Chapter 29
"I'm going with you." Annie bounced on her toes, ready to run.
Hunter shook his head, already reaching for his helmet. "No."
She stepped closer, her eyes blazing and pointing at her mouth. "If she's...Jason. She'll... to me. You can't... She won't..."
Hunter clenched his jaw without taking his gaze off Annie's mouth, but the more scared she became, the harder it was for him to read her lips.
Because he couldn't hear her tone, hear the panic, hear the urgency, all he could see was the way the tears refused to fall, and she kept looking around as if Leigh was going to walk into the clubhouse at any moment.
"You'll stay here." He didn't want her anywhere near Jason.
"Hunter." She grabbed his vest and got in his face. "She's my sister."
They went back and forth, neither one of them was willing to bend. The more he argued, the less he understood where the conversation was going. Finally, Hunter exhaled hard, the fight draining from him.
He hooked her neck, bringing her closer. "You'll stay with me the whole time."
She nodded insistently.
He kissed her hard, then handed her a helmet. They needed to get out of here and find Leigh before she got to Jason. He hoped the fact that she left on foot, slipping out of the gate, before anyone could catch her, meant he'd arrive at Jason's house before her.
Annie could help. Leigh feared everyone, including him. But she trusted her sister and listened to her.
He held Annie's hand, leading her outside. Her relief at being included was immediate, though her eyes stayed fierce. She climbed onto the back of the bike, arms wrapped tight around his waist.
He set her feet on the pegs and brought her hands around his waist, clasping them. With her behind him, he couldn't see her. If she yelled, he wouldn't hear her. It was risky taking her with him. He didn't have time to teach her how to ride or how to get his attention while riding.
Hunter motioned Baddy over to him. "Ride with us," said Hunter. "Bring back Leigh."
Baddy nodded and swung onto his own bike. They'd reach their destination quicker on the Harleys. But with Annie by his side, he needed someone who could bring Leigh back. Annie's sister had stayed with Baddy before and trusted him.
Hunter's mind raced as the engines roared to life. He knew Jason's schedule. He'd noted all the coming and going, every habit, and his personality. Right now, Jason would be home.
Leigh was walking straight into hell for some God damn reason he couldn't understand.
Hunter exchanged a look with Baddy, his hand patting the vest over his chest, fingers brushing the pistol tucked inside.
Baddy caught the gesture and nodded once, his own hand resting near his weapon. Armed and ready.
But Hunter knew the truth. There was a chance he wouldn't be coming back if they made it to Leigh.
It was the middle of the day. The neighbors on the street were living their lives. There would be eyes everywhere. If he couldn't catch up to Leigh before she reached Jason, there was a high chance that he was going to get arrested.
Hunter tightened his grip on the handlebars. The weight of Annie pressed against his back.
They were riding into danger.
And Hunter had to make sure they all came back out.