“Oh, trust me, I know. How many men do you guys have on today anyway? Five?” Cash teases.
“Seven, actually. Three here at the gate. Three on the main floor. Chad’s in the basement helping out with the issue.”
“Chad’s here too? Damn, I haven’t seen that fucker in a year.”
“You know he has a soft spot for that kid. Family and all that shit.”
“Well, I don’t think I’ll be here all night, but I’ll stop by on my way out. Next time you’re out in Vegas, come check out the new club.”
“Is it still like the one Declan ran? Fuck, I loved that place.”
“Sorta…”
A crackling sound can be heard from a radio, and Cash stops talking.
“Yeah?”…More intelligible noises come through the radio. “Yeah, he’s on his way,” Vance says back to the person on the radio.
My heart is pounding in my chest. I’m so fucking close.
“All right, Cash. Quin’s waiting for you in the front room now. See you later.”
“See ya.”
I can feel the SUV jerk as it begins to drive on.
“You need to take a gun. Or fuck maybe two.”
“Why?”
“Chad’s down there with her…He’s Quin’s cousin. He’s known for his torture methods. Quin would brag about him to Declan, and I was unfortunately there to hear about it…He’s fucked up, man. Last I heard, he was in New York, but apparently he’s back.”
“You owe me an apology!” Alexandria huffs.
“Hey, I figured it would help keep those beautiful lips shut. Now, be a good girl, Angel, and wait in the car for Dex. Myles, listen for my signal.”
“Cash…” Alexandria’s voice is hushed.
“Hmm?” I can hear the click of his door opening.
“Just…Be careful, okay?”
“Ha! Don’t worry about me, Angel. Just be a good girl and stay here.” The door slams shut, and I can hear Alexandria’s hushed curse.
“Asshole.”
We sit in silence for a few moments before the unmistakable sound of Quin’s voice comes through the earpiece.
“I thought you were coming later this week?”
“Yeah. I decided I needed a break from the club shit. I was already on my way back to San Antonio’s Badlands, so I figured I might as well take you up on the invitation.”Cash lies.
“You could have texted. I’m dealing with an issue. It shouldn’t take me more than an hour or so. Feel free to wait…”
“What kind of issue?”Cash cuts Quin off.
“Nothing you need to worry about. I know you don’t like to get involved. So, if you’ll excuse me…”
“Mina’s missing, Quin.”
