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I’d heard versions of this story before, but Maggie’s sincerity told me she wasn’t crying poor me to get drugs or game the system.
“That’s rough. So you two were left to your own devices?” I was, too, but I had wealthy parents. My own devices meant nannies, and housekeepers, and other paid help.
“Yeah. It was me and Demon against the world, but when he rose up the ranks inside BTD and started working with the cartels, he became his worst fucking nightmare. A junkie.”
“And you felt obligated to stay with him?”
“I did. After everything we’d been through, I thought I could help him through it. I couldn’t.”
I study her sad and tortured smile, full of so many emotions, it’s hard not to feel for her.
“I’m sad he’s gone,” she says, conflicted emotions in her voice, “but the dude I knew and loved? He’s been gone for years.”
“So you’re not harboring some deep resentment against my MC for killing your soulmate?”
She shakes her head and winces. “No. I told him to forget about Viper, but his ego and paranoia wouldn’t allow it. The minute that cartel dude mentioned Viper’s name, Demon was all wrapped up in it.”
“You don’t want to try to make amends with the Bloodthirsty Devils?”
Maggie scoffs and winces. “You’re kidding, right?” She points to her face and then her side. “Maybe before this, a part of me hoped I could go back and nothing would change, but after this, I’ll never trust them again.”
“I can offer you protection, Maggie.” It’s a foolish offer. I know that just as well as I know that I can’t leave her to fend for herself. “I have to talk to my President first, but it won’t be a problem.” I hope.
Maggie chuckles, even though she can’t move without being in pain. “Thanks for the offer, Doc, but I won’t hold my breath. Pretty sure your MC hates me as much as my crew does.”
“They don’t hate you, Maggie. We’ve actually been looking for you.”
“Me, why?” She puts up a hand to stop me before I can answer. “Let me guess, to kill me? Oh, wait. They have someone of yours, and you want to swap?”
“No,” I say. “And yes. They do have one of ours, but the BTD is looking for you so they can drop both of your bodies at our doorstep. Look, that’s all I can tell you right now but I’m not looking to hurt you, Maggie.”
She nods. “I might believe you, but I don’t trust the Reckless Souls.”
“Then trust me. I could have called them already. Hell, I could have told the two guys outside exactly who you are, but I haven’t. Will you stay here while I go make some calls?”
She hesitates, eyes darting around in search of a quick exit. “Yeah, sure. I need to rest anyway. Doctor’s orders.” She manages what passes for a grin, given the bandage in her face.
I point to the sofa in my office, “You want to stretch out there? I can get you some blankets. Or I can take you back to the exam room. Which do you prefer?”
“Here’s fine. That couch looks more comfortable than that hard-ass bed I was on,” she says, and I walk out to the storage shelf along the wall and pull out a pillow and some blankets. I set up her bed on the couch and then help her to settle down on the cushions, amazed at how fragile she is, like holding fine china.
“Don’t go anywhere. I’ll be back.”
“I’m going to sleep, at least for a little while.” A yawn escapes, and she hands me the ice pack. “Thanks. Where’d you say those good drugs are?”
“I’ll get you something,” I say, but before I can turn around, she’s asleep. Poor girl. She’s had it rough.
I watch her long enough to avoid seeming creepy before I step outside the office. I pull out my phone and press the call button. “Ace, we need to talk,” I say when he answers.
“Nova, what’s up, brother?”
“Maggie is here. They beat the fuck out of her.”
“Bring her to the clubhouse.”
“That’s the plan,” I begin. “But she needs help.” I explain her current condition at the hands of the Bloodthirsty Devils. “Helping her is the right thing to do, brother.”
“Listen, Nova. I know you want to help everyone, but you can’t, especially not her.”
