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I bite my inner cheek, hating this man and the corner he has me backed into.
“Did you know I wanted to ask Sienna out for coffee? But every time I tried you were already there.” He shakes his head in disbelief. “I have no luck with women. My fiancé left me at the altar the day before my wedding. Maybe you could kill her for me.”
I have no interest in doing this man’s dirty work. “Why can’t you?”
His eyes grow large and he bobs his head again. “Small town. I’d be the first suspect. It’s always the people closest to you.”
“Sure.” I plan to kill him, not the poor girl. He assesses me but seems content with my lie.
“Good. I’m sure your family will be able to get you out of here in no time. Good luck.” McCain strides out of the room and all I can imagine is killing him.
Chapter 27: Sienna
Brutelicksmyfacewhile I’m tied up in my own bed, pondering the fact that I’m surrounded by crazy people all the time. It never ends. I lie here, bored because I know Max will come for me. He has to.
My arms are numb by the time I finally hear the door to my apartment open and close. I should be more frightened. Rationally, I keep telling myself this, and can’t understand why I’m not freaking out more.
Officer McCain makes his appearance by leaning over top of my head when I don’t bother to look up.
“You’re a popular girl, Sienna.” He unlatches my hands and I immediately rub at them, trying to get some blood flow back. He continues, undoing my feet and humming as he goes about it. “Sorry for tying you up, I couldn’t trust you would be here by the time I made it back.”
What the fuck?
I stand and rush to use the bathroom, slamming the door behind me. “Take your time,” he says from the other side of the door.
The vent overhead has the air conditioner nipping at the back of my neck. My eyes frantically look for an escape route. There isn’t a window in here to escape from. I’m stuck having to go back out that door. Finishing up, I wash my hands and walk out, curious what’s in store for me next.
McCain isn’t standing guard by the bathroom door like I expected. Hesitantly, I enter the main room and stop mid step when I see my father standing there. “I thought it was only fair since this is what Max wanted. I felt it was unfair to keep you.”
My mouth gapes open before I can close it. The MC has and always will come first for this man; before family, before everything, no matter what. I’m well aware that I’ve made myself club business.
“Daughter.”
“Prez.” My father narrows his eyes at my greeting.
I had always toed the line and done what has been asked of me. I had striven to gain his attention, wanting him to be proud of me. It has taken me this long to realize I was always just a pawn on his leash, until I broke free.
“It’s time to get you married.” His hard eyes hold my gaze, waiting for me to submit like I always do and give him what he wants.
“Who’s the new guy in line to take Vice Prez?” I shouldn’t be poking the bear but I can’t help it. McCain snickers, grabbing a handful of the popcorn that sits in a bowl on the table.
My father’s jaw locks and it takes a moment for him to unhinge it to speak. The first signs of dread flicker over me and I swallow. A small smile overtakes his lips, his jaw finally unclenching. “I think I misspoke. You are already married. It’s time to make it official.”
It’s like a cold bucket of water being poured over my head.
“Your husband is alive and well. It took a few weeks in the hospital to recover, but he’s as good as new.”
Dread knots in my throat, making it hard to breathe.
“Oh, you thought he was dead?” My father’s tone is menacing, mocking.
“I can’t wait to see how this plays out.” I forgot about McCain being here and glance over my shoulder. He shoves another handful of popcorn into his mouth and his words are muffled as he speaks. “I love a good family reunion.”
My father grips my shoulder and pulls me forward.
“Just one second,” Clayton says from behind. His front touches my back and he leans in for only me to hear. “Don’t worry, I won’t let them kill you. I have another plan in mind.”
Chapter 28: Max
