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We still don’t have a clue where Everett is, and the bastard hadn’t shown up to work since this whole thing started. As a matter of fact, Thomas found out that Everett had quit the investment firm a week before all this shit popped off. Thomas is still working on finding any banking accounts that could be linked to Everett because there’s one thing I know, if you follow the money, you’ll find the reason.

Teagan was fine after being checked over by our resident doctor for the Sinners. I left her in my room at the clubhouse to rest. I wanted her to be somewhere I trusted, and my brothers are the people I trust most in this world.

“So, do we have any clue as to who shot up the store?” Aries, our V.P asks.

“This shit is gettin’ out of hand. Motherfuckers are taken liberties. This is our second place of business somebody has shot up, and we don’t know who the fuck it is!” Grimm is seething.

Our whole club is pissed. Somebody is bold enough to go against us not once but twice. That’s unheard of and something we definitely aren’t going to stand for.

“You said you could handle this.” Ice gives me an accusatory stare.

My anger rises before I can control it. “I’m working on it,” I growl.

“Work faster. This involves every one of us. Don’t get stuck in the shadows trying to do this shit alone. We have your back, brother. You know this.” Ice looks me in the eyes, and my anger diminishes.

He’s right. Even though I have Thomas working on finding Everett, he needs more help.

“I can use some help. Starting with who shot up the store.”

“We’ll put Gates and Tech on tracking.” Gates is short for Bill Gates, which we call Benji because he’s a technology guru with a lot of cash flow, and Tech is a brother who talks nonstop about technology. To have two brothers with their skills is unheard of, but I’m thankful they are on our side.

“Thanks, Prez.” I nod.

“No thanks needed. This is aweproblem not ayouproblem. You’ll learn that eventually, youngin’. Alright. We got a plan of action. Everybody stay alert and vigilant. Sinners all!”

“Sinners all, never fall,” we cry in unison.

I walk back to my room feeling a thousand times better. However, the weight of Teagan being the target of some unnamed bullshit has me stressed. I won’t feel completely at ease until she’s safe.

I unlock the door to my room and enter quietly, but Teagan is already awake.

“Hey, baby. How are you feeling?” I sit down beside her and push her hair behind her ear.

“I’m doing okay. A little shaken up.” Teagan shrugs like it’s no big deal, but I know all this shit scares her.

I rub my hand down her soft cheek, and she sighs. I’m not an affectionate man, but Teagan brings out things in me that I never thought existed, at least since my parents died.

I’ve lived in the darkness and shadows so long that I forgot what it was like to live in the light.

“I’m glad I got that cold call and went outside. Otherwise, I would’ve never seen that gun,” Teagan says, looking me in my eyes.

I’m glad that she saw them too. Anybody could’ve been killed, but I hate that she was that close to dying, and I wasn’t there. It infuriates me that somebody tried to hurt my woman… again.

“I’m not glad that you went outside without me, but I’m glad you were able to save Sam and yourself. I’m sorry I wasn’t there, baby.”

Today will haunt me for a long time to come. I can’t imagine what would’ve happened if Teagan didn’t think as fast as she did.

“You’re here now, and that’s all that matters.” Teagan yawns, and I know that the adrenaline rush is finally leaving her.

I stand up, strip down to my briefs, pull the covers back, and slide in beside Teagan. I pull her soft body into my chest, and she melts against me.

“Go to sleep, Tiny Dancer. I’ll always be here.”

Nineteen

PROPER THANKS

TEAGAN