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“Why do they think we did, then?”
“I don’t know.But we will figure it all out.Don’t worry yourself sick, okay.”
“Okay.”
“Let’s get some sleep, we have a big day tomorrow.”
We shed our clothes, and get comfortable in bed.I move my arm so I can bring Astera into me, so she can rest her head on my chest, and I don’t sleep until I know she is sound asleep.
* * *
Claire has been gone roughly twelve hours now.I hope we can rescue her without the Outlaws damaging her.Because it’s widely known that they are ruthless and don’t give a shit about anyone but themselves.They will pay for blaming us for something we didn’t do and taking Claire.Once Rowan gets a hold of any of them, hell is going to rain down on them.Claire is one of us just like Astera, she’s family.
Astera helps Becca clear breakfast.I know she is trying to keep busy, and letting us do our thing.
We regroup to go over the plan once more to make sure everyone is clear on what is happening.I’m the backup for Foster and Lock, they are both good choices for the job, and I can go watch their backs.
ChapterFourteen
ASTERA
I do everything I can to keep my mind busy and try not to burst into tears when I think about what might be happening to Claire.I know the guys will do everything by the book to ensure her safety.And Griffin has been amazing with everything.He calms me in a way I have never felt before.
In the afternoon, I get on the back of Rowan’s bike so we can work at the tattoo shop.
When we arrive, we are shocked at what we see.“What the hell?”
The place is ransacked and a complete mess.“Who would do this?”I ask.
“Fucking Dirt Machine, that’s who.I’ll call Cutter and see what he says.”
While Rowan makes the call, I start to clean up the mess.It’s going to take all day, and I need to call the clients to reschedule their appointments.
I immediately start to go through the calls so I can get that out of the way first.
“What did Cutter say?”I ask Rowan.
“He is pissed, of course.We are losing money, but he is becoming more concerned about our rivals.They must have been searching for the guns that we so-called stole.We will clean up here and head back to the club.”
“Okay, I called all the clients to reschedule so we aren’t losing that much.”
“Thank you.”
“Yep.”I look around and don’t know where to start.
“We’re gonna have to order some new ink because this shit is worthless now,” Rowan says as he cleans up a spill.
“At least they didn’t come into the club,” I reply, getting on my knees to clean the floor.
Rowan doesn’t respond to my comment.Even though he is the quiet one of the bunch, he lets it be known when there is an issue, like his sister being taken.
I am glad I decided to wear jeans so I have a little cushion while I am scrubbing the floor.
* * *
After two hours, I order food for us.The music in the background fills the silence between Rowan and me.Cleaning up seems to be taking all day, just as Rowan predicted.Guilt continues to wreck me when Claire comes into my mind, and I swallow a hard lump.
“Hey.I just want to say…”
