Page 2 of Worth It All

“That’s why we’re all here to discuss our options. I need to ensure everyone is safe.”

“Do you have a lead on his whereabouts?” Davina questions.

“No. But he is aware that we know his identity now and it’s only a matter of time before he attacks again.”

And there’s no telling what kind of damage and devastation he’ll inflict next time. It’s me he wants. Me. He blames me for his death.

I look around at the people in this room. They’re my family. My brothers. They’re loyal. Collin doesn’t know the meaning of the word.

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Davina

Once the meeting is over, I wait my turn to talk to Mason. Everyone has questions. Everyone is concerned. We should be. We’ve seen what he’s capable of already.

There was a time I thought I truly knew Collin. I spent all of my time with the Mason boys. Mason, who’s never gone by his first name, was always the voice of reason. The one who kept us in line and out of trouble as much as he could. Collin, on the other hand, was the mischievous one. He wasn’t afraid of anything and he wanted the world to know it. They were complete opposites, rarely having anything in common…except me.

Maybe part of me fell a little in love with them both. I loved how safe Mason has always made me feel. How no matter what, I’ve been protected just because he was there. Then there was Collin. He was fun and exciting and it was easy to get swept up in that. I crossed the line with him. Gave him my virginity. The next day, he was gone. No goodbye. Nothing.

When Mason told me he left town, I kept that secret to myself. My heart was broken. All these years I could neverconvince myself he was dead. I thought he was off living this great life while I was struggling as a single mom and dodging questions about who the father of my child was. A child he never even met.

Skylar once asked me if he was Mason’s son. I told her no, which isn’t a lie. But she isn’t the first who’s mentioned how much Charlie favors him. She’s just got the wrong Mason.

“You good?” Bishop asks.

“Um, yeah. Just want to talk to Mason before I settle in.”

Despite the impending threat, the club voted only for a partial lockdown. Everyone will still do their day-to-day jobs and handle their normal responsibilities. Curfew is at midnight. No exceptions.

“You staying here tonight?”

“Yeah. Don’t want to get Charlie out again.”

Bishop gives me a quick hug. “Go ahead. I’ll send him your way when he’s done.”

I nod, yawning as I head back to the room where Charlie’s sleeping. After Collin attacked our old clubhouse, we rebuilt and made accommodations for everyone. This place is like a fortress. I suppose Mason knew a lockdown was eventually coming. I check on Charlie, who’s still sound asleep on the single and go lay down on the queen bed across the room.

Collin Mason. The Harvester. The father of my son.

What are you planning?

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Mason

Iwait until everyone else is settled in before making my way to the room where Davina and Charlie are staying. I knock lightly on the door before easing it open.

Charlie is sound asleep and for a moment, I think Davina is asleep. Then, she quietly asks if I’m okay. This is why she’s my best friend. She understands that I have to hold it together for the club. She also understands that my brother being back is a huge fucking deal.

Pulling the covers back, I climb in behind her and wrap my arms around her waist. She fits perfectly against me. Then again, she always has.

“I never thought I would see Collin again,” she whispers. “I thought…I thought he was never coming back.”

I thought the same thing. Especially after what happened. I’ve never spoken about that night. Collin was gone and he wasn’t coming back. People could believe whatever they wanted. I wanted him to be dead.

“Mason, there’s something I should tell you.”

Davina rolls over to face me. Even though the lights are out, I can see the emotion on her face as she reaches up to touch my cheek.

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