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I spent the whole night watching Cameron at the station. He doesn’t know it, but I saw him. Dirty pig not only met with the ATF agent, but he also went in and tampered with the security camera. And I also saw Charlie. Seeing her act so strong and unafraid did nothing but remind me of the many reasons why I love her. Why she’s my fucking queen.
I slip back into my car and start the engine. The station doesn’t have much around it, so I parked across the street in hopes of not being seen. Luckily, not many people in Northridge Heights think twice about a basic car sitting in a lone parking lot at night. It’s the whole reason I went and bought this little Honda.
I pull onto the street, still watching the inside of the station until I’m too far away to see. Once I’m out of sight, I flip on my lights and head back to the house. I’ve been staying outside of town in a run-down motel so I don’t cross anyone’s path, but now that Charlie knows I’m back, it’s too hard to stay away. Sure, she may be mad at me, but I know she feels the same way. I can see it in her eyes, her body language, the way she speaks. She missed me as much as I missed her.
I pull into the drive and lower my head so the hat I’m wearing covers my face as I approach the guard shack. I made the boys get rid of everyone we used to have stationed here and only kept the two I felt we could halfway trust. But I still don’t trust them enough to know I’m back. Carl made sure to instruct them when my car pulls up to not ask questions and to let me in, so they do.
I park next to Charlie’s old GTO and step out. Leaning against my car, I wait.
After a few minutes, headlights snake up the drive and creep in slowly. Once the engine is killed, Carl steps out of the driver’s seat followed by Julius and then Charlie from the back. Lucas isn’t to be seen, but I don’t question it. After all the bullshit that’s been going on, I’m not complaining either. The less time he’s around Charlie, the better.
Charlie goes to walk up the steps but stops when she sees me. “Teddy.” She dips her head as she approaches.
“Monkshood.” I reach out for her and grab her waist, pulling her into me and inhaling the scent of her hair. “Did you talk to Cameron?”
I already know the answer, but I want to see how much she’ll tell me. I don’t know what was said, but I saw what she did, and after everything with Lucas, I just need a reason to give her my full trust again.
“I did and didn’t get anything useful.” Her head falls.
I tip her chin so she’s facing me. “Don’t worry, I have a plan.”
“Care to enlighten us?” Carl chirps from behind her.
I drop my hand and move behind her. “Whoever was with Cameron that day at the bank is in with the cartel. I have a feeling he’s the one running things. I’ve seen him too much for it to be a coincidence. If we can figure out exactly who he is, that’s one problem handled. As far as the ATF agent, I know Cameron brought him into town. Basically, everything goes back to the pig. We need to get him alone and get answers.”
“I’ve already tried that,” Charlie remarks, crossing her arms over her chest.
“I know, but now we have a little on him. If we can figure out how he’s connected to this other man, then maybe we can use it against him.”
“And how do you intend to do that?”
I laugh.She obviously underestimates my ability to get info. As long as you have a small piece of something, everything else comes easy. People don’t call me devious for nothing. I have ways of getting what I want.
“The ATF agent obviously isn’t here with the support of where he came from because he’s alone. I’m sure he knows more than us. If we can give him a new lead to follow, maybe he’ll reward our generosity with some intel.”
She tips her head and chews her lip. “And where are we going to find a new lead?”
I ignore her question and answer it with my own. “Did Emil agree to hold our supply?”
She nods. “Desi will be here tomorrow to pick up.”
“Good.” I look at Carl and Julius. “Get everything ready to be moved tomorrow, then rest up. I’ll elaborate more later.” I look back to Charlie as they disappear inside. “Make sure you go with him tomorrow and have easy access. Memorize the layout the best you can too or anything that could be problematic.”
Her eyes widen. “You aren’t thinking of doing what I think you are—”
I hold up my hand. “Don’t overanalyze anything just yet. We will talk tomorrow.”
I kiss the top of her head and kick myself when she flinches the slightest bit. As much as I hate that she’s scared of me, I don’t regret anything I’ve said or done up until this point.
Loving a woman is new to me. Sure, I’ve had flings, but it’s different with Charlie. The thought of her with anyone else makes me insane. I know Lucas would never betray me, but at the same time, Charlie has my head all fucked-up. If I’m able to see how great she is, I’m sure everyone else can see it too. Including Lucas.
The way her body moves with authority and sweetness all in the same strut. How her voice is calm and hypnotic but demanding too. Everything about her screams anomaly but perfectly right in the same breath. Charlie will be the fucking death of me.
I push the thought away and wish her a good night before getting back into my car and leaving.
