Page 66 of Property of Scythe

“Oh yeah. My cut.”

“Your Property cut and patch. It’s my ownership and trust. Your devotion and loyalty.”

“Both our love,” she adds.

Exactly. “You bet it is.”

Her sister is coming to visit soon and I hope she sees how content Lottie is. Maybe that’ll help convince their parents that I’m doing right by my woman and I love her.

Emma walks through the door, and Lottie jumps from my lap. “I’m going to say hi and invite her to have a drink.”

“It’s kind of you.” It means a lot to me that she’s making an effort with Emma. She’s family to Mila, and it shows a strength of character for Lottie to befriend her.

Lottie smiles. “Shecould use a friend.”

I give her ass a light slap and she giggles, walking from me to Emma. They find a table and sit down, soon playing cards and enjoying a few drinks. I kick back against the bar, enjoying the peace that followed the storm.

The Festival is staying busy, and I’ve got enough staff to give us a break tonight. I relax as I sip from my beer, not surprised when Mountain joins me.

“Hey, Pres.”

“Mountain. Everything good?”

“Sure.”

He’s been quiet since he got back from California. “How did it go with Cami?”

We’ve not had time to discuss it until now.

“She’s good.” There’s a tightness in his voice that lets me know that’s not entirely true.

“You don’t have to tell me your business, brother, but I know when something is bullshit.”

He laughs without humor. “Yeah. I know, Pres.”

“Is she coming back to Ohio?”

“Fuck no,” he spits. “She’s too caught up in being a celebrity. Cami forgets I know her.”

And he likes her. Maybe even loves her.

“That’s rough. Give her time,” I suggest.

He opens his mouth to speak when his phone begins ringing. Mine goes off at the same time with an alarming text.

“Fuck,” I curse, shooting to my feet.

Mountain’s expression is stricken before he growls the news, already heading for the door. “Someone just set the Butter Bliss on fire, and Granny Jo is inside.”

“I’m going with you.”

I shout orders for the club to get their asses moving. We needhelp.

Whoever did this is gonna pay.