Free Holding Huck's Heart (Marco's MMA Boys #3) by S. M. Donaldson

would’ve raised her myself. He was going to deny his wife the care she needed. He put his career first, he’s making my baby pay for mistakes that she didn’t make and trying to shame her for something she has no control over.” He shakes his head, rubbing over his hair. “I’ve kicked his ass once, I can do it again.”
    “Whoa, Marco.” I put my hands up. “Don’t get yourself into trouble with this dick.”
    “I won’t. I’m smarter than that SOB. I can make his life a living hell,” he grinds out.
    ~*~*~
    I’m having the most awesome dream about a gorgeous naked chick riding my dick when my covers are snatched off and someone is attacking me.
    I shove my attacker off and sit up, “What the fuck?!”
    I see Liz on the floor of my room. “How fucking dare you!”
    My brother and Kara are standing in the door with amused looks on their faces.
    “I fucking hate you!” she screams, sobbing.
    I stand up, making sure my junk is tucked in my boxers. “Why would you hate me? I didn’t do shit but what needed to be done.”
    She jumps to her feet and shoves me in the chest. “It wasn’t your place!”
    Kara and Sly keep watching us like a ping pong match. I hear the doorbell ringing rapidly. Kara runs to answer it. Liz is still whaling on my chest.
    Sly steps in my room. “What’s going on here? I thought you two were friends now.”
    She shoves me again. “He’s a fucking dickhead who can’t be trusted!”
    Sly steps up, “Whoa. You can’t say that about Huck, he’s the most trusting guy I know.”
    Suddenly, Marco is in my room. “Elizabeth, stop! This is ridiculous, you should’ve told me all of this to begin with. Huck was simply looking out for you, it’s not his fault. I got his ass for keeping some of it from me for so long.”
    I look around. “Do you guys mind if I get dressed? I’ll come out to the living room and we can talk.”
    Elizabeth spins around and stomps out of my room, with everyone else behind her.
    Thank god. I quickly get dressed.
    Jesus, what a freakin’ way to wake up. I snatch some gym shorts and a t-shirt. Great, this is just what I was looking forward to.
    I step in the living room. “All right, yes, Elizabeth, I told Marco. So shoot me if I think you deserve to have some of your mom’s things. Or maybe to not have to pay your mom’s medical bills by stripping. Oh and I think your ‘dad’ should’ve gotten his ass kicked for treating you like shit simply because you prefer females.”
    Sly sits up suddenly. “Liz is a lesbian? What the hell? When did this happen? Holy shit and a stripper?”
    Kara laughs. “Since always, dipshit. You act like you didn’t know.”
    His eyes are huge. “I didn’t know. Is this what you’ve been keeping a secret for her?” He looks at me.
    Elizabeth throws a pillow at him. “You can’t be pissed with him. I am.”
    I look around. “Neither one of you should be pissed with me. I look out for my friends and family. She needed time to figure it all out. When I was approached with what that asshole did to her, I broke. I still wouldn’t have told you about her preferences if she hadn’t come in here ranting and raving.”
    Sly is still sitting there stunned. “Here I thought she was going to be my sister-in-law.” He looks at Liz. “Are you sure?”
    Everyone laughs at him. Marco steps over to her. “Look, Elizabeth, I’d already figured out you were stripping. The only thing Huck broke to me was your preferences, which I don’t care about. I don’t care who you love. I love you.”
    She starts crying and he pulls her into his arms. “Thanks, Dad.”
    He lets go of her. “I’m getting some of your mom’s things, too. I have a meeting with him and his commanding officer tomorrow. He’s gonna pay his own damn bills and he’s gonna give you that stuff your mom left for you.”
    She nods. “Okay.”
    “Can I go back to bed now? I’m kind of tired, I didn’t get in until late last night.” I rub my eyes. I’m