Page 11 of Cain
Chapter Five
Cain
Sitting outside the daycare waiting for Emma to get off is something I thought would get old quick. It’s been a week since I started and I can’t get enough. I love seeing her with the kids, though. The way they make her smile, you can tell she genuinely cares about them. I park my bike so I have a view of the fenced-in backyard and when the blinds are open I can see in the classroom. Every once in a while I catch her glancing to see if I’m still here. The way she smiles when she sees me does something to me I’ve never experienced before.
Anytime I’ve had to leave for club stuff I’ve called one of the prospects in. Usually it’s Evan because I know he’s got his shit straight. He’s been with us for about six months, so I know he will probably get his patch soon. While he’s still a prospect he is definitely my go-to. I’ve been having him bring my truck here in the afternoons so I can drive home with Emma and Amy.
The truck pulls up and I look down at my watch. I see it’s almost time for her to get out. “Thanks, Evan, you’re the only prospect I’d trust to drive my bike.”
He gives me a nod before getting on and pulling away. I lean against the truck as I watch people come in and out of the door. Emma comes into view, stopping at the front desk. The girl behind her hands her something and her face freezes, looking as if she’s just seen a ghost. I take a few steps forward then she looks at me and I run toward her.
Pulling on the door, I realize it’s locked. Emma looks at me, but it’s like she can’t move.
“Cain!” Amy says as she pushes on the door, letting me in. I scoop her up in one arm and grab Emma’s hand with the other. I know I need to get her out of here and to somewhere safe. She gets in the truck as I help Amy get buckled. I run around to my side and get in, looking over at her.
Her hand is clutching the note so hard that her knuckles are white. She is staring in front of her as if she looks anywhere else she’ll break down. I decide I need to let her be until I can get her safe and figure out what the hell that thing says.
I pull out of the lot and speed down the road.
“Cain, are you lost? This isn’t how we go home,” Amy asks from the backseat.
“We aren’t going home right now. We are heading to the club.”
Amy gasps. “Yay!”
Emma doesn’t react at all. When I pull up to the gate Jay immediately pulls the gate open. Jumping out of the car, I go to Amy and help her out. “I know Casey is here. Want to go find her?”
She nods and jumps out of my arms, running into the club.
I open Emma’s door and she is still in the same position. She must be in shock. I wonder if it’s been this bad every time. “I need you to either get out of the truck or I’ll carry you. I don’t want to pick you up if you don’t want to be touched.”
She doesn’t respond to me but moves to get out of the truck. I want to help her, but I don’t know what’s going through her head right now. When she starts walking toward the club, I know I’ll need to bring her somewhere we can talk. I take out my phone and press Logan’s name.
He answers on the first ring. “Yea?”
“You in the office? I just got here and we have a problem.”
“Yea, come in.”
I hang up the phone and catch up to Emma.
“Can I take your hand?”
She doesn’t answer, but does give me a small nod.
Walking through the main room, I see Ana hanging out. “Hey, Amy just ran in and she’s playing with Casey. Keep an eye?”
She nods and glances over at Emma with a concerned look. I keep walking with her until we get to Logan’s office. The door is open and when we walk in he’s sitting behind his desk. I lead Emma to the black leather couch.
“Give me the note.”
She sits down and hands it to me. I walk over to Logan as I’m unfolding the crumpled up piece of paper.
You knew this would be coming
You know you’re mine
I don’t know why he’s watching you
