“And he’ll get his chance,” Stoney said. “After we do.”
“I won’t say anything for the moment. But I can’t keep it from him forever.”
Stoney nodded. “Aero’s got someone coming to board up your window and we’ll get a new window for you tomorrow.”
“I can make some calls tomorrow. You don’t need to do that.”
“We got contacts, Breezy. We’ll take care of it.”
“Oh, okay. I’ll pay you back. Thank you.”
He crossed his arms and studied me. “You got somewhere you can stay for a few nights?”
“My parents’.”
He shook his head. “They’ll ask questions.”
“Yeah, parents tend to do that. And my brother’s even worse.”
He dragged his hands down his face. “Pack a bag. You’re comin’ with me.”
“Where?”
“Compound.”
I shook my head. “I’ll get a hotel.”
“No.”
“Stoney, I’m not going to your biker lair alone. I don’t know you and I sure as hell don’t know your friends,” I said. “It’s not happening. I’ll call Viviana.” I started back toward my room and my phone.
“Who’s Viviana?”
“My best friend,” I answered before coming to my senses and realizing it wasn’t actually any of his business.
“Where does she live?”
He followed me into my room. “That, buddy, is none of your business.”
“Don’t like this.”
I turned and found him close. “Oh,” I squeaked.
He stepped back. “I think you should come with me.”
I met his eyes and sighed. “Look. I appreciate you coming to help me, and looking for Felix, but I really want to go somewhere I’m familiar.”
“Yeah, babe, I get it.”
I nodded. “I’m gonna call her real quick then pack a bag.”
“Sabrina Milana Moretti, where the fuck are you?”
“Well, shit,” I hissed. “My brother’s here.” I pushed away from Stoney and headed for the stairs. “I’m here, Luca.”
“Freeze!” my brother bellowed, and I saw his gun pointed at Stoney.
“Luca, put your gun away. He’s a friendly.”
