Total pages in book: 77
Estimated words: 74390 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 372(@200wpm)___ 298(@250wpm)___ 248(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 74390 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 372(@200wpm)___ 298(@250wpm)___ 248(@300wpm)
“I’m gonna go get your girl and your kid back.”
“Then I’m going with you.”
“No, you need to stay here so you can be with her when she gets back. Keep her on the phone and help her stay calm.”
Without waiting for a response, he started for the door and said, “Rooster. Chains. Let’s go.”
He stormed out after Londyn, not as the ex-president of Fury, but as my father. I had no doubt that he would do everything in his power to bring her back. I brought the phone back up to my ear and asked, “Hey. How ya making it?”
“Okay.” Her voice trembled as she asked, “Do you know who this guy is or why he is following me?”
“I can’t say for sure, but it’s going to be okay. Dad and the boys are coming.”
“Dalton’s scared.”
“I know, baby, but everything’s gonna be okay. I just need you to focus on the road and try not to worry.”
“He’s backing off.”
“I bet he’s figured out that you’re heading back to us. How far are you from the Shell station?”
“I don’t know. A mile or so.”
“That’s good. You’re getting close... Dad will be there any minute.”
“I’m sorry about this.”
“Why in the hell would you be sorry?”
“Well, this isn’t the re-introduction I was hoping for. I would guess you feel the same.”
“No, but none of that matters. I just want you and Dalton back here safe.”
“I know, and... Oh, my God!”
“What?”
Relief washed over me as she said, “Someone just wrecked into the guy who’s been following me. I mean, really wrecked. They plowed right into him, and now they’re over on the shoulder. Should I go and...”
“No, no. That’s Dad. Just keep driving to the clubhouse.”
“Okay. I’ll be there in a second.” I listened as she said, “It’s okay, sweetie. Everything’s okay. We’re going to see Malcomb now.”
I heard him reply, but I couldn’t make what he’d said. I didn’t bother asking. I knew it wouldn’t be long before she and Dalton were here, and I could see for myself that they were both okay. I rushed outside, and my heart swelled with relief as I watched Londyn’s car pull through the gate.
As soon as she was parked, I rushed over and opened her door. I helped her out, then wrapped my arms around her, hugging her tightly. “Are you guys okay?”
“We’re okay.” She tucked her head against my chest as she hugged me back. “A little shaken up, but we’re okay.”
“I know, but you’re safe now. Let’s get you two inside and settle.”
“About that...” Her eyes skirted around the parking lot full of bikes. “Do we really have to stay or can...”
“I know this isn’t what you were planning, but I’m gonna need you to stay here until we figure out what’s going on with all this.”
“Why are you trying to figure it out? Isn’t that something the police should be doing?” her brows furrowed.
“You know how we feel about the cops.”
“But this is different!” she argued. “This guy tried to run me and Dalton off the road.”
“I get that, but you’re gonna have to trust that we’re gonna handle it.”
The words had barely left my mouth when Dad pulled back through the gate. The front end of his SUV was crumpled all to hell, and the grill was all but shattered. But it was still rolling strong as he drove around back and parked. Concerned, Londyn leaned to the side for a better look. “Are they okay?”
“They’re fine.”
I knew it was only a matter of time before Dad got out of the truck with the driver, so I opened the back door and quickly pulled Dalton out of his car seat. “Come on, buddy. I’ll show you the clubhouse.”
“It looks sca-ree.”
“Maybe out here, but inside is super cool.” I started for the door as I told him, “You’ll see.”
As I’d hoped, Londyn followed close behind. I led them down the hall and showed them my room before taking them down to the family room. It wasn’t as private, but with the large flatscreen and pool tables, there were things to help keep them both distracted for a bit. The second Dalton spotted the pool table, he muttered, “Yes!”
Without waiting for permission, he bolted over to one of the tables and started pulling out the different balls. I smiled as I told her, “I think he will be entertained for a bit.”
“Yeah, I’m sure he will.” She crossed her arms as she asked, “So, what’s gonna happen with the guy?”
“That’s not for you to worry about.” I placed my hand on her shoulders as I told her, “It’s gonna take some time to get used to being back in this world, Londyn. It’s not easy. You just gotta remember, there’s nothing we won’t do to protect the ones we love.”
“I remember.”
“I need to go check in with the others. Are you two going to be good for a bit?”