Page 42 of Hell on Wheels

“Hey, Spook. I need to take a quick trip to the store. Is there a vehicle I can borrow?”

Or a motorcycle. I wouldn’t mind that kind of ride at all.

“Uh, hey. No one is supposed to leave. We’re on lockdown.”

I almost panicked until I realized Flint wasn’t a member of their club. “That doesn’t stop me. Maddog isn’t one of yours.”

Spook frowned. “It’s about keeping you safe, honey.”

“I appreciate that, but I need to pick up some personal items if you get what I mean. I need to have them for tonight. Flint won’t be happy if I wasn’t allowed to leave.”

“Well, shit. Okay. I’ll come with you. Just let me grab someone to stay at the gate.”

Dammit. I’d have to text Torin and let him know we had a slight change of plans. I didn’t want to ditch Spook and get him in trouble. “What should I take? One of those SUVs?” I pointed to the sleek black vehicles lined up along the far side of the massive lot. The front gate was still damaged, and I didn’t blame Spook for being extra careful.

“Yeah. Keys are inside the shop in the office. Hooks by the door.”

I rushed across the lot, slipping through one of the open bays. A couple of guys were working on motorcycles but didn’t look up as I entered. The keys were easy to find, each with a number that probably matched one of the SUVs. Heading back outside, I clicked the fob.

Sure enough, the third vehicle in the row flashed its lights and beeped, confirming the match as I glanced down at the number three painted on the back of the key fob.

“Ready to go?”

Spook’s voice caused me to jump as I was startled. “Yeah.”

“You wanna drive? Or I can.” He held out his hand.

“You know what? I’ll enjoy the ride. You go for it.”

Spook nodded as I handed over the keys.

Once inside the car, I powered my phone on, shooting a quick text to Torin. Hopefully, he didn’t lose his shit when he saw the message.

Chapter 11

“Your woman left, justlike you predicted,” Grim announced, clicking off the screen on his phone. “Spook texted. He’s with her. Didn’t let her go alone.”

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