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I accept the offering and take a sip before saying, “Thanks. I think.”
“Hey,” Victor announces, “if anyone spots Scarlett with an empty hand, or an empty cup, you get her a damn drink.” He looks back at me and winks. “I’ve got you, girl.”
Last I knew, Victor was still a Rook, so it’s pretty ballsy of him to be barking orders at anyone. Must be in his nature to take control. Either that, or he was instructed to do so.
I’m blowing out heavy breaths when I begin my search for my dear Lawless friends. They’re up to something. I can feel it in my bones.
Standing six feet away, leaning against a rock half his size, is Jagger. His ankles crossed in front of him. Arms folded at his chest. His eyes on me.
My body flushes with heat and I give him a small wave while bringing my drink to my lips.Why the hell did I wave?
Jagger pushes himself off the rock and stalks toward me with slow steps. He nods toward my half-empty cup. “How’s the drink?”
“Cold, crisp, and refreshing.”
“Glad to hear.”
“Hey,” I say, a bit of seriousness to my tone, “have you heard from Crew?”
“Nope. I was just about to ask you the same thing. What happened with you two last night?”
I lick the excess beer from my lips, thinking about all the events of last night. “He was upset when he saw us kissing. Gave me hell then I went back to my room. An hour or so later, I woke up and he was in my room.”
“Did he say why he came there?”
I shake my head no. I’m not really sure I should tell him about the conversation we had at the risk of getting Crew in trouble with Jagger and Neo.
“It’s so fucking weird. He must’ve been pretty pissed to just vanish like this without telling anyone.”
“You don’t think something happened to him, do you?”
“I don’t know, but…” His words trail off as his phone starts vibrating in his pocket. Reaching in, he pulls it out and his eyes lift to mine. “It’s Crew.”
I should’ve known he was fine. He probably just needed some space to lick his wounds and figure out how he was going to live with me and keep me out of Jagger’s and Neo’s reach at the same time.
“Dude. Calm the fuck down so I can understand you. You keep breaking up.”
My heart jumps, and I step closer to Jagger in an attempt to hear Crew through the phone.
“All right. Stay put. I’m coming.” Jagger ends the call, still gripping his phone. “I’ve gotta go.” His feet move quickly, but I move just as fast to keep up with him.
“Wait. Is he okay?”
“Physically, he’s fine. Mentally, he’s prepared to murder someone. He’s locked in the tunnels.”
“Oh my god. Who would do that?”
Ignoring me completely, Jagger taps into his phone. After a few seconds, he curses and ends the call.
“Trying to call Neo?” I ask, and he nods.
“Son of a bitch. How the hell did Crew get himself locked down there?”
“Well, it’s Crew. So there’s a good chance he did it to himself, considering he doesn’t have a master key anymore.” Jagger looks at me skeptically. “What?” I huff. “I don’t have it.”
“I know you don’t. Go find Riley and stick with her for the night. If you see Neo, let him know what’s up.”
“Um. No way in hell,” I huff. “I’m coming with you.”
