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Shoving the bastard one more time, I stepped back just as Hawk chuckled menacingly. “Oh, motherfucker, this has been a long time coming.”
Turning away from the slimy bastard, I headed for the office to find Skylar crying in Beth’s arms. When Beth looked up at me, I could see the worry in her eyes. “King is taking care of it.”
Beth nodded as Skylar rushed to me, burrowing herself deep into my chest. Her body shook as I held her close, rubbing my hands up and down her back. “It’s okay, Skylar Rose. He will never hurt you again.”
“I never told you who it was. How did you know?”
“Saw the bruises on his knuckles. Fucker is lucky to be breathing.” I muttered, walking her over to the sofa Beth kept in the office for Mike. Sitting, I placed her in my lap as she hugged my neck.
The door to the office opened as Scribe shoved Cameron in, growling, “Watch the kid. The little shit is mad as hell.”
Cameron shouted angrily, “I’m owed!”
“You’re gonna get an ass beating if you don’t stay in here and let the big boys handle this,” Scribe threatened. “Beth, King and the others are getting him out of here soon. Just as soon as King calms Bailey down. Woman lost her shit when Cameron saw Hiller and tried to attack him.”
“Oh dear. Is he still standing?”
Scribe laughed. “Barely. When Cameron ran for the fucker, Law caught him up, but no one could stop Bailey before she put a beat down on the asshole. Woman is hopping mad. Pyro, Gunner is on the way with the SUV. As soon as he arrives, you can get Skylar and Cameron out of here.”
“Thank you, Scribe.”
“You tell Bailey if she breaks anything, she will be working to pay for damages.” Beth huffed.
“Will do,” Scribe nodded before closing the door.
Gunner arrived ten minutes later and soon I had Skylar and Cameron in the vehicle headed back up the mountain. Following on my bike, I stayed close to the vehicle, not wanting to let it out of my sight. Seeing her scared like that changed something inside me. The gray colors of life I had grown accustomed to were now clearly vibrant and in technicolor. I half expected the drab to return when I put her in the vehicle, but they were still present. Almost blinding.
Parking next to the SUV, Gunner snatched Cameron before he could run off, while I helped Skylar from the vehicle. She still looked pale and I was beginning to worry.
“Skylar, are you sure you’re okay?”
“I’m fine,” she barely whispered.
Lifting her face to mine, I took a good look at her and softly said, “Don’t lie to me now, Skylar Rose. Tell me the truth.”
Her chin wobbled before her eyes filled with tears. Throwing her arms around my neck, she cried. “I’m scared, Chase.”
Picking her up bridal style, I carried her into the clubhouse, heading straight for my room. Part of me knew I should have taken her to her room, but I wanted her with me. I was tired of trying to analyze everything regarding her. From now on, I was going to do what felt right and having her lying on my bed feltright.
Curling myself around her, I held her as she cried.
I didn’t know what to say to her and, considering lately I was damn good at putting my foot in my mouth, I kept my mouth shut and waited for her to speak.
“I trusted him, Chase,” she whispered softly into my chest.
Rubbing my hands up and down her back, I replied, “I know, baby. It’s going to be okay. I promise.”
“Why is he here? How did he find me?”
“I don’t know, but King and your uncles will figure it out. That bastard isn’t getting anywhere near you or Cameron again. I give you my word.”
“He was the one who blew up my house, wasn’t he?”
“The evidence against him isn’t good, baby. He already stole your dad’s life insurance and attacked you. So, it stands to believe that he may have gone further with his revenge.”
“Revenge?”
“Yeah. It seems Hiller wasn’t a good Marine. Your dad found out he was doing something illegal and turned him in to the authorities. Hiller spent seven years in jail for his crimes. Everyone thinks when he got out, he wanted payback.”
