“Well, I got a good night’s sleep.”
“That’s good.”
“Is there a reason you’ve got bikers following me?” I asked.
“What do you mean?”
“I mean, I have four...no, five bikes currently following me. I thought it was a litt—”
“Can you see their patches?”
I glanced in my rearview. “Ah, no. They’re not quite that close.”
“Baby, drive here. Drive here now.”
“What?” I squeaked.
“Those aren’t my guys,” he growled. “Get the fuck to the compound now, and drive like you’re being chased by the devil.”
“I don’t want to lead them directly to you, Noah.”
“They already know where the compound is, baby, so come here. They’re like vampires. They won’t come in unless invited.”
I glanced in the rearview mirror again. They were getting closer. “I’m not a NASCAR driver.”
“Well, today, you better find your inner Earnhardt and put your Mercedes through its paces. You’ve got the all-wheel drive turbo, use it.”
I swallowed. “Okay.”
I approached a light, just as it was turning yellow, so I slowed down, then gunned it, flying through the intersection before the bikes, and giving myself a head start. Not much of one, unfortunately, but enough to get me that much closer to the compound.
“You still there?” Stoney asked.
“Yes. I’m about five minutes or so away.”
“Okay, baby, we’ll be ready. When you’re a mile out, let me know and we’ll open the gates.”
I bit my lip. “I’m really scared, Stoney.”
“I know, baby. We got you.”
“They’re getting closer.”
“Speed, Sabrina. You’ve got your medallion for moments just like this if you get lit up.”
“Oh my god, Noah, if I get pulled over, I’ll never hear the end of it from my brother.”
“I don’t give a shit if the entire Monument PD lights you up, I’d rather have cops on you instead of who these assholes are.”
“Just how bad could it be?”
“Gun it, Breezy. Swear to Christ, if it’s who I think it is, you’re gonna be hurt, so you need toput your fuckin’ pedal to the metal.”
I nodded even though he couldn’t see me, and gunned the motor, tears streaming down my face as my heart slammed against my chest. My beautiful car sped up quickly and quietly, and I let out a deep sigh as I hit the compound street.
“I’m less than a mile out,” I rasped.
“Good. Okay, baby, gates are opening. Drive inside and don’t stop until you get to the cabin.”
