Total pages in book: 99
Estimated words: 94094 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 470(@200wpm)___ 376(@250wpm)___ 314(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 94094 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 470(@200wpm)___ 376(@250wpm)___ 314(@300wpm)
“And where does that leave you?” Clay asks.
Wade shrugs, his smile falling. “I don’t think it leaves me anywhere. I’m doing what’s asked of me as a son.”
I don’t miss the sad look that comes to Wade’s face. I note it and shove it back for later. Right now, I need to figure out how to keep my wife from taking Cane’s head off and murdering her own sister.
“I’d watch that if I were you,” Clay warns. Then as if reading my thoughts, he turns to Cane. “So are you ready to talk to me about this? I know you’re not using, but you’re involved with someone you have no business being around. Why?” Clay demands.
Cane groans. He releases a deep breath. “I’m guessing you already know she’s my wife.” He’s stating a fact, not asking a question. This is Clay. You have to work hard to hide things from him.
Clayton nods. “Yes, I’m aware. Which is why you have the entire Lost Souls brotherhood at your back. Now that I’m sure you’re not using, I need to know why I’m racking up such a high debt.”
“Where do you want me to start?”
“The beginning,” Clay, Wade, and I grunt in unison.
* * *
Chloe
This should be one of the greatest nights of my life, but I can’t help watching my sister and knowing something is totally off with her.
“Hey, did you hear what I said?” Sid says from beside me.
“No, I’m sorry. Is it me, or is Ally acting stranger than usual?”
“Nope, I picked up on it too. Cane isn’t any better.”
“Yeah, I saw that. With his feign-acting ass.”
“Oh shit. That’s it. I couldn’t put my finger on it. The jittery tics and the way he moves. It’s just like a junkie.”
“Sure is, but they swear he’s not using.”
“You know, those habits do stick. Remember Joseph, freshman year in college? He had a bad coke habit. He kicked it junior year, but he still moved like he was an addict through to graduation.”
“Yeah, I do remember him. He’d look all tweaked out when we had a test or something, especially a pop quiz. So what the fuck is Cane so nervous about?”
“I have no idea. Those two are like little kids trying to steal a snack before bedtime.”
I narrow my eyes and glare at Ally as she stares out of the window. “You know, she’s too smart for her own good.” I look past my sister and catch the person staring at her through the window. “Or maybe she’s not.”
I signal for Ethan and rush for the front door of the gallery. Sidney is right on my heels, grabbing David’s attention. Both men are at my back as I pull up short. My chest heaves as I stand with my fists balled at my sides.
“Fuck,” I hiss.
“What? What just happened?”
I turn to look at Sid. “It’s that Lita chick. It’s the second time I’ve seen her lurking around.”
“You mean West’s sister?”
I wrinkle my brows. “She was West’s sister?”
“Yeah, that’s how Ally met him. I thought you knew that.”
“No, I didn’t.”
I turn to head back inside to find Ally. However, she’s standing in the doorway of the gallery with Royce at her back, holding her from stepping out of the door.
“Why the hell is Lita snooping around you? Tell me you’re not involved with her.”
The color drains from her face. My stomach twists in knots. I don’t have a good feeling about this.
Chapter 47
Lost &Found
Gregor
I step into Club Dream with Clay and Cane and take a deep breath. It’s early afternoon so the place isn’t open for business yet. The space is wide open and looks vacant except for the bikers waiting for us.
I’m a bit taken aback by how many Lost Souls are here. They’re taking up three side-by-side booths. If I were a lesser man, they would make an intimidating sight.
I look to Cane as he pulls a hand down his face. I think reality has finally set in. He’s stepped his ass in shit and it’s starting to reek.
His actions were honorable but stupid. Ally is a smart girl, she would have wiggled and maneuvered her way out of this. I think Cane stepping in caused more of an issue than a solution. However, I get it. At his age, I probably would have done the same thing.
Yet now my wife is pissed and demanding answers. This has gotten out of hand. I shouldn’t be keeping any of this from her, but it’s better I handle things before I reveal the mess that’s been created.
Once this is over, we can focus on us again. Maybe even try for a baby, but first I need to help Ally so she can sit and talk to her sister. Ally needs to own up to her actions.
The three of us take a seat at the table where King and Brick are seated. “Thanks for meeting with me,” I say to King.