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“I wish I could be more helpful,” I mutter out loud.
“You are helping,” Bray says distractedly.
“I just… I tried to forget everything. I blurred out that night and the days before to protect myself, but I need to remember it, and I just… I was so self-absorbed.”
“Baby girl, don’t you dare apologise for doing what you needed to do to stop your mind from fracturing. We’ll find him, don’t beat yourself up for something you had no control over. The car thing is a great idea, something we didn’t even think of.”
“You’re right,” I mutter, drinking my coffee before perking up. “Hey, I’ll contact some of my acquaintances from some races I’ve run, see if they know any unlisted dealers around here.”
“See? Fucking helping.” Bray kisses my cheek, and I pull my phone out, finally feeling useful.
I drop a few texts before answering the group chat with Lexi and Allegra, speaking of random things. The mundane conversation actually helps, and when the name Tyler crops up, I tilt my head.
Allegra:He’s a silver fox.
Me:Did you go and get yourself a daddy, Lexi?
Allegra:Nah, she would never call him that.
Lexi:I don’t know, he seems to like it when I do.
Lexi sends a snapshot of a broad-shouldered, half-naked man between her parted legs. His head is buried between her thighs, and we can’t see much, but I snort a laugh.
Me:That’s my girl.
Allegra:About fucking time you got some real dick.
Allegra’s right. Lexi’s ex was a real fucking asshole. Hell, I don’t think he even knew how to make her come, not to mention the night I caught them arguing outside the club because he hated other men watching her. A serious asshole. A real man knows that it doesn’t matter because she’s still coming home to him, and he’s the envy of all of them. A real man knows that his woman is so sexy, she inspires hundreds of men and leaves them panting after her, yet she only wants him.
“Okay, I’ve got a few possible leads we can run down,” Bray announces.
“Me too,” Cyrus says.
“I’m still waiting for a reply. I’ll let you know,” I tell them.
“Here, for you, my love,” Asher interrupts, and I turn to see him pushing his napkin at me. I take it, smiling, and open it. It steals my breath, and as I stare at the incredible drawing, tears form in my eyes.
On the rough, cheap napkin is my family—Crew. I’m in the middle with a smile on my face, and I look strong, happy. Cyrus is to my left, looking down at me with a stern expression, but his hand is wrapped around my neck possessively. To my right is Bray, who is hanging on my shoulder as he laughs, and next to him is a grinning Asher, who’s also looking at me. Next to Cyrus, Faye is leaning around him to see us, and she’s smiling. I lift my head to meet his eyes from inches away.
“So you never forget that you aren’t alone anymore.”
“Thank you,” I whisper, and he leans in and presses a kiss to my lips again.
“Anything for you, my love,” he mumbles against my lips.
Faye comes over to refill our drinks. “Go to work, I’m fine. I’ll head home straight after.”
“Erm, no,” I reply. “You come home with us.”
“What did I say about listening to your dicking?” She sighs dramatically. “Seriously, I’ll be okay at home.”
“Too late.” Cyrus smirks. “I knew you would refuse to come home with us, so I called for backup.”
The door opens, and in strolls Jay’s prez. Faye pales, her eyes wide as her mouth drops open. His gaze immediately locks on her and heats before he strolls over. He nods at us but never takes his eyes off Faye. “What time is your shift over?”
“Um, seven,” she squeaks.
“Good, I’ll wait.” He grabs the chair opposite us, turns it around, and straddles it. She swallows, looking at me for help, but I lean back with a smile.
