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I could see where this was going. “I’m glad you had it.”
She nodded. “That blade saved me. I managed to reach for the knife and I,” she faltered, “I used it against the three of them. It’s sort of a blur,” she admitted. “I fought like hell, Trish.” She lifted her gaze to mine and the sorrow and fear were so vivid I brought her in for a hug. “I fought like a woman possessed. I don’t know how but I managed to stab Zook in the shoulder and I cut Dawg on the arm.” She swallowed hard, her voice wavering slightly as she continued, “I did the most damage to Acid. The knife slid down the left side of his face and sliced deep. There was so much blood. I think I cut his left eye too. I can’t remember.”
Aw fuck. This was bad. Really bad.
“Did they rape you?” I asked softly, hoping she’d answer no.
“No, but they were going to do it together. I would have been assaulted by all three of them at once.”
Fuckin’ animals. I was so angry I rose to my feet. “How did you escape?”
“I kept using that knife until I was close enough to the door and then I made a run for it. I heard the shots they fired but none of the bullets ever hit me. It’s crazy,” she whispered. “I never should have survived.”
“But you did,” I pointed out, staring down and into her eyes. “You were so fuckin’ brave. I would have shit myself.” No lie. She kept a level head and stayed calm. It helped save her life along with the knife.
This was a problem though. Those Scorpions would be out for payback. They would kill her. “You need to leave Nevada now. As soon as possible. If you don’t, they’ll find and kidnap you. I don’t want you hurt again.”
“I’m not leaving Suraya. I just finally caught up to her. We talked for a long time when she called me back Monday. I know I’m in danger, but I’ll just lay low. This has to blow over soon.”
“I hope you’re right.” I didn’t think the Scorpions or Acid were going to forget anything, but it wasn’t my choice to make. “I’m going to put a couple of getaway bags together. Clothes, food, cash, extra I.D.’s and stuff we’ll need in case shit goes down.”
“Okay. That’s smart.”
“I’ll stash the bags at the Blacktop. That way, if anything happens, we can sneak away fast.”
“Where are you going to keep them hidden?”
“There’s that old vent in the stockroom. A new system was installed last year so its not in use. No one will ever know the bags are there.”
Sasha dragged in a shaky breath. “Okay, babe. I trust you. It’s a good plan.”
We needed one if either of us was going to stay alive. I didn’t voice it aloud, but I was terrified. If Acid and the Scorpions decided to attack the Blacktop and search for Sasha, I was totally and completely screwed.
Nothing happened for the next few days. It was eerily calm like the way everything silences right before an earthquake. No birds chirping. Hardly any wind. Just hot and dry and as quiet as death.
Sasha stayed home. She never left for any reason. I think she tried to call Suraya but didn’t get through. I wasn’t surprised. Suraya would surface when she wanted. She was all about Bodie and his dick and I didn’t blame her. Life was a lot less complicated when you let all the shit go and just enjoyed the moment.
Grim was out on a run. He called in the morning and said he’d be back tonight. I didn’t ask for details. That had become our normal. He didn’t say much about what he did with the MC. I didn’t confide in all the shit happening in my personal life with Sasha, Moby, or the Scorpions. It wasn’t that I didn’t want to tell Grim. The opposite. I just didn’t want to burden him anymore than he already was. That man was the pres of a motorcycle club and the weight of his crown was heavy and packed full of thorns.
The bar was less busy tonight. I wasn’t sure if it was the weather or something else keeping people away. I grew bored and cleaned, keeping one eye on the door. Grim was supposed to pick me up at the end of my shift. I looked forward to seeing him all day. The time dragged. I was wishing things weren’t so fucked-up so Sasha could have been there with me.
It had been quiet for over an hour when the front doors swung open and Suraya walked in. Her wide smile was a shock to see. She couldn’t have picked a worse time to stroll through the door. Close to freaking out, I rushed forward and grabbed her arm, tugging her toward the back stockroom.
“You can’t be here.”
“Why? What’s the matter? Where’s Sasha?”
“This is her night off, babe. Shit has gone down, and she’s got to lay low for a bit.”
“What are you saying?” She yanked her arm free. “Is my sister in trouble?”
Frustrated, I tried not get pissed at the fact that Suraya should keep in better contact with Sasha. Wasn’t my job to make sure they spoke. “Listen, Sasha was attacked ––”
I didn’t get a chance to say more.
“What!? Is she okay?” Suraya spun around and started to stomp toward the front exit. “Where is she?”
“My place, babe. Our old apartment. She’s fine but I don’t think you should drive over there right now.”
