Page 52 of Grace's Redemption

The next fewhours were a blur.

I took some aspirin, which didn’t help. I crawled in the back of a big black SUV. Dana got in the passenger seat. I was happy she was coming along. I liked her.

”We’re just loading up the bikes and we’ll get you up north where you’ll be safe.”

“They think I’m dead.” I adjusted on the seat. “As long as they keep thinking that, I’ll be safe.” I wiped the tears off my face.

“Is that why Mase didn’t kill you?”

I shrugged.

“I heard about Mase Scott.” She grabbed my hand. “The man doesn’t miss.”

I nodded and settled against the seat.

James crawled into the driver’s side. “We all set?” he asked.

“Yep.” Dana said.

“I guess.” I lay down on the leather upholstery. It felt cool against my cheek.

“Listen,” he turned toward me. “You’ll be safe. You’re one of us now.”

“Why?” I winced from the pain. “Why are y'all helping me?”

“Because you need help.”

“We are Guardians.” Dana grinned. “It’s kind of what we do.”

I smiled back at her and turned toward the window and watched the sun come up.

I prayed they wouldn’t regret it.