Chapter 36
“Iknow you're busy, but I need to talk to you about something.” I find Wrath in Raze’s office, going over the same paperwork I already have, and looking stressed as hell.
“What’s on your mind, Vike?” He looks up at me.
“Did you know Greaser is runnin’ a chop shop outta the garage?” I ask.
“Are you fuckin’ kiddin’ me?” Wrath suddenly looks furious.
“Apparently so. Callum Monkhouse told me yesterday at the funeral. He’d already spoken to Raze about it, the night he disappeared.” I fold my arms over my chest and wait for Wrath to switch on to what I’m thinking.
“Wait, how does Callum Monkhouse know all this?” Now our new Ppez is looking confused.
“He found out by chance. Some kid he was representing for stealing cars ratted Greaser out; luckily, just to him and not the cops. But don’t you find it suspicious that Raze found all this out on the night he was murdered?
“He was lookin’ for him.” Wrath stands up. “I remember him coming outta this office and asking me where Greaser was.”
“And I was sure he’d been with Alicia all night; you know how he never used to let her outta his sight…But I spoke to her, and she told me he stayed at the garage.”
“Shit.” Wrath shakes his head. “You really think Greaser’s capable of killing his own fuckin’ prez?”
“I think that slippery cunt is capable of anything.” It scares the fuck outta me to think how I let him get so close to Alicia.
“Vike, that’s a serious accusation you're making. You and Greaser have had your grievances and—”
“You said yourself, Raze was looking for him that night. Did he find him? If he did, why didn’t Greaser say anything to us?” I point out.
“We need to speak to him; ask him all this to his face.” Wrath pulls out his cell. “I gotta take Eden to her appointment, but as soon as we're done, we’re havin’ a meeting, and we’re asking Greaser outright what the fuck’s been going on at the garage.”
I’m alone in the clubhouse when Alicia steps inside through the backdoor, carrying Mia in her carseat with a big smile on her face.
“You should have called me to carry her up the stairs for you.” I make my way over to take the carseat from her hand, then place it on one of the tables so I can slide my arms around my girl. “You look happy.”
“I am happy. Me and Peyton just had a really good conversation. She was sad to start with, but when I told her some of the things we’ve been dealing with from Iris, she actually laughed.”
“I had no doubt you’d be able to cheer her up,” I tell her.
“She’s on the phone with child services right now, arranging a visit with Leo,” she explains proudly.
“That’ll be good for her.” I’m pleased to hear Peyton is doing something positive.
“You ready to go home?” Alicia asks, looking shattered.
“I’ll drive ya both there, but I'll have to come back. Wrath’s called a meeting after he’s done with Eden’s appointment.
“You don’t have to drive us home, you just stay here. Your bike’s still in the yard from where you left it here last night,” she reminds me.
“I don’t like you being on your own, not with that kill–”
“Vike, I love that you care so much about us, but I’m literally driving from here to home. We’ll be fine,” she assures me, rolling her eyes
“I ju–”
“You can’t be there to protect us twenty-four/seven. I’ll go straight home, and I always keep the door locked these days.” The smile she makes is a little seductive. “Don’t want Iris to catch you naked again, do we?” Stretching up on her toes, she kisses me.
“Well, at least let me carry her out to the car.” I wrap my arm around Alicia’s shoulder and lift baby Mia’s carseat from the table so I can strap her in and send them safely on their way home.