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“Then we can’t protect you. And Zoe will have to cut you loose because I can’t have my woman at risk. He touches her again and I’ll kill him.”
“Again?”
“Yeah. Your so-called man attacked her a few days ago. Broke into her car and assaulted her. Stole her debit card and made off with at least five hundred bucks. You have anything to share about that? Way I see it, if you don’t want protection from him then maybe you’re working with him. If I find out you’re trying to play on the kindness of Zoe, then you’re going to have a much bigger problem than that piece of shit you call your man.”
“He’s not my man and trust me, I’m not working with him. I had no idea he did that. I’m wanting to figure out what’s best for Kieleigh.”
“Best thing is to keep her away from her father before she becomes his next target. Decide now. Are you going to give your kid a better life? Cause Zoe will tell you. The best thing she ever did was remove him from her life. Look at her. Owns a successful business. Her girls are healthy and happy. She’s got a good man and friends who have her back. No questions asked. They all are putting their necks on the line to help you because she asked when she didn’t have to.”
I suck down the last of my milkshake and give her a minute to think it over. Though if she’s not full of shit, it shouldn’t take her a second to make the right choice.
“I’ll go.”
“Smartest thing you’ll ever do.”
I took Marie and her kid straight to the bunny mansion, leaving Angel to give them a tour. Told her we’d get her things from the other place she’s been staying later. Don’t need that fucker tailing any of us back to her new location.
I swiped her cell from her purse when she was busy getting some stuff from her car. Took the device by the clubhouse to have one of the guys comb through it. Once they clear it, I’ll drop it off at the mansion and say I found it under my seat or something. That fucker could be tracking her through her phone and her text messages will provide plenty of information. Then we’ll uncover her true intentions.
If she calls him from one of the lines in the mansion, that’ll be recorded too.
Mostly I want to catch this mother fucker. Helping Marie and her daughter is a bonus.
My first priority is Zoe and her girls.
I pull up to pick her up after her shift. She’s already at the door, ready to go. I wish she’d stayed home and got some rest, but we made progress toward finding Adam.
I get out and open the door for her and she rewards me with a kiss on the mouth.
“Hey,” she greets, attempting to sound happier than she appears.
“Long day?”
“Guess I’m still a little worn out.”
“Been a busy few days. Things will settle once we get into a routine.”
“Well, I’m sure you have stuff to do. When I get home, I need to get dinner going for Kiesha and make sure she’s doing her homework.”
“Kiesha and I can handle dinner while you take a nap or do whatever else it is you need to do.”
“You don’t have to babysit me.”
“You think that’s why I’m offering to cook for you? Because I’m watching over you like one of the kids at your job. We going back to this? If you don’t want me at your place, just say so, but don’t make this into something I feel obligated to do. I offered to cook for you, Zoe. Out of love.” I slap my palm over my heart. “Wanted to do something to make your day a bit easier. If you need some time to yourself, I’m a big boy. You’re not going to hurt my feelings. Don’t be surprised when you see someone from the club parked out front.”
I stop at the edge of her driveway, and she doesn’t say a word. Thought I was getting through to her. That she got it. Fuck me.
“I need to do a sweep of the house, then I’ll be on my way.”
“Honey.”
“It’s all good. Like you said. I’ve got shit to do.” I hold my hand out for her door key. “Stay in the truck. Doors locked.”
“Can we talk about this?”
“Not right now.” I get that I’m being harsh and an asshole. I’m too keyed up right now to do anything about it. I exit the truck and wait until I hear the click of the lock engaging before I walk to the front door.
Part of me wishes I’d find him inside waiting so I can throttle the fuck out of him. I don’t know what crawled up Zoe’s ass after lunch. I thought we were on the same page.
