Page 113 of The Devil's Reward
“What makes you say that?” Viper asks curiously.
“He said that Hammer died at that old cabin with him,” I say, looking around the table. “Hammer had a perfect shot between his eyes. No way in hell Dagger did that. The asshole couldn’t hit a target dead in front of him. He always pulled to the right.”
“He missed Sage and Carson,” King agrees, leaning forward.
“And he messed up trying to kill Izzy,” Torque agrees, blue eyes glittering dangerously.
“Maybe he got lucky because he was so close to him?” Cryos suggests.
“Possible.” But I don’t believe it. My gut is telling me that this isn’t over yet, but hopefully, the most dangerous part is.
“No point in worrying about it now,” Bullet says briskly. “We focus on burying our brother, honoring him, and then we worry about this.” Everyone murmurs their agreement. “Good. We’ll end this meeting and then I’m going to try and get ahold of my stubborn woman.”
“Good luck with that,” Viper laughs. “We all know there’s no stopping her when she sets her mind to something.”
“I’m increasing the bail fund fees,” I tell them all. “Especially if they’re all going to be together later.” The Lincolns and the Inked crew are coming over as well tonight, and the Lanes are still here. “Adding in Quinn’s sister and mother, I’m doubling it.”
“Come on, they can’t be that bad,” Timber laughs.
My phone rings, and I see Quinn’s name. I open it and put it on speaker. “Hey, gorgeous,” I say loudly. “Are Rose and Sage driving you crazy?”
“Ah, well,” Quinn hedges. “I kind of need your help. Oh, and your bail money.”
Timber bursts out laughing while the rest of us groan. “What happened?” I ask warily.
“We’re at the airport,” Quinn says tiredly. “Let’s just say it was a case of mistaken identity with my parents’ and sisters’ suitcases, involved a very horrifying search that has left me permanently scarred, and resulted in them getting belligerent with the agents. My family, Rose, and Sage, are all sitting in the airport jail. And they won’t be released until someone comes and bails them out.”
“Fuck,” Bullet groans.
“We’re coming, gorgeous,” I assure her as we all stand. “Are you and Macy okay?”
“I’m fine,” Macy shouts happily. “But Mom wouldn’t let me see what kind of toys Aunt Peyton brought. Grandma and Grandpa brought some funny ones though. One had a ball on a leather thing. Mom, do you think Grandma will let me play with the handcuffs? I want to try and get out of them.”
“Just get here,” Quinn pleads as the men around me laugh.
“We’re on our way. Just make sure Macy doesn’t get a hold of those cuffs. I don’t want her to learn how to break out of them yet. Save that for the teens,” I laugh.
“You’re not funny,” Quinn growls into the phone. Then she hangs up.
“Pay up, boys,” I say loudly.
“I think since it’s your woman’s family, we shouldn’t have to pay,” Medic argues, but he grins as he pulls bills out of his wallet and hands them to me.
“At this point, I just expect my woman to be in jail,” King says with a sigh. Then he grins wickedly. “Maybe I’ll bring out some handcuffs myself.”
I ignore him and we all head for our bikes. Bullet and Viper still aren’t up to riding so they climb into the SUV with Stone and follow us. When we reach the airport, I’m surprised to see everyone waiting for us on the curb, a couple of agents standing warily behind them.
I pull my bike up alongside them and climb off. “Shadow!” Macy screeches happily.
I scoop her up and set her on my hip when she reaches me. Quinn is just behind her, looking embarrassed and annoyed. “Hey, gorgeous,” I say with a smirk. “I hear you need bail money.”
“They need bail money,” she corrects me, pointing at the others.
“No you don’t,” the agent behind them grits out. “Just take them and go home. I’ve had enough suggestions for one day.”
“Seems you still have your head up your ass,” a woman who I can only assume is Quinn’s sister tells him drily. “You sure I can’t help you with that? I have something else with me that could work just as well.”
He glares at her even as the rest of us laugh. “Damn, I think I’m in love,” Viper announces, stepping forward.
