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“Are you sure? I know there’s something going on that you don’t want to talk about,” Hadley starts but I cut her off.
“Justice is my friend and I made him a promise. My personal issues aside, I’ll be there in no time.” I sigh loudly. “Or at least I will be as soon as I can find my bra.”
Hadley chuckles before ending the call and leaving me to crawl around on hands and knees until I find the damn thing hidden under the bed. I dress quickly and do my makeup before grabbing my keys and hopping into my car. I have a nagging feeling of being watched but I don’t see anyone. I also don’t have time to figure this out right now.
I’m about a block away from the clubhouse when I realize that the same car has been following me since I left the hotel. For a moment my mind blanks and I don’t have an idea what to do, but then I remember all the training I have gone through. I need to continue driving. The best thing to do when you think you’re being followed is to head to the nearest police station or to your original destination if you’re certain there will be people around.
I head directly to the clubhouse. After all, I would never go to the police station. Not because of my affiliation with the Gypsy Bastards, but because I know full well that the police are not always the good guys.
My car skids to a stop on the far side of the parking lot. I have no idea whether the other car followed me, but I do know I won’t be taking the chance. Instead, I jump from my car and bolt toward the side door of the clubhouse.
A shriek escapes me as arms band around my body from behind and I instantly go into full-on fight mode. My elbow comes back and connects with the side of the head of the person behind me. I then bring down all the force my little legs can muster and ram my heel into their foot.
“Fuck,” I heard groaned as I’m released.
I know that voice. Turning, I see Sparrow holding the left side of his face while balancing on one leg.
“Oh my God,” I gasp before covering my mouth.
“That will teach me a lesson,” he says.
“Shit. I’m so sorry.”
“Don’t be.” He laughs as he slings an arm across my shoulders and starts walking toward the clubhouse.
I keep turning to look around, checking for the car that was following me. As we reach the clubhouse, he pulls me to a stop beside him.
“I thought I scared you and that’s why you defended yourself, but it seems like something else may be going on here.” He raises an eyebrow in question.
“It’s nothing,” I start but he cuts me off.
“Chica, I may not know you very long, but I do know I’ve never seen you like this. What freaked you out?”
I take one last look back even though I told myself I wouldn’t do it. “I think someone was following me.”
Sparrow’s entire demeanor changes. He guides me behind him as he scans the parking lot and all the vehicles gathered. It takes him a moment to assess the situation. He nods as if he is satisfied that everything is okay before turning to face me.
“Let’s get inside and then we can work out a plan to keep you safe in the morning. I’ll let Pope know what’s going on,” he says.
“That’s not necessary. I may just have been overreacting. Maybe it’s nothing.”
“We take care of our own and you are one of us. It’s as simple as that,” he says. He opens the door and the full effect of the music hits me like a physical blow.
“Thank you.” I hug him before going inside.
Chapter Twenty-One
Safety First
Beast
I watch as Sparrow walks in after Irene hugs him and already I know something isn’t right. His posture is stiff, and he makes a beeline for Pope. Instead of keeping my nose out of it, I head over toward them.
“We may have a problem,” Sparrow says to Pope.
Storm kisses his cheek before walking away, knowing if this is something that concerns her, Pope will share.
“What’s going on?” Pope asks as soon as she’s out of earshot.
