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I hope that too.
We exit the van, and instinctively, I protect Cami with my body. I quickly examine our surroundings but don’t see anyone yet. But that doesn’t mean they’re not watching.
Keeping her close, we casually walk toward the dock where the shipment should be arriving shortly. We’ve decided it’s best to remain hidden to surprise the person or people meeting Sean. We are walking into this with complete blind faith.
It’s busy, which was expected. That’s why I need Sean alive. Any one of these people could be the enemy. So far, none of them look familiar. Police patrol the area as it’s a breeding ground for illegal dealings.
Which has me thinking. I wonder why the peelers haven’t announced Shane Moore’s murder. No doubt, it will be swept under the rug. They don’t want anyone knowing he was dirty. This world is full of corrupt arseholes.
None more corrupt than my father, however.
He and Cian catch up to us, but leave enough space between us that it doesn’t rouse any suspicion. No one can know we’re here together.
Each step we take puts me on higher alert. I continue studying our surroundings, desperate to see a familiar face in the crowd. The clock chimes on the hour, which is when the shipment should be arriving. There are a few boats and ships docked, but I don’t see anything.
“This feels weird,” Babydoll whispers into my ear, and I agree.
We’re all geared up for a fight, but where’s the enemy?
Have they been tipped off? Or has Sean been lying? Both are probable.
I make eye contact with Cian, who shakes his head. He too smells a rat. We’ve studied the dock and know the layout. There is no secret entry to speak of. All vessels port here so that means who we’re looking for is here somewhere.
We just don’t know where.
Sean does, though.
Just as I’m about to demand he tell us what the fuck is going on, a flash of something catches my eye. Turning quickly, I do a double take because the flash is someone I know.
“Oh my God,” Cami gasps, hand covering her mouth. “That was Shay.”
Without thought, she takes off into a sprint after him.
I gesture to Cian that he’s not to take his eyes off Sean before chasing after Babydoll.
My heart is in my throat because this is a trap. I know it is. But it wasn’t set by Sean. Alek’s men were supposed to be watching Shay. Something is wrong.
Babydoll turns the corner, dodging shipping containers and running on pure adrenaline as she calls out to Shay. Her panic is clear.
My head is telling me to grab her and turn back, but my heart can’t. I do that, and I know my son will pay the price. I won’t allow him to be a victim of my vengeance. However, it’s too late because both Cami and I stop dead in our tracks when we see Shay.
“Let him go,” I order the woman who I do not know. She holds Shay tightly. He doesn’t struggle.
Cami pales, hinting she knows who has my son. “It’syou?” she gasps, shaking her head. “I can’t believe I didn’t guess it was you.”
“Who are you?” I ask the woman who looks at me with nothing but pure hatred.
“We’ve not met, Puck Kelly, but I know you. Yer all I know.”
Reaching for my gun, I train it on her, suggesting she stop with the theatrics and tell me who the fuck she is.
“My name is Annette.”
“It’s awful good of ye to tell me yer name, but if you don’t tell me why yer holdin’ my son, I’ll shoot first and ask more questions later.”
Shay doesn’t miss my admission that I’m his father. I want to console him. But first, I need to save his life.
Cami shakes her head, tears welling. This is bad. Very bad. “She is Annette Doyle. She’s Brody’s wife.”
