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“Agent Barsotti, you need to warn your guys,” Max instructs one of the FBI agents. He nods and walks out of the room. “Wayne, what did Reed say?”
“He called me last night, upset and said he was really scared. I asked him why and he didn’t answer me. When I asked him where he was, he hung up.” He glares at me like this is all my fault.
Now I understand why they remove law enforcement for conflict of interest because it’s hard as hell to step back and look at this through impartial eyes.
When Agent Barsotti comes back into the room, everyone stops talking. “I informed the agents about the phone. They’re waiting on instructions on where to move them.” Everyone in this room knows they aren’t safe where they are. “They’ll report back when they're at the new location.”
It’s a relief to hear they’re safe. But every second they stay in that house, they’re sitting ducks. I stand and lean my hands on the table, stainless steel cold against my fingers. “Ray probably tracked them to the house, maybe we can meet him there?” My voice is as cold as the stainless steel.
“We can’t disclose that location,” Agent Barsotti says.
That's too bad. Fortunately for me, I put a tracker in Reed’s shoe before he left.
I glance at Max and his expression is unreadable, but I catch the slight tick of his chin and I know he’s thinking the same thing I am.
We’re taking a trip.
Everyone discusses the game plan around town, but I tune out. He’s not here. My mind is on my game plan. First, head to my apartment and load up my guns. Then, it’s hunting season.
I’m on a mission when I walk out of the police station. I’ll meet the guys at Max’s after I get what I need. Instinctually, I scan the streets, watching for anything that stands out. A hand grasps my shoulder.
“I wanna help.” Wayne’s voice used to never make me want to kill him. It does now.
I shrug his hand off and walk away. “No,” I snap, over my shoulder.
“Kase, whether or not you like it, we share them. And if you think I'll sit back while they’re in danger, you’re fucking crazy.”
Talk about going for the jugular. I whip around and my jaw hurts from clenching it so hard. “The only one crazy here is you. How you thought I’d never find out about him. You took ten years of knowing my son away from me.”
“I told you I was sorry. I don’t know what else to say. I can’t take it back.”
A couple people wander by, observing us with hesitant glances. I roll my shoulders and rock back on my heels, letting the heated energy wash off me.
“C’mon Kase, let me in. I’d do anything to keep them safe.”
“Fine,” I grit out. “You get in the way; I won’t hesitate to pull the trigger.”
Chapter Forty-Two
Ellie
“I was scared,” Reed whines to his mom.
“I am not upset at you for being scared.” She glares at him and he avoids her stare by playing with his fingers. “You stole someone’s phone, Reed.”
Clyde left a few minutes ago after reprimanding Reed and confiscating a phone. He didn’t look happy. It can’t be that bad, it was just one phone call. “No playing the Xbox today.”
“What else am I supposed to do in this prison?” His arms flail and he throws himself onto the couch.
“How about we make him do dishes all day, instead.” She eyes me as Reed’s lips turn up. I shrug. “There isn’t anything else for him to do here, let him play,” I plead.
“Fine. You better tell your aunt thank you for saving your butt.”
That’ll never get old. I’m an aunt. He runs over and gives me a quick hug before dashing to the bedroom. “Thanks, Aunt Ell,” he calls over his shoulder. My fingers cover my smile as I watch him run off.
“Do you want kids?” Everly asks. My smile fades and I glance down to my stomach.
“I can’t have kids, but I’m okay with that. I’ve accepted it.” I manage a small smile before shifting and walking into the kitchen. It was easier to deal with before my sister had a baby with him.
