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was pure confusion. I looked back up to her, trying to figure out what the hell was going on. “What does this mean?”

    “It means Gage is bluffing. It means that Branchers don’t want to fight until they know you’re safe. Basically, they think we kidnapped you.”

    The confusion was replaced with anger. It burned hot and white inside me. “Well, haven’t you? Jesus, you made it seem like I was on vacation, but I’m trapped here, aren’t I? Aren’t I?”

    Faith put her hands on my shoulder, but I shoved them off. She tried to get me to listen. “Julie, you’ve got to calm down. We’re not keeping you prisoner here. You wanna take my keys and head back up to Davis? Be my guest.”

    Faith stood up and motioned toward the door. “You think we’re keeping you here? That would be understandable if not for everything we’ve done for you. We’ve taken you away from danger, and we’ve promised you safety. You’re the daughter of a rival club president, and we took you in as one of our own. Do you think we do that with every girl comes in off the street?”

    My heart rattled inside my chest. There was no controlling my pulse. I knew Faith was telling me the truth, but my mind didn’t want to accept it. Even if my father was a bad man, I didn’t think his poison had infected my brother. I didn’t think my brother would stoop to such levels for the club. My father had always told him that blood family came first. Of course, he’d told me the same thing and then tried to trade me for weapons. I thought Gage was better than that.

    Raven stepped in front of the bed but stopped short of blocking the door. “Julie, I can promise you we’re only here to help you. I know this is confusing and scary. Believe me, I put on a brave face, but I’m terrified that my baby is going to grow up without a father. I’m scared to death that he won’t even make it back to kiss my stomach one last time. I’m sorry if we gave you the impression that we aren’t as scared as you. Faith has almost lost Bear more times than she can count. I watched Gunner’s brother die defending those that he loved. Don’t think you’re alone. That’s exactly why we’re here.”

      Both women stood, watching me. I took in their words, trying to force my mind to understand them. It wasn’t just a choice between love and family anymore. It was a choice between families .

    I saw my phone sitting on the nightstand. It was flashing, letting me know I had another text. After recognizing my thumbprint, the screen came to life. I had two texts from Romero.

    Romero: Things all quiet up here. Love you and hope you are safe.

    Romero: We think they are trying to flush you out. Julie, don’t reply to family.

    I looked to Raven. “You’re really sure?”

    She nodded. “My source is pretty damn reliable. Think about it. Is this something your father might pull?”

    James “Captain” Capriani was a fan of smoke and mirrors. He loved toying with his enemies any way that he could. Even when he knew he could attack and win outright, sometimes he toyed with them, letting the pressure build. It sounded exactly like something he’d do. I sunk back down into the bed. Before applying to Raven, I banged out one to Romero.

    Julie: All well in Bakersfield. Please come back to me when this is all over. Love you.

    Faith and Raven watched me. I hung my head. “I’m sorry. I freaked out, and I shouldn’t have done that. I’m usually strong, but that text got the better of me.”

    Faith moved away from the door and sat beside me. “Honey, you don’t have nothing to apologize for. This is a little beyond your everyday stress, so I think anyone would be entitled to have a little freak out. We really are here for you.”

    It took them talking me down, but I felt a little more calm. “What do we do then?”

    Raven shook her head. “Nothing at the moment. The D.B.s are probably rallying their troops from around the area. Same thing we did.”

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