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no argument. It s generally only the youngest that do, though. Those who don t realise how hard it is to find a new pack. So there are others? Some smaller ones in the area, yeah. None that I d want to be involved with, though. Conor nodded. So what s your plan? Ethan scratched the scar on his neck. First I want to see what Craig has to say. If I can end it without bloodshed, I will, but it s unlikely at this point. It s really up to him. I ll try and talk him down, but if he challenges me, I have to accept. Why? He raised an eyebrow. You mean apart from the fact that I m pretty sure he s behind the attacks on Avani and me? It s a question of honour. If he challenges me and I decline, I m showing myself as weak. It might end things for the time being, but it would certainly lead to other challenges in the future. And you can t just kick this Craig guy out of the pack? Not without evidence. But you re the leader! Conor shook his head. I don t I have to follow the same rules as every other member. If I start making rules up, they won t respect me. 102 JC Holly Conor shook his head again, but didn t push the matter. The notion of defending honour made sense to him, as did the need for evidence, but it pissed him off that it was happening to Ethan. The man had feelings for him, and he more than shared them. And this Craig guy could jeopardise everything, just for a little power. * * * * Like with the apartment, Ethan made Conor stop short of their destination, then scouted ahead to the truck. No new scents were in the air, and there were no fresh tracks, so Ethan headed back to Conor, and they drove back to the truck together. Hell of a vehicle you got there, Conor said with a smirk as he pulled the spares from his back seats. She s my girl, Ethan said, patting the side of the truck. Had her for decades, and she s never given me a problem. Until now. This was hardly her fault. True. Conor rolled two wheels toward Ethan, then grabbed the others. So you think Craig did this? Ethan rolled the jack under the back of the truck and began cinching the rear left side of the truck up. Thankfully it looked like the damage was limited to just the tyres. Yup. The only recent scents are mine, Avani s and Craig s. Both of them from run-ins in the bar car park. And you don t suspect Avani? I d trust her with my life. Besides, her leg was hurt. I doubt she d have been able to run out here and back at the time. The wheels went on without too much difficulty, and Ethan threw the slashed ones in the back, then covered them with a tarp. The truck started on the first time, as he expected, and he patted the dash gently before jumping out. Conor was waiting by his car. So, all ready? Pack Rules 103 Pretty much. Sure you shouldn t take a weapon or something? Ethan smirked. Humans. No, no weapons. If I can t beat him with teeth and claws, I don t deserve to win. Conor crossed his arms. And what if Craig is less honourable? He won t have a weapon. Now come here. Conor stepped up to Ethan, and Ethan pulled him close and kissed him on the lips, pausing to savour the taste of him. Remember what I said? Conor nodded. Go get Tommy, head to a friend s place, wait for a call. That s right. Ethan kissed him again. Then I ll come get you, we ll go back to your place, and I ll fuck you till you re sore. Conor laughed and punched Ethan on the arm. So about five minutes with that cock of yours. Ethan smiled. Everything will be fine, okay? Okay. Ethan watched Conor climb back into his car and drive away before jumping into his truck and turning her around. Everything felt just fine, but he tested the brakes a few times before hitting the roads. As he drove to the meeting place, he flipped on the radio for some distraction. Some old rock band that he couldn t remember the name of was playing. It d do. He was in no mood for a fight, so he needed all the help he could get. Not that he d have any difficulty getting angry once he saw Craig again. 104 JC Holly Chapter Twelve The mill hadn t seen this many people since the last time it was open. Or the last pack meeting, anyway. Ethan pulled his truck up to an empty spot right next to the front door. Craig wasn t there to see his arrival, unfortunately, but his car was nearby, along with the cars of every other pack member. He climbed out of his truck and jumped to the ground and was about to head inside when he spotted Avani s car pulling in the car park. He waited for her to park and headed over. She got out and closed her car door. She had a slim folder under her arm. How are you doing? he asked. I m good. Pretty much healed up. You? Ethan held the collar of his shirt to one side so Avani could see. Fine. Good to go. I m glad. She tapped the folder under her arm. Got what you wanted. You were right, it seems. Ethan grinned for the first time since Conor had left. I don t know if it ll help me knock this crap down before it escalates, but it can t hurt. What can t hurt? They both turned at the voice to find Craig stood behind them. A knife to the dick, since I ain t got one, Avani said with a smirk. How about you? Wouldn t you like to know. Smarmy bastard. Ethan realised his fists were clenched, and he forced himself to relax. Craig. [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ] |