I sat back so I could see both men and nodded. “It was hard. But I was able to save everyone.”
Ronnie furrowed his brow. “Everyone? I thought only the kid was sick.”
I shook my head. “It was a lot more complicated. But I managed.”
Toya’s father leaned in. “Toya said you almost died.”
My father’s head snapped around. “What did you just say?” I looked up, and he turned to Chris. “We can talk about everything once this is all handled. But I will help.” My father stuck out his hand, but he was already back to staring at me. Once they shook, he turned back and Ronnie got up out of my father’s chair, letting my father reclaim his seat. But Ronnie didn’t go far. He ended up standing behind my chair. My father leaned closer. “What did Roderick just say?”
I groaned, but Thoth’s low rumble stopped it. “Please, just explain.” His words were low, but the voice changer hurt my ears.
I shook my head and sighed. “Last night when I brought everyone to the cabin I was already tired.”
“Why?” Ronnie leaned over the chair. “Are you sick?”
I shook my head. “I was just tired.”
Thoth scoffed. “She was attacked by Brandon. He had broken a few ribs, her cheek and her eye socket. She had internal bleeding that was still bleeding when she hobbled out of the hospital to go back to the pack house.”
I turned to Thoth. “How-”
“How did I know?” I couldn’t see his eyes, but I was picturing him glaring at me. “I’ve followed your every move since I found out you were locked up.” He shook his head. “You allowed him to attack you.”
I nodded. “Yes, I did. And I would do it again.” I shot back, and Thoth growled loudly. I felt a smirk hit my lips. “You can be mad all you want. It is my body and my choice.” I turned my back on Thoth and focused on my dad. “I needed an excuse to leave the pack, and Brandon’s attack was perfect.” I shot a glare at Thoth, who, like the big bad wolf he was, was growling again.
“Lady bug.” Ronnie’s voice was soft. I looked up and met his troubled gaze. “You could have died.”
I shook my head. “It was the right move at the time.” I turned back to my father, who had kept quiet. “I used the attack to get a transfer approved by the King. But I also used it as a diversion.”
“For what?” My dad leaned in.
“When I went back hurt…I said I was tying things up before I left, but in reality I was downloading Vince’s mainframe.” I looked over my shoulder at Thoth and smirked. “I have Rick running through it all. That’s how I found the emails between Garith and Vince.”
“You did it?” My dad tilted his head.
I nodded as I pulled out a flash drive. “Yeah, I downloaded it while I was arguing with Vince to let me go. I brought you a copy.”
He jumped up and pulled me into his arms. “You are amazing.” He kissed my cheeks and spun me in a circle. “I knew you could do it.” He dropped me back down to my feet and I felt someone take the flash drive from my hand.
“I’ll take this.” Thoth slipped the USB into his pocket as I turned around to look at him.
I shrugged. “Hopefully, you find everything we need.” He nodded once and sat back down.
My dad sighed. “But you allowed him to hurt you.” He swiped a finger over my face.
I smiled. “It doesn’t matter. It was worth the risk. And it’s not like I was in any real danger.” Thoth snapped his head around. My dad’s brow furrowed. “I allowed him to attack me and then told my wolves to not heal me.”
“You said it was to get the transfer.” My dad raised his eyebrow. “But you could have gotten out without being hurt.”
I snorted. “Fat chance.” I snorted. “Brandon is a wimp.” I earned a few chuckles. “But hurt or not, it’s not like I am important.” My dad’s mouth dropped open. I just smiled. “I know you love me, but I am replaceable. You can have anotherkid with mom, and it’s not like I have a mate or anything to worry about. If I die, I die.”
Thoth stood and let out a growl that shook the walls. There was a shrill screech from his mask and everyone screamed, covering their ears. Thoth ripped the mask from his head with a scream. Blood trickled out of his ears as he panted next to me.
As the mask covering Thoth’s face was ripped off, and my breath was stolen from my lungs. The pain in my ears faded as I stared at the sight of his face.
“You have got to be fucking kidding me!” The room was completely silent except for the crackling from the mask and the yell that fell from his lips.
I stared at him for a second longer before my anger exploded. “You fucking bastards.” I whirled on my father. I felt my eyes shift, and my fangs dropped so fast my lip started to bleed. I pointed in his face. “You fucking knew it was Rowan, didn’t you?”
