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Six and a half hours later, I dried myself off from the shower and slipped on jeans and a tee. I marched downstairs, taking a quick look out of the door window and then pausing on the bottom step.
I saw a distinct black outline on my drive, and shaking my head, I checked again. Nope, it was still fuckin’ there. Puzzled, I opened my door and wondered what was happening. Why was the hearse here?
Some companies used a minivan to move bodies from a hospital to the funeral home, but Drake insisted we use a hearse. Said it was more respectful. I suppose it made sense, considering many of the old ladies had minivans, and I could see why Drake wouldn’t want them linked to dead people.
A scream came from my backyard, and I stiffened. It sounded like a child’s cry. More confused than ever, I headed to the back and found Tye, Carmine, Jett (with his brood), Nova, Carly, and Autumn present. Then I looked around in horror for Mav once I’d spotted Nova, but Jett waved an easy hand.
“Maverick’s not here,” he stated, and I relaxed in relief.
Gunner swung gently in my hammock, and I noted his kids were also there.
“Ain’t the only one in Rage with a swimming pool,” I said pointedly.
“No, but you’re the only person in Rage with a neighbour who needs help,” Jett shot back.
I scratched my head, confused. What was he talking about?
“Jesus, sit down; I’ll get you a coffee,” Carly ordered, getting to her feet.
“Someone wanna explain what’s happening? Why is the hearse here?” I demanded as I spotted Isla and Harper in my pool again.
“Phoe took a liking to your neighbour, Grace, and when she reached out yesterday, she discovered Grace didn’t have any childcare. Phoe offered Grace the HQ’s child centre, but Grace refused as Harper and Isla attended a different school from the Hellions. So, she suggested that Nova look after them. And that you would also be at home until you got your first call of the night,” Autumn explained.
“Okay, so why are they here?” I asked pointedly.
“Because it’s the summer, asshole, and the girls don’t have a swimming pool,” Jett replied.
“So why are you all fuckin’ here?” I continued as I scowled at my smirking brothers.
“Because Grace is clearly worried about leaving her kids with another stranger. We’re all here to support Nova and Grace. Plus, Sin is after my balls still; I’m safer here. Sin won’t think to search for me here,” Jett admitted.
“Old lady code,” Autumn said, and Jett looked horrified.
“You wouldn’t dare tittle-tattle,” Jett hissed, and Gunner grunted in amusement.
“How much do you want to bet?”
“Shut up,” Jett snapped, disgruntled, and I felt a thread of joy run through me.
“You know she’s scheduled your appointment, don’t you?” Carly said, interrupting the conversation.
Jett paled even further. “I’m gonna leave my kids here for you to look after if you do not shut your mouth,” he threatened.
“Like we’re bothered. Savage, on the other hand, would probably murder you,” Carly retorted.
Jett turned and glanced at me and then slunk low in his seat.
Yeah, I’d kill him. And it was his fault for all this drama; he’d knocked Sin up again. Jett had stayed the last week at the clubhouse, knowing he wasn’t safe at home. Reid, Sin’s brother, had brought him some clothes and warned him to stay well away.
I glanced across to the pool.
Jett and Sin now had Amelia, who was nine, I thought; Brooke, who was six; Robin, who was five; Levi, who was four; Lexie, three; and Duke, who was a year old. Yeah, I think anyone would understand why Sin was ready to kill him. This next one I’d heard was due on January twenty-twenty-three. Poor Sin. The guys felt sorry for her, although we were somewhat proud of Jett’s stud ability.
Drake had mentioned that should our money fall short in the future; he’d have no qualms in whoring Jett out for his talent to reproduce. Drake claimed we’d make a fortune.
It was a miracle Gunner looked so relaxed considering his sizeable brood. Aiden was eleven, and the boy idolised Gunner. We often teased Gunner that Autumn must have cheated on her ex because he even looked like Gunner now. Aria and Alyssa were now eight, Noah and Asher were five, and then Kitty and Karter were born last year. How the fuck
