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The words had barely left my mouth when Dad pulled back through the gate. The front end of his SUV was crumpled all to hell, and the grill was all but shattered. But it was still rolling strong as he drove around back and parked. Concerned, Londyn leaned to the side for a better look. “Are they okay?”

“They’re fine.”

I knew it was only a matter of time before Dad got out of the truck with the driver, so I opened the back door and quickly pulled Dalton out of his car seat. “Come on, buddy. I’ll show you the clubhouse.”

“It looks sca-ree.”

“Maybe out here, but inside is super cool.” I started for the door as I told him, “You’ll see.”

As I’d hoped, Londyn followed close behind. I led them down the hall and showed them my room before taking them down to the family room. It wasn’t as private, but with the large flatscreen and pool tables, there were things to help keep them both distracted for a bit. The second Dalton spotted the pool table, he muttered, “Yes!”

Without waiting for permission, he bolted over to one of the tables and started pulling out the different balls. I smiled as I told her, “I think he will be entertained for a bit.”

“Yeah, I’m sure he will.” She crossed her arms as she asked, “So, what’s gonna happen with the guy?”

“That’s not for you to worry about.” I placed my hand on her shoulders as I told her, “It’s gonna take some time to get used to being back in this world, Londyn. It’s not easy. You just gotta remember, there’s nothing we won’t do to protect the ones we love.”

“I remember.”

“I need to go check in with the others. Are you two going to be good for a bit?”

She looked over to Dalton and smiled when she saw him running after one of the balls. “Yeah, I think we’ll be just fine.”

“Good.” I leaned down and gave her a quick kiss. “I’ll be back when I can.”

“Okay. Take your time.”

I hated to leave them, especially under the circumstances, but I needed to find out who had tried to run them off the road and why. I hesitated for a moment longer, then turned and headed out to find the others. I’d barely started down the hall when I heard my father ask, “How long have you known?”

I didn’t want to have this conversation now, especially with Londyn and Dalton so close, but I could tell by the look in his eye that he wasn’t going to be put off again. Damn. I inhaled a deep breath before saying, “Let me explain...”

CHAPTER22

Londyn

There was a time when I loved being at the Fury clubhouse.

The guys were great. I loved hanging out with them, listening to the teasing and the crazy stories. They always made me feel like I was a part of their rowdy clan, and I adored them for it. I felt safe there like it was a second home, but a lot had happened since those days.

Now, I felt like an intruder who had no business being in their clubhouse, much less their family room. I thought my imagination was screwing with me until I heard Cotton shouting in the hallway, “Answer the damn question, Malcomb!”

Out of pure curiosity, I stepped over to the doorway and listened as he answered, “A few days. Maybe a week.”

“And you didn’t think to mention anything to me or your mother?”

“Of course, I thought about it! I was going to tell you, but I just found out about him. I wanted a chance for him to get to know me before I unloaded the whole family on him.”

“It’s always been about you and what you want.”

“It’s what Londyn wanted, too.”

“So, this is Londyn’s kid?”

“He’sour kid.”

Dalton glanced over at me when Cotton shouted, “And she’s kept him from us for five years!”

“It’s not like that.”

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