“Then what happened.”
“They said some things, and the older guy came out with a gun, threatening them. They exchanged words, let me go, and left. That’s it.”
“Tell him what they said, Addison.” Jane said.
Addison shook her head and he grasped her leg, gently. She was trembling under his touch.
Cross leaned closer, lowering his voice. “What did they say?”
She glanced up, and her eyes welled. He caressed his hand over her leg.
“Tell me what they said.” His voice was calm. It was the polar opposite of everything he was feeling.
Addison sighed. “One said ‘where do we do this’ and the other said ‘the bathroom’.”
Oh, you motherfuckers.There was only one reason they’d want privacy.
He ground his teeth, shifting his gaze to Ace.I’m gonna fucking kill them.
“Cypher,” Ace growled.
“I’m already pulling it up.”
They had cameras everywhere in Killcreek. They’d see exactly what happened to Addison.
Chapter Thirteen
Addison was still completely shook from the attack. Everything was happening and moving around her, but she remained silent, seated at the table. With her admission, the tension in the room had spiked. There had been a few side conversations between Ace and Cross but they’d been too far away to hear.
As the minutes passed, more members entered the clubhouse. None of them spoke to her. In fact, it was eerily quiet considering how many people were in the room.
“Jane.” Ace said. “Head back to the motel.”
Addison peered over at the girl who was staring back at her, not acknowledging the president.
“Jane.” Ace said again but she continued to ignore him, keeping her eyes locked on Addison.
There was an unexplainable sadness about her. A dark aura looming, built on fear and tragedy. Addison didn’t know the catalyst but she sensed Jane’s past had been a hard one.
“Do you want me to stay?” Jane asked her.
“Jane.” Ace growled.
“I’ll leave whenshetells me to leave.”
Addison widened her eyes, darting her gaze between Ace and the girl. It was a sweet gesture, defying Ace’s obvious order, but it was only adding to the tension in the room. All the members were now watching the exchange. Still, Jane didn’t budge. She was waiting on Addison.
“I appreciate you staying with me, Jane. But I’m fine now.”
It was a lie. Addison wasn’t fine. Not even close. And if she had to guess, Jane knew it. Addison would have to be more convincing.
She mustered up a smile. “I promise, I’m okay. You can go.”
Jane hesitated a brief second then slowly stood and rounded the table, heading toward the door. As she reached the foyer, she glanced over her shoulder and stilled.
“Thank you.” Addison mouthed. She bowed her head and walked out.
Addison drew in a breath and settled in her seat. The chair beside her moved, and the legs scratched against the wood. Gent sat and cocked his head, smiling.
