Page 29 of Stone Cold Bad (Stone Brothers #1)

TWENTY-FOUR

JADE

I paced back and forth from the mattress to the pile of Noddy’s things in the corner.

I’d sent a text back asking how long Colt would be, and there was no response.

Slade had called me right after to see if I’d seen Colt.

He said that they’d been talking. Then some other voices came through the phone, and Colt had stopped responding.

Hunter had confirmed that he definitely hadn’t sent any text to Colt about meeting him at the boat.

I waited anxiously to hear from Slade and Hunter. They were driving to the dock to check out the boat and ask around to see if anyone had seen Colt.

A knock at the door made me stiffen but then Amy called to me. “It’s me, Jade. Let me in.”

I ran to the door. “Any word?”

Amy looked just as worried as I felt. She shook her head and hugged me.

“But Slade and Hunter will find him. Besides, Colt is a badass. He can definitely take care of himself. Have you seen anyone out here yet? Slade said some guys kept driving by the house earlier. Do you think it’s that guy who’s looking for you?

I mean the boys are always dealing with some sketchy shit, but none of it has ever come to their doorstep. ”

I swallowed to alleviate the dryness in my throat. “This was the last thing I wanted to happen. I should have just left town. Now I’ve put Colt and all of you in danger.” My voice shook with despair.

“Don’t fall apart now. We need you to keep your wits about you. You might have to lead the boys to this guy’s house.” She put her arm around my shoulder and led me to the kitchen. We sat down.

“That’s where we should be heading right now,” I said.

“The guys are just talking to the fishermen and other boat owners. I guess there was a pleasure boat or something parked near the Durango this morning, and no one knew who it belonged to. We’ll wait for their call.”