“No, I really think you should be the one to come handle this.” Eva nearly yells into the phone.

This isn’t like her. She’s usually calm, even ice-cold to some.

“Either you tell me over the phone what the problem is or I’m going to send one of the crew.” I snap back, looking over my shoulder for a second just to make sure Nisa isn’t stirring.

“Damn it, Leo, I don’t want her to hear me,” Eva whispers.

“Who?”

There’s a long pause on the line before Eva answers again, “Jayne is here.”

My heart squeezes in my chest and a cold sweat breaks out on the back of my neck.

There’s only one Jayne that she could be talking about.

Spike’s ex.

The one I paid a grip of money to go away without him knowing anything about it.

If she’s back it means shit’s about to hit the fan.

***

I feel like I’ve been keeping way too many secrets from my squad.

The whole point of being in an MC is to make sure everyone has each other's back but it feels like as of recently there’s been too many secrets coming to light.

This shit with Jayne is one secret I’d rather be kept in the dark.

The wind whips against my skin as I hightail it on my own back over to Eva’s motel. I don’t know what Jayne is doing here but whatever the reason I know I can’t let Spike know.

The usual suspects are lounging outside as I pull up to the small business. A few streetwalkers hang by the reception area in case of unsuspecting Johns.

“Oh if it isn’t the sexy night rider himself. When are you going to give me a go Leo?” Sparkle asks me.

I turn but don’t stop my stride, “I already told you, sweetheart, you can’t handle me. Come to the next party, I’m sure one of the other boys will be able to give you a go.”

To any other woman that would be considered an insult but not to Sparkle. Besides she’s been wanting to come to one of the club parties for the longest. This invitation is probably the highlight of her night.

I’m glad someone is having a good night. My good night ended the moment I had to leave Nisa alone in my bed.

When I get into the main area of the small motel I look around for Eva but she’s not at the desk.

Not more than five seconds have passed but I’m already fed up with being here.

Reaching over the desk I slam my hand down several times on the bell that is meant to get someone’s attention.

“Hello!” I bark.

A moment later I hear the clicking of heels and Eva comes sliding out of the back room, her face a mask of annoyance. It falls as she purrs in my direction.

“Oh, it’s you. I was just about to rip someone’s head off for being such a dick.”

“Yeah, well being a dick is part of my personality.” I shrug and cross my arms over my chest, “Now what the fuck is going on? Where’s Jayne?”

“Straight to business, then?”

“You think I raced over here to shoot the breeze because that’s not what I’m here for at all.”