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My spine stiffens as he says her name. That’s my girl. How the fuck does he know her?

“That’s my fucking daughter,” Porter says, clenching his fists.

Every Cali member turns to stare at Porter. “The fuck you talking about, Porter?” Hux asks.

He drops his head into his hands and stares at the table. “My ex took Mia when she was little and moved here with that prick Jim. I fucked up letting that happen, and now karma has finally come back to bite me in the fat ass because Finn is dating her.”

This time they all look at me. “You fucking serious?” Hux asks.

I nod and cross my arms. “I didn’t know the situation, but even if I did, it wouldn’t have stopped me. Whatever is going on with her parents, she has no idea. She’s naive to this life completely.”

Zane chuckles, but I ignore him, keeping my hard eyes on Hux. He has my respect as president of this chapter, but I’m not gonna let them talk shit about my girl. I don’t give a fuck how that makes me look. I just told her last night I wanted to make this work. That I wouldn’t let anyone hurt her, and I won’t. I don’t know what the hell I’m doing when it comes to relationships, but the need to defend her to this club, or anyone for that matter, is fucking strong. It’s something I need to get used to.

“You’re right. She has no idea the shit her stepdaddy is mixed up in. Neither does her mother,” Kadon says.

“How do you know this about them?” I ask.

“Jim has tried sniffing around here in the past, but we’ve got nothing for him. Twisted Souls’ business is legit, and our club business is well protected. He’s got deep connections with the feds, so I wouldn’t be surprised if he sent that dirty prick to Riley to get his foot in your door. But with Porter being Mia’s dad and Finn banging her, that changes everything,” Hux says, shaking his head.

Porter snaps his head to me, and I try not to grin. He’s so pissed about everything, but he’s looking at me like his daughter was a virgin, and I took it from her.

“So now what?” Brooks asks.

“Now you need to figure out what he knows. What could he have against you?” Hux asks.

Zane sighs, scrubbing his face. “Kingsley’s death. That’s what the feds are most pissed about. When he was killed, so was their deal. Don’t know how many feds had their hands in that pot, but I’m guessing it was more than the one that came at Riley.”

Hux lights a cigar, and the smoke floats around his head. “Who did the kill?”

It’s quiet, and Zane finally clears his throat. “Me.”

Fuck. He’s lying. Harper killed her father, but Zane will never allow her any more pain.

“Anyone know for sure? Was there a funeral? His club still together?” He tilts his head, looking at Zane. “His daughter know?”

He knows Zane is lying, and Brooks looks about ready to kill Zane for the lie. I don’t know what help any of this is doing. If this chapter knows anything, it’s how to fuck with our emotions.

“It was taken care of properly, like everything we do. None of that shit matters. Kingsley’s death is known because he’s gone. There’s no body for proof, but his drug trafficking is gone, so they know he is. Anything else is circumstantial,” Brooks growls.

“You know how this shit goes, Brooks. No such thing as circumstantial. They want evidence, they’ll make that shit appear,” Kadon says.

“So, we kill him, end the problem,” Riley suggests, grinning.

Hux chuckles, shaking his head. “If it was only that easy, brother. Wesley can dig around and talk to our contacts. See if there’s something helpful. But if you want to be rid of the demon, you’re gonna need to face him.”

I look around the table, confused. Hux just said don’t kill him but wouldn’t getting rid of the demon be killing him?

“Meaning?” Zane asks.

“Meaning, you need leverage. You need the fucking advantage.” Hux looks at Riley and nods. “He found your kryptonite. It’s time you found his.”

My eyes widen as I snap my head to Brooks. “No fucking way.”

Brooks doesn’t even glance my way. He keeps his focus on Hux. Zane gives me pity eyes, and I shake my head. Mia has nothing to do with any of this. Use her fucking mother. I’m not going to allow anyone to use Mia as bait. I don’t know shit about relationships or love, but I know how to protect someone. I just asked Mia last night to be patient with me as I try to figure this out. I sure as fuck won’t ask her to also put her life on the line.

“See what Wesley can dig up. I appreciate your help, and believe me, I wish we could stick around, but we need to get back to Vegas,” Brooks says.

“You need help, you fucking call,” Hux says, getting up to give Brooks a hug.

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