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“Chains ordered they stay out of sight for right now,” Tiny says, explaining why the strays were missing. “He doesn’t like for them to be around the kids. He also isn’t taking chances. They’re all on lockdown in their part of the clubhouse until Fuse vets them all once again.”
“Vets them?” That confuses me. “Is that like looking into them?”
“Yeah,” Nora remarks. “The guys are looking into each of them. Making sure they haven’t had contact with anyone associated with Perrin or his associates.”
This made sense to me, considering everything that’s happened. Not just the other day but in general. Since getting here, I’ve heard the stories. These women shared with me . . . opened up freely. I’m sure they did it in a way to get me to do the same. Around them, I’m comfortable. They understand me and don’t judge when I feared they would.
“What do you think they’re gonna do?” Rissa asks, brows drawn together in concern.
“Don’t need to think,” Tiny remarks. “Those men are going to go for blood. It doesn’t matter how they get it, long as they do.”
I think about what she means by those words, and though I don’t hardly know them, I get her meaning. I wonder if there’s a way I can help them without any of them getting hurt in the process. None of these people deserve to shed more blood than they already have. It’s not fair the heartache they’ve been through. Enough is enough.
Perrin didn’t hide his plans from me. He spoke openly about his hatred for Chains’sfamily. I know the reasons for it and find them idiotic. Why he couldn’t just get over it is beyond me. I mean, he had Brake hurt for years. He went after Victoria’s son, Jamie. He’s going after others now, and he wants me back.
If I were to strike a deal with him, maybe I could convince him to leave the others alone. But what could I offer?
What if I simply went back to him, bide my time, and killed him myself? Could I even do it? I’m weak compared to all these women, more so to the men who claim them.By leaving, I might be able to give them the chance.
Oh, who am I kidding? I’m not going to be able to do anything, not for them or myself. And if Perrin gets his hands on me again, there’s no guarantee that I won’t end up dead. I disobeyed his orders. I didn’t do as he said, and for that, I know him . . . he’ll demand payment. That payment is my life. At the very least, he’ll make me wish I were dead as he tormented me.
What I need to do is just let the club handle it. Yet, I think I need to do something. I can’t sit by and let more blood be shed. Raven did say I was the key to ending Perrin. This is something I don’t understand. How can I do that when I don’t know how that’s possible?
Sighing, I pinch the bridge of my nose to help ease the headache attempting to set it. I don’t get them often, but when I do, they’re painful and all but zap my energy.
“You okay, Lily?” Tiny asks.
“Yes.,” I nod and release a breath as I start to stand. “I think I need to go lay down. My head is starting to hurt.”
“Do you want some medicine to help?” she asks, eyeing me closely.
“No.” I hate taking medicine unless I absolutely have to. With my past, I don’t want to take any type of medication. I’m finally healed after being shot and no longer need the antibiotics, so I’m totally free now of all medicines. I want to stay that way if possible.
Tiny nods and gives me a small smile. “If you change your mind, just let me know.”
“Thank you.” I return her smile and wave to each of the ol’ ladies, not wanting to seem rude. I make my way toward Speed’s room.
My chest tightens at the thought of Speed and the way he makes me feel. In the time since meeting him, I’ve felt things I’ve never felt before. I only have the books I’ve read as reference. Well, and seeing the way the men and women here are. So, I know what I’m feeling is strong and probably me falling for him.
Still, I don’t deserve him.
Instead of stepping into his room as I should, I keep going, deciding I need some air. Speed told me when we first got to the clubhouse that I could go outside, I just couldn’t leave the property. Maybe fresh air will help ease the pain away.
Pushing through the door, a sigh slips past my lips at the feel of the sun shining so brightly. This is just what I need. Time outside absorbing the fresh air. It does wonders to help ease the tension in my body, but not my headache.
That doesn’t matter to me, though. Not when I’m out here.
In the time since I’ve been at the clubhouse, I haven’t gone outside, and it’s nice.
The sound of a hiss hits my ears, I twirl around, and a squeak passes my lips as my eyes widen. Standing not ten feet from me is the biggest gator I’ve ever seen. Not that I’ve seen many of them. But I have. A long time ago.
My parents are from Louisiana. The outskirts of Hammond, to be exact. So, I guess you can say this whole situation brought me back to my home state.
It’s ironic, I suppose.
Slowly, I back away from the gator, not taking my eyes off it. I keep backing up until I’m far enough that I feel comfortable in turning from the massive beast. Breathing heavily, I wrap my arms around myself and start walking. The clubhouse is surrounded by a wire fence on one side with a gate you have to drive through. The fence ends only at the edge of the bayou, where the only way to get on the property is by boat. There’s no way anyone would go swimming in the murky waters. Not when it’s filled with more gators. I can even see a few of those gators on the edge of the bank. I’ll stay clear of that area. I don’t want to get eaten.
Walking along the fence line, I cock my head back and close my eyes to enjoy the sunshine on my face. It feels amazing, and I love it. It’s something I’ve never gotten to do so freely.
