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“What does it matter now? Rae’s out of danger and we both know Mack isn’t going to do shit, so you’re the only choice. After the way this goddamn nightmare went down, we need you to patch the club and see how things progress. You’re stuck in this life one way or another, said so yourself son just a few minutes ago, so the question is, you gonna do it for you and Rae or let that asshole Rafe continue to control everything?”
“How do I know I can find her? She could be anywhere in the U.S. right now.”
“You join the RRMC and infiltrate and I’ll do my best to locate where Rae is living. At least down to a city if nothing else.”
Beckett sat on the edge of his father’s desk and looked right into my eyes. “I’ll find her, I swear it.”
I nodded, knowing if it could be done Beckett would find a way.
“There’s something else you should know Pete,” Hollis sounded hesitant.
Beckett stiffened next to him which wasn’t a good sign.
“What?” I asked warily, folding my arms over my chest. This better be important.
“Leah is alive.”
My jaw dropped. “Rae’s little sister isn’t dead?” I was shocked, “How?”
The sheriff shook his head, sighing, “No, the feds separated them and thought it best not to mention the little girl survived her wounds. They’re in danger. Leah was placed in foster care with a nice family. I personally vetted them. It’s best for now that Rae doesn’t know the full extent of the carnage and lies.”
“Better for who?” I asked, furious. “That’s her blood. Rae has a right to know.”
“The feds disagree.”
“Fuck them! She’s already lost her parents, and now she’s separated from everyone she’s known and loved her whole life.” I stood up and punched the wall, my temper soaring to dangerous heights, “This is bullshit!”
“Calm down Edge.”
“Don’t fucking call me that! I want to go to Rae. Now. She needs me.”
Hollis sat forward, scrubbing his hand across his face, “That’s not going to happen. You’re needed in the club.”
What!? I spun and slammed my fist down on the desk making him jump, “What the fuck did you just say to me?”
The sheriff eyed me coolly and reined in his temper. Smart move considering I could probably kick his ass, “The only way you’re going to get her back is to play their game . . . and beat them, not lose your goddamn temper in my office.”
I was so pissed off I had to gulp great mouthfuls of air to keep from reaching across the desk and strangling Sheriff Daly with my bare hands, “Rafe already thinks I betrayed him. How the fuck am I supposed to convince him I’m not a NARC or a threat?”
“Leave that to me, Pete.”
Not a convincing statement. I scoffed, “Listen here, Sheriff, I don’t take orders from you and I won’t be a pawn for you or Rafe, so you better start talking if you want my cooperation.”
Beckett placed his hand on my shoulder, “Shane and I have your back man, same as always.”
I knew that, but it didn’t change facts, “Listen, this is a lot to take in while my girl is out there hurting. She’s the one who’s innocent in all of this. So is Leah. They deserve better than the treatment they’re receiving.”
“I agree, but we can’t change that right now. We’ve got to take it one step at a time.”
“I’m not giving up.”
No way. I’d never stop searching for Rae or trying to bring her back
into my life. Maybe that was selfish, but I didn’t give a fuck.
“I didn’t think you would,” Hollis stood, flipping his cigarette butt into an ashtray. “Listen, you need to understand that we won’t play favorites anymore. We’re gonna be hard on you Pete. This has to look real and be convincing. Rafe needs to think you’ve been abandoned by us, Mack, and Rae. Only then will he think you’re broken enough and trust you.”
“Fine,” I grumbled, walking from the office and slamming the door on the way out.
