Page 48 of You're My Person - For Always

She broke away from him as the cabin came into sight. He followed at a slower pace, knowing she needed support from her sister more than anything.

Phil walked out of the cabin, almost running into Kingsley. "Sorry-sorry."

He clapped the man on the shoulder. "How's it going, Phil?"

"Right as rain." Phil brushed his hands together. "Business is good."

"Thank fuck for that, huh?" Kingsley pointed toward the cabin. "Kenna and River received some news they've been waiting for. Do you think you can spare River for an hour?"

"No problem." Phil backed up. "I'll let her know she's off the clock."

He dipped his chin in thanks. Several minutes later, both girls came out of the cabin. From the paleness on River's face, Kenna had time to tell her what was going on.

"Are you okay?" he asked.

She nodded. "Is Zane coming, too?"

River's gaze flooded with tears. There was nothing he could do. She wanted Zane.

"I'll get him for you." He stepped into the doorway of the cabin. "Hey, Phil. Ring Zane. He's outside the bar. Tell him to get over here."

"Will do."

He returned to the girls. Neither one talked.

River chewed her thumbnail. Kenna hugged her middle. While her sister dashed tears off her cheek, Kenna never cried, but the pain and fear she experienced was etched into her furrowed brows.

That hurt him more than if she fell apart.

Chapter Twenty Two

Kingsley

—Nine years ago—

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Kenna pressed her back against the brick wall. "Who are you?"

"My name's Kingsley."

"You're not a king."

He looked down at this black leather vest, his beard, and the tattoos on his arms. She was right. "I'm a member of Gem Haven Motorcycle Club."

Kenna balled her fists. "Why are you following me?"

"So you do remember seeing me before."

She clamped her lips together. He'd witnessed the day the state took River away from Kenna.

He lit a cigarette and stayed by the curb where he'd parked his Harley. "It took me a while to find you."

It cost him two dates with the woman who worked in the state office to convince her to give him the address of where they'd taken Kenna. Plus, another thousand dollars to keep her quiet.

"My brother, Zane, and I are going to watch over you and your sister to make sure you're safe and protected."

"Why?"

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