“Yeah well, you don’t get to decide that.”
There is some noise in the background, but it’s hard to make out. It doesn’t sound like he’s in a rowdy place.
“He’ll want to talk to me.”
“I’ll make that decision,Prez.”
Nero’s jaw clenches. “Tell him to call this number if he wants to hear about a third party bringing trouble your way.”
He hangs up without waiting for him to reply. It was a gamble, for sure. Time ticks by, the only sound is Blaze tapping away at his laptop. My phone buzzes and I tell Nero it’s Raven.
Raven:
He’s in surgery. They’ve told us they’ll do what they can, which is doctor speak for be prepared for bad news, right?
Raven:
Three of the guys are here with us. I’ll text when we hear more.
Raven:
She’s locked down and barely talking. I’ll stay as long as she needs me. I won’t leave her.
Raven:
I hope he’s okay. He’s a good guy, she will be heartbroken if anything happens River.
That isn’t what I want to hear. Knowing my sister will stay with her for as long as she needs makes it a little easier. I don’t know if I will get there. Or if she will want me to.
It’s because of the patch on my chest that her cousin is teetering on the verge of death. I can't blame her if she never wants to set eyes on me again. I’ve kept everything from her because that is how the club works, despite my efforts, she’s been dragged into it, in the worst way.
My stomach is in knots. I don’t like this feeling. I should be one hundred percent focused on what is happening here, but all I want to do is go to her.
The cell phone rings, jolting me out of thoughts on where I stand with Kinsley.
Nero lets it ring a couple of times. He doesn’t look at anyone when he answers.
“You wanted to talk to me,so talk.”
Blaze looks up from the laptop and scowls at his tone.
“You have men in Baltimore.”
Jackal takes a moment to reply. “Why do you say that?”
“Are you saying you don’t?”
“I never said either way. Why doyouthink I have men in Baltimore?”
Nero nods at Blaze, and he hits a few buttons on the laptop.
“I sent photos to your VP.”
“Cut to the chase, I don’t have time for bullshit.”
“Two men wearing your patch visited my house. It wasn’t friendly.”
Jackal goes quiet, longer this time. There is some talking in the background before he comes back. “You have them?”
