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“Nitro was a little wired this morning, so I loaded Max up with sugar and told Nitro to watch him. Since they can’t go outside, they’re in the garage playing with God knows what.”

“Um, is it safe to leave them alone?” I don’t know Nitro that well, but his behavior seems to be a bit erratic.

“Nitro may be a complete spazz, but he loves kids. Max will be fine. Hopefully, he’ll wear Nitro out, and he’ll calm down.” She grabs her plate of pancakes and heads toward the kitchen table. “Join me.”

I sit across from her as she pours so much syrup over her pancakes they’re swimming in it. I’m not as liberal with my serving size because this jacket is already snug. It’s super cute, but I’m curvy and don’t have an inch to spare in the arms.

“Have you seen Scar?” I ask casually.

“Not since last night.”

“He came home?” My head snaps up.

“For a minute. He didn’t want to wake anyone, so we went into the safe room to talk.”

I blush as I remember what happened the last time Scar and I were in that room.

“Something’s happening at Blackstone’s ranch,” Nina says.

“The one here? In Montana?”

“Yeah. He hasn’t been here since last year. Scar came back to warn me, but he left shortly after to meet Matrix at the clubhouse. All their surveillance for Blackstone’s property is stored there.”

“What’s going on at Blackstone’s place?”

“He got several food shipments while Matrix was away from his keyboard. They didn’t realize it until Scar and Reaper noticed cases in Blackstone’s garage.”

“They were on his property?” I drop my fork. It clangs against the plate. “When?”

“After Scar left yesterday afternoon. He drove over to check on the place.”

“Why?” My belly clenches. It was probably because I told him I loved him. But why would that send him running to Blackstone’s place?

“He didn’t say. It’s a good thing he went over there. Now we know Blackstone’s up to something.”

“What’s he doing?”

“We don’t know yet.” Scar’s voice scares the hell out of me. I jump in my chair and turn to look at him. Dark circles hang under his eyes. His clothing is rumpled, and I suspect he slept in it. He won’t meet my questioning look. It hurts like hell that he refuses to meet my gaze.

“Anything new?” Nina asks.

“Not yet. Matrix is on it.”

He’s still ignoring me, which is extremely frustrating.

“What’s the plan?” Nina asks.

“Watch the place. Make sure they aren’t shipping kids in.” Scar’s jaw twitches.

“Okay. What’s going on with the Demon Riders?” Nina pushes her plate aside.

“Their clubhouse is quiet, but most of them are there. A couple of patched guys haven’t been accounted for, but I’ve got prospects out searching for them. I’ve been up all night. I’ll be in my room if anything happens.” He leaves without acknowledging my existence.

I’m furious and shove my chair back from the table.

“I’ll be right back,” I tell Nina. She gives me a curious glance before turning her attention back to her pancakes.

When I get to Scar’s bedroom door, I don’t bother knocking. I don’t want to give him another chance to avoid me, so I walk in as if I own the place. I close the door behind me and lock it. Anyone who needs him can knock.