Page 94 of Fractured Memories

“It’s my job to keep you alive, Kieran. This could be a trap or misinformation.” He shifts to face me, leaning in closer. “No one knows about the snipers besides us. If one of them saw Parker, this could be our chance to get him. We can’t jeopardize that with your temper.”

My jaw works, but I know he’s right. I didn’t even tell Rohan and Lochlan about them—mostly because I didn’t want them to worry about Lochlan’s shooter like I was. But keeping those posts a secret might have just come to our benefit.

“Fine,” I spit. “Don’t be long.”

Jude’s icy eyes rake over me, and I can see the suspicion in them. He knows me too damn well.

Finally, he takes a step back. “A level head, Kieran.” He taps his temple.

I jerk my head in a nod, looking away as he and Till leave. I wait until I can’t hear his footsteps before I turn around to face Eden.

“Are you feeling conversational?”

Her lips curl up. “Suddenly I am.”

I know Jude told me to wait. I know he has a point about keeping my temper in check and not letting Miles know that I have possible information on him. Which is why I’m not telling Lochlan or Rohan.

That doesn’t mean I’m going to wait. These bastards have been fucking with my family, with my life, and it’s time they pay for that mistake.

I lead this city, and while Jude might be better at planning, I am excellent at doling out punishments. He’ll understand when he gets back—once I have Miles spilling his secrets and pleading for my forgiveness.

Raking my eyes over Eden’s tight black clothes, I spot her knives in place. “Do you have all your blades?”

She nods, practically bouncing on her toes. Fuck talking. I’m tempted to let Eden turn this impromptu meeting into a bloodbath. The idea turns me on so much, I have to turn away.

I need answers. I can get them with the use of some violence, but Eden and I need to keep ourselves somewhat in check.

Threading her fingers through mine, she leans up to brush a kiss on my jaw. “I’ll behave.” Her teeth graze over the skin. “Until you’re ready to have a little fun.”

I groan, head tipping back as she giggles. “Eden.”

“Come on. I don’t want to miss out on a little blood because of your horny ass.”

She tugs me down the hall, and it’s a good thing she does. Jude might get his way of having us wait because I’m too focused on fucking my wife.

“I need to get my guns.” My voice is strained as I try to find any remnants of my self-control. “I only have one on me.”

Eden nods, and we make our way back to our room. She takes the opportunity to grab her own gun and another holster, giving me a chance to tuck the ring away. Maybe I’ll get her so high on bloodlust that I can edge a yes out of her later. It got her to move in with me.

Looping my arms through my shoulder holster, I grab my favorite guns. There’s a knife in my boot, a small one at my ribs, and I have another handgun at my back. I check that everything is in place, stashing another two blades on me and grabbing a spare clip. I doubt we’ll need too many bullets given that we both prefer hand-to-hand, but I don’t trust Miles. Never have, and I’m certainly not taking any chances now.

Once we’re both ready, we slip down the hall and out the side door that leads to Rohan’s house. Normally, I’d exit through the front door, but I have a feeling Jude might have guards waiting to stop me. Most won’t actually do anything, but if he left Till behind or Ash is there, they might get in my way.

Keeping Eden in front of me, I tug on my gloves and follow her across the thick suspension bridge that connects us to the other peaks. The silence that has settled between us is charged with excitement, and we practically rush up the front steps of the larger building.

“Miles here?” I ask as I slip past the guards, not wanting to pause long enough for any of them to alert him. I don’t know if they are all loyal to me still—something I’ll have Jude handle.

“He’s not,” one of them answers. He’s young and looks slightly terrified to be in my presence. Good. “He’s in a meeting in the city.”

That has my blood heating. Supposedly, Parker was just seen in the city—where Miles is? That is a little too perfect, and it has my restraint fraying at the edges.

“What about Conor?”

The guard almost flinches at the venom in my tone. “Yes, sir. He should be.”

“Grand.” I push through the door, dragging Eden inside with me.

It’s quiet, and she leans in closer, dropping her voice to a whisper. “New plan?”