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“Unless they suspended your account,” Chill comments.

I shake my head. “I’m the one that managed employee computer access. Being the head of HR, Mike thought it made sense for me to do it. I doubt anyone there knows how to use the system. Mike was my backup.”

“Excellent,” Spark says. “I’ll work on getting into the server. Once I have something, I’ll let you know.”

“I’m working on gathering traffic cam footage and footage from security cameras in the area,” Wired says. “If we can get footage of Misha’s men chasing you, that might help. Whatever Spark and I find, we can send to the cops anonymously.”

“Will the cops go after Misha?” Puma asks. “I expect someone like him to own a few cops.”

“He does. But I know a few who aren’t on his payroll. I’ll find out which detective caught the case. My contact will get back to me as soon as he knows more.”

“What about the FBI?” Chill says. “We could find an agent who would love a crack at Misha and the Bratva.”

“Might be an option. I’ll see if I can find out if the FBI is looking at Misha,” Havoc offers.

“Okay, so we’ll gather what we can and figure out our next steps,” Puma says, ending the call.

“We have another problem,” Puma says, but he’s addressing Chill. “Rafe.”

“Who’s Rafe?” I ask.

“He’s Viper’s man,” Chill says. “He’s also a cop.”

“He’s crossed into the gray for us, but I don’t think he’ll ignore the fact we’re hiding a fugitive. Even if we can convince him of her innocence.”

“He won’t be a problem. According to Viper, he’s too busy to come to the clubhouse any time soon. Not only is he still working the case against those assholes who targeted college students, but he’s dealing with the fallout of his boss’s arrest. Viper said he’s also hearing rumblings that more women are missing than just the ones found at the dump site.”

I don’t know what they’re talking about, but by the looks the four of them share, I’m not sure I want to know. Besides, a dump site? I’ve had enough experience with death to last me a lifetime. Now, I just want to think of something happy. Like visiting my dad and seeing Colt play with his new friends.

“Is that all you need from me?” I ask. Wildcard looks at me with concern, so I offer him a smile. “I just need a break from murder.”

Wildcard draws me in for a hug and kisses the top of my head. “Why don’t you go find Colt and your dad?”

“That’s the plan,” I say, standing up.

“I doubt I need to tell you this, but I’m doing it, anyway. Don’t leave the clubhouse. You can go out to the backyard, but not out the front. Okay?” Puma asks.

I nod and leave the room. Spark walks out with me. “I’ll help you find them. This place is a maze until you get used to it.”

He leads me back outside, where I find Colt and a pretty little blonde girl standing at the top of a tower. The two are taking turns ducking and shooting their Nerf guns at the other tower, where Elina and another little boy are doing the same. The four are laughing so hard that I doubt any of them are hitting their targets. My heart bursts to see Colt having so much fun. He had a quiet life back in Boston with very few friends.

I sit next to my dad as a prospect comes outside and hands water bottles to the adults. He also has juice boxes, which has the kids rushing out of their fortress to grab them. The kids thank him. Elina introduces the prospect to Colt as Max. The little blonde girl wraps her arms around Max’s leg and tells Colt that he’s her brother.

“They’re going to sleep well tonight,” I say to my dad, who chuckles.

“We were just talking about that. This is a daily occurrence. The kids go full tilt all day and then crash.”

“I’ve met Elina, but I don’t know the others.”

“The other boy is Slade. He belongs to Chill and Hunter. Hunter is a prospect and well Chill…”

“Is the club SOA. I’ve met her. That’s her son?”

“Stepson. Hunter’s wife died a few months back. The other little girl is Angel. Her mom is Angela.” Dad nods at the pretty blonde woman sitting with Elina’s mom, Alisa. She was married to Viper and Max’s father.”

“Is he here?”

“No. Someone murdered him. He wasn’t a nice guy, from what Viper has said.”