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CHAPTER 12

PEARL

When Diamond sends out an SOS group text the next morning to everyone, I’m still reeling from my night with Decker.

Diamond

Bane has Scorpion

I stare at the message, almost choking on my coffee

Scorpion is the Crows’ MC Prez. Last we heard, they were heading toward Mississippi to escape the police warrant that’s out for some of their members. They were issued after they mowed down civilians in Saddle’s town square not so long ago. We’re still not entirely sure how involved with Lanzetti they are, but this is no coincidence.

Unfortunately, law enforcement couldn’t link the Crows to Lanzetti Farms, so they couldn’t issue a warrant to search the property, hence why Drifter is still in there as our spy. Sheriff Calloway is chomping at the bit, as are we.

Diamond

We’re heading out in an hour. If you need childcare, Emerald is at the clubhouse

Pearl

I’ll be there. I’ll bring Mahini and her friend Kayla

Phoebe isn’t back from her weekend rendezvous yet. The girls aren’t too young to be left alone, but I don’t know how long this will take. Plus, they love coming to Rustic Grove.

Sapphire

You’re shitting me? Will Bane keep him alive long enough for us to get there?

Diamond

That’s the million-dollar question

Ruby

Dustin is coming because if we bring Scorpion back, we need the truck

Jade

I’ll bet he was crapping himself when Bane got hold of him

Diamond

Which is why we need to head out pronto. We have Lanzetti’s meeting tomorrow

Pearl

I’ll be on my way as soon as I have the girls organized

Last night was fantastic. Even though I’d had two shots, I wasn’t drunk enough to not know what I was doing. Maybe the alcohol helped with my inhibitions, but I was fully in control.

When I walk into the kitchen, Decker is laughing. My eyes widen at him flipping pancakes and the girls sitting at the breakfast bar, giggling. I quickly smooth over my hair and straighten myself out before he notices me.

“Well, good morning, everyone.” I smile as I watch them.

“Hey, Mom!” Mahini beams.

“Hi, Pearl,” Kayla sings. “Grandpa is making us pancakes and bacon, would you like some?”