?" Chloe was furious and although she appreciated Brian's show of support she wasn't in the mood for holding hands. Luckily for Chloe the limo had pulled up in front of her house so when she opened the rear door and stepped out she didn't end up killing herself going under another car.

"Who the hell does he think he is? He fucked off to Mexico and left me a message on my answer phone and then says I'm not to be trusted! The nerve of the man." Chloe was so angry she could feel the blood coursing through her veins. "He left me to look after his best friend and arrange his brother's funeral but I can't be trusted? I've give up my entire life for Vince yet they won't even answer the phone when I call them to tell them what's happening."

"Baby, calm down. He's just pissed 'cos you wouldn't sleep with him." Vince was deeply hurt by Chloe's comments about 'not answering the phone'. Brian had been able to get through yet they wouldn't talk to Chloe – Dom obviously wasn't that interested in how his friend was doing.

"Calm down, no I bloody well won't calm down. He left you for dead and then says I'm not to be trusted, bloody man." By now Chloe was inside the house, pacing up and down and waving her hands around whilst she ranted. Vince had never seen anyone quite so upset, not even Letty when she caught Dom cheating on her and he was getting worried. When Chloe headed into the kitchen he knew he had to do something to stop her, before she started throwing things.

"Chloe, come here." Vince grabbed her arm and turned her around, as soon as he looked into her eyes he knew he was done for. Never had he wanted anyone as badly as he wanted Chloe at that moment and the look on her face showed him that she felt the same.

Vince pushed Chloe back against the kitchen door and kissed her, hard and fast. He forced her mouth open and immediately took control of things. Chloe was stunned when Vince first kissed her, no-one had ever kissed her in such a domineering way and before she knew what she was doing her tongue was fighting with his.

"Oh god, Vince." Chloe's head was spinning, she didn't know what was happening but she knew that she needed Vince. Before she knew what he was doing, Vince had her dress undone and was taking his shirt off. Chloe was stood before him in just her underwear and the look on Vince's face made her nervous – the lust was obvious but there was something else in his eyes that she wasn't sure about. It looked like love, but it couldn't possibly be – could it?

Once Vince's shirt was off he pulled Chloe back towards him and kissed her again. In the back of his mind he felt guilty for what he was doing – his first time with Chloe should be something special and romantic, not a rushed fuck against the kitchen door but he couldn't help himself. He had to have her and he had to have her now.