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"Shh."
Grace watched Sid as he approached the group and stood alongside Jace. His shoulders were pulled back, his back was rigid, his hands at his sides, fingers balled into fists.
Another man stomped over to Sid and Jace and stood alongside Sid. Sid glanced briefly at the man, but they all stood facing the bikers.
Jace's voice raised, "Get out."
"We haven't done anything wrong."
"You're behaving in a threatening manner. I don't have to serve you. Get out."
Sirens grew louder and stopped out front and Grace's eyes filled with moisture. Her voice was shaky when she spoke to the 911 operator. "They're here. Thank goodness, they're here."
"I'll let you go then, Grace. Unless you want me to stay on the line."
"No." She gripped Chiefy's leash tighter as she began prowling toward Sid. "No, thank you."
She ended the call and set her phone on the table. She gripped Chiefy's leash with both hands and let out a shaky breath when police walked toward the group of men. Two officers began talking the situation down. Sid, Jace, and the third man stepped back at police request, but they didn't stop watching the action.
Grace's heartbeat felt as though she'd just run a marathon, her throat was dry, and her fingers, had they not been holding Chiefy's leash so tight, would be shaking like they were on a vibrating bed.
13
Sid stood tall next to his brothers. The bond they'd formed while fighting a common enemy bonded them for life. He'd help them no matter the fight, and no matter the detriment to himself. He'd deal with any fallout later.
He'd be lying though, if he said he didn't feel relief sizzle through him when he heard the sirens. He'd schooled his face not to show any emotion, but the emotion that flooded through him was dizzying.
When Quinn joined them shoulder to shoulder, it felt like the old days. Only they weren't in uniform, and they didn't have weapons.
When the officers approached though, he was so grateful he sent up a silent prayer of thanks that hopefully this was all going to be resolved quickly. The real issue though, would be tomorrow if they stopped at the Garage again. He'd have to figure out how to keep them at bay and keep Coop safe.
And Grace. How would he keep her safe too? These assholes could come in the middle of the night to scare her. He wouldn't be there. She'd be alone and they'd likely know that.
The female officer moved toward Jace. "You good here, Jace?"
"Yes, ma'am. I'd like them to leave. And, I'd like them to not come back. This is a place of relaxation, play, good times, and camaraderie. They don't go with that vibe."
She grinned then glanced at both he and Quinn. "You gentlemen should go back to your tables, please."
Quinn nodded. "I just got here and don't have a table yet, so I can..."
Sid nudged him. "Come sit with Grace and I."
Quinn nodded and stepped back for him to lead the way. As they approached the table, Chiefy stood, her tail wagging furiously and Grace visibly inhaled a deep breath.
He bent and patted Chiefy's head and smoothed her fur. "Good girl."
He looked into Grace's eyes. "Thank you."
"Of course."
He moved his drink to sit next to Grace and offered his chair to Quinn. "Grace, this is my friend Quinn Kurtz."
"Hi, Quinn. You're the builder I've heard about."
"All good things I hope."
Grace chuckled. "All good."
