Page 10 of Unmasked Legacy

“President, and he won’t regret shit.”

“Fuck you, Talon.”

“Steel.”

“Whatever!”

The truck goes silent, and I sit back in the chair, arms crossed over my chest. It takes me a moment to come up with a plan, but I quickly do. There are a few items in the back of this truck, such as a toolbox, some towing rope, and a few old shirts. My eyes zone in on the towing rope, and I feel bad about what I’m going to do, but I have no choice. I’m not letting Rook, Wolfe, whatever the hell his name is, drive me out of town.

Reaching down very quietly, I pull the rope into my hand. I form a loop and then, without warning, I move. I fling the rope over the back seat and around Talon’s neck, then I pull back with all my might. The truck swerves as he slams on his brakes, and I brace for impact, but he manages to stop it without crashing. Then, he fights.

Oh, does he fight.

His fingers curl around the rope, trying to pull it off his neck, but I’m not giving up without a fight. I lean back harder, putting my foot into the back of the chair so I can get more leverage, and then I hang on for dear life as he curses and fights. Minutes pass, and he even tries to reach over to the passenger side of the truck but is unable to because the rope is so tight.

Then, just like that, he slumps forward.

I release the rope immediately, praying I haven’t killed him.

Quickly, I climb into the passenger side and reach over, feeling for a pulse. He’s still alive, and I take him in as he slumps in the chair. The man really is something else. I feel horrible that it had to come to this, but I really had no other choice. Reaching over him, I open the door, unbuckle his seatbelt, and then shove him out. He falls onto the road, and I bite my lip, a terrible guilt swarming in my chest.

“Sorry,” I say to the unconscious man, “but I’m not backing down.”

Then, I get into the driver’s seat, turn the truck around, and head back home.

Wolfe Cross doesn’t know the kind of woman he is messing with.

I have spent too long without answers, nobody is getting in my way now.

Not even him.

WHEN I ARRIVE BACKin town, it’s late.

I have no idea how long I was out, but my guess is that it was quite a while because it is now the next night, and I have no recollection of the day before.

Every part of me wants to go to the biker compound and have it out with Wolfe, but I’m still exhausted, and I already know he will make his presence known the second he finds out what I did to Talon. I need to rest, so I make my way back to my hotel, parking the truck a few blocks down and walking the remainder of the way.

By the time I get to my room, my head is spinning, the effects of the drugs still clearly in my system.

Moving to the shower, I strip off my clothes and stand under the hot water until my mind stops spinning. I really need to find more permanent accommodations; I can’t keep paying to stay in this room. Exhaling, I get out and dress in a pair of panties and an oversized tee, then I fall into the bed, closing my eyes and exhaling.

I’m not sure how long I’m asleep for when the sudden pounding at my door wakes me up.

My eyes pop open, and I groan, rolling to my side as the banging sounds continue echoing through my room.

Fantastic.

I already know who is behind that door, even as I get to my feet and walk toward it. The very second it is unlocked it swings open, forcing me to take a step back. Wolfe storms into the room, his fists clenched by his sides, his face a tight mask of anger and rage. His eyes move to mine, and the wild heat behind them is enough for me to recoil. He’s angry, but it is me who should be.

“Do you have any fuckin’ idea who you are messin’ with?”

His voice is like ice.

“Me being here has nothing to do with you, and I’m curious as to why you’re so obsessed with making me leave. What are you hiding, biker?”

He flinches. “This town has never been the fuckin’ same since your father, and now you’re here stirrin’ shit up again, shit that needs to remain buried.”

I can’t help but wonder what it is he is trying to prevent me from finding out.

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