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Addison was sure he’d sugarcoat it trying to protect her, but he did the opposite.
“Very.”
“But you won’t tell me?”
“Like I said, if you know, it makes you a part of it. If you don’t, then it’s just me and you.” He gestured to the clubhouse beyond the woods. “Our family. Andthissense of normal.”
Addison was reading between the lines. If she didn’t know anything, she couldn’t be held accountable for anything involving Cross, Inez, and the MC. It was protection to ensure her safety.
“Not gonna sell you a dream that it’s always gonna be good. We’ve seen some dark times.” He arched his brow. “But isn’t that part of everyone’snormal?
It was true.
“What else?” Cross asked.
He was being open and as honest as he could be. She would take advantage of his offerings.
“When Inez was talking about your dad and him dying?”
“Yeah?”
“What did she mean by your dad lost his life saving hers?”
“He took a bullet intended for her.”
Addison had assumed it was something like that, especially after hearing about his mother’s tragic death. His father was in deep. Was Cross?
“Would you take a bullet for Inez?”
“Yeah,” he said with zero hesitation. He curled his finger. “Come here.”
Addison closed the gap between them, and he cupped her face in his hands. “I’d do it for Inez. And I’d do it for you.” He leaned closer. “And our kids.”
The topic of children had her smiling. “Is that your way of telling me you want babies?”
“As many as you want.” He glanced above her head. “It’s a decent size house with room to expand.”
She wrapped her arms around his waist. Addison was all in with this man, this life, and the future he was promising. Their very own version of normal.
“So?” A small smile played on his lips. “You want the house?”
“Depends.”
He stilled. “On what?”
“Our neighbors. Because if you say Gent, I’m out.”
Cross laughed, pressing his lips against hers.
I’m serious.
****
Things had quieted down in the last few weeks. He’d gotten word from Oz that Sal had personally spoken to Rogue. Addison wasn’t in any danger of retaliation though he suggested Rogue and Addison keep their distance.Not a fucking problem.Cross still maintained his concerns about the Satan’s, and they’d monitored their dealings, but nothing proved suspicious.Not yet!They’d continue to watch them.
That wasn’t the reason for the meeting today involving all the members. When Ace had debriefed him earlier, Cross was intrigued. He hadn’t thought much about Jekyll’s request via Penny, but apparently there’d been some new developments.
Cross was seated in his usual spot next to Ace at the table. Wraith, Cue, and Ghost were standing against the wall with Oak and Gent taking up two other seats. Cypher threw down a file on the table, and it slid in front of Ace.
