“Oh, I wouldn’t say that, Ace.”
Wraith resisted the urge to smile, hearing the familiar feminine voice.
Jessie, dubbed as Inez’s secret weapon. She was only brought in for special assignments. Wraith didn’t know who made the call, but clearly Inez had been debriefed on the situation.
“I’ll take it from here, boys.” Jessie smiled.
“How long you need?” Cross asked.
Jessie’s heels clanked on the concrete as she made her way closer to Reyna. She stopped a foot away and bent down putting the women at eye level. Reyna had the good sense to scoot back but she only got as far as the wall.
“Fifteen minutes work for you?” Cypher asked and she glanced over.
Jessie’s gaze traveled down his arms and across his chest. Wraith watched the silent interaction. They’d met before but there was a different vibe.What the fuck am I missing?
“Well, let me make sure I have everything right,” Jessie angled her head toward Reyna. “I don’t know Cleo, personally. But I know womenlikeher. Kind, very sweet, a little naive and too trusting. In fact so trusting, they’re blinded when it comes to seeing evil cloaked in a pretty package.” Jessie’s gaze scanned Reyna. “You befriended Cleo and tried to lure her through the guise of friendship because youknewshe’d take the bait. They always do, right?” Jessie nodded but Reyna remained silent, shaking slightly. “I give you credit for doubling-down and showing up tonight. That must’ve been some hefty payout you were promised, if this plan had actually worked. I mean, it takes balls to come to her house and once again, prey on her kindness in hopes she’ll open the door. You were banking on Cleo being completely oblivious to the realization of what her fate would’ve been had any of your plans worked.” She paused and her gaze darkened. “There are two types of predators. The ones you see coming, and the ones you don’t.” Jessie leaned closer, whispering. “I see you, the worst fucking kind.”
Wraith clenched his jaw. He was getting a visual of what Cleo would’ve been up against had she been taken. It would’ve been like reliving her past. The thought was too much to bear. Fire raced through his veins and he stepped forward.
“Don’t worry, Wraith. I got this.” Jessie slowly stood and shifted her gaze to Cypher with a small smile playing on her lips. “I’m going to need a little more than fifteen minutes.”
Jessie would make Reyna suffer and for that? Wraith was indebted to her.
“Need it clean, Jessie,” Ace said.
She slowly nodded with her eyes trained on Cypher. “I know the assignment, Ace. You wouldn’t happen to have an extra tarp lying around, would you?”
Cypher walked over to the corner of the room then across the basement to Jessie. When he handed it to her, she smiled.
“Thanks, Cypher.”
The brother lowered his chin and walked back to the group. Cypher was a man of little emotion but there was something off from his usual demeanor. Wraith watched his brother stare intently at the dark-haired assassin.
I’m definitely fucking missing something.
Jessie opened the tarp, laying it in the center of the room. “I’ll let you know when I’m done, boys.”
Ace gestured for the members to follow. Wraith walked up the stairs, alongside the others. When they made it to the yard, he heard a faint scream before Cypher slammed the cellar door closed.
Justice fucking served.For everyone.
They were headed back to Cleo’s house when Ace sidled up next to him. “Inez wants us to bring in the girl.”
Wraith stopped, turning to his president and all the members gathered around.
“This is a good thing, Wraith.”
He furrowed his brows, and Ace immediately held up his hand. “She brought in Jessie. If Inez wanted a clean sweep, that girl would be in the basement too.”
True.There was no getting around it. If Inez gave an order, it was followed. But he was hoping for more time so they could get information.
“I’ll have Cleo stay with Grizz and put all the prospects on watch.”
Ace shook his head. “Inez wants Cleo there.”
“Why?” He snapped.
“Didn’t say, and when I suggested she stay here, she demanded we bring Cleo.”
