“That’s fucked up. And they say bikers are bad,” Rev sneered.
“Tell me about it. If she comes in, she’ll spread like poison, get her hooks into the business, and stage a takeover. Last dynasty she won over went something like that.”
Rev’s brow wrinkled and his lips curled up. The scar on the side of his face moved as his
jaw ticked. “Best show her how we roll. She won’t be getting any of my business anymore.”
“Thanks, Rev. You were my last stop.
I’m glad I have good news for the pres.”
“Let him know he’s got our support.”
“I will. Thank you, Rev. The Devils won’t forget the favor.”
* * * *
Gia sat up on the couch the minute she heard a key turn in the lock. Colm had been gone for almost two days. He’d checked in occasionally, but shared nothing more than the phrase, we’re working on it. She pushed off the couch and stumbled. Her legs protested with pins and needles.
She pushed through it and met him at the door.
His face looked drawn and there were crescents forming under his eyes.
“Colm?”
He managed a smile. “We got her backed in a corner. She’s agreed to a meeting later on
today.”
Gia gulped. “Today?”
He nodded. “I’m about to keel over, so I want to grab a few hours before we go. She
requested you be there.”
“What?”
“Pres felt you could take it and we want to get it over with. No one’s going to deal to her anymore. She has no choice but to go home. This is only happening to give you a chance to
bargain for Taffy.”
She gripped his vest and buried her face in his neck. His rich scent anchored her.
“I need you to keep it together for me, G. I don’t know what her game is, but I know she’s going to try to take you down with her. She’s furious that we shut her down, but she’s not stupid.
She won’t start a war she knows she’ll lose.”
“Which has her even more determined to take it out of my hide,” Gia whispered.
“Yes, do you trust me?”
“Always.”
“Then know we have your back. Stay strong for me, Gia.”
She swallowed. “I can do that.”
“I want you to look into my eyes and promise me if it comes down to it, you’ll walk away.”