“Wish I could wave a magic wand and make it all better,” Shotgun said.
I held Shotgun’s gaze and poked my cheek with my tongue. “Can I ask you something?”
“Sure.”
“Would you have contacted a lawyer?”
I’d seen the video footage of us arguing on social media. Some of the comments were really cruel, but I ignored them and focused on our fight. We’d both struck out to hurt each other.
“Allegra, truthfully, I had. Rain and I are their fathers, and knowing there was a child, and we’d not met them, cut deep.”
Thoughtfully, I chewed his words over. “And now?”
“Now I’ve asked them to hold off as we’re working together.”
The waitress came, and I ordered for the twins. I wasn’t hungry. Shotgun asked for a sandwich and chips. Darcy pouted even more but kept her cool. If she continued, I’d reward her good behaviour with a muffin. I think Darcy liked them.
“What are you thinking?” Shotgun murmured, reaching out and holding my wrist.
“Can I trust you? What if this is a plot to snatch the children and run with them yourself? What if you’re gathering evidence to show the amnesia makes me unfit?”
Shotgun looked taken aback by my honesty.
“Do you really believe that?” he asked, shocked.
“Tell me they’re not valid concerns.”
“Sweetheart, I wouldn’t do that.”
“How do I know that? All I know is from our few interactions. Truthfully, I’m trying hard not to let other people’s opinions influence me. We’ve only spent a few hours together, how can I base a formed opinion on that?”
“Fair enough. But what if I had something that would prove I never stopped loving you? And that I’m not planning to pull any shit?”
“Then I’d ask to see the proof.”
“What have you got planned for later today?” Shotgun asked, sitting back in the booth.
“The kids have a doctor’s appointment in forty-five minutes.”
“Is something wrong?” he snapped as he straightened.
“No, it’s just registering them. They don’t have a doctor here, so I’m taking care of their needs.” I tilted my head, teasing him. “Dramatic much?”
“Maybe.”
I raised an eyebrow.
Shotgun laughed. “You have the mom look nailed. Okay, yeah, it was.”
“After that, we’re free.”
“I’ve got nothing on for the rest of today. Would you like to visit somewhere with me? Something that will show I never gave up hope?” Shotgun asked.
I pursed my lips and considered the offer. Shotgun was reaching out with an olive branch here. I could meet him halfway.
Shotgun
He kept checking his mirrors, certain she’d pull over or turn around, but Allegra really didn’t remember where he was taking her. Shotgun had Jinx open the gates before she could see theHellfire patch, and Allegra followed him into the compound. Of course, she wouldn’t miss the huge patch painted on the outside of the clubhouse, and she didn’t.
