“He doesn’t want you to know, Dante.”
“Don’t give me that crap, Nav. Who issheand what issheto Danny?”
“It’s not what you think.”
“That’s just it!” Dante shouted. “I don’t know what to think because no one will tell me anything!”
Sitting up, I placed my feet on the floor and hung my head.
Fuck, what did Bane give me?
My head was still fuzzy, like I was walking around in a fog. I couldn’t think clearly, yet I felt rested.
“I’m telling you right now, Nav, if you know something, you better tell me because I’m at my breaking point with all these fucking secrets. I can’t take it anymore.”
I slowly made my way towards the kitchen, my head still throbbing. As I rounded the corner, I saw Dante pacing back and forth, his face flushed with anger. Nav stood across from him, his arms crossed, a look of determination on his face.
“I’m not keeping anything from you, Dante. I’m just trying to protect you,” Nav said, his voice steady, but I could hear the strain underneath. “You know I would never lie to you. But some things are better left unsaid.”
“Don’t treat me like a child, Nav. I have a right to know. Who is she and what does she have to do with all of this shit going on?” Dante demanded, his eyes flashing. “And why is Danny worried about her?”
Nav sighed, running a hand through his hair. “It’s a long story, and it’s not my place to tell. But I can assure you, it’s not what you think. Danny is just trying to help.”
“She is your sister,” I muttered, walking into the kitchen and sitting in a chair. There was so much I still needed to tell Dante. Information about his past, his parents, his sibling. “I’ve been protecting your sister.”
“Why?”
“Because Jane Craven is a sick, twisted sociopath. The woman is fucking crazy, Dante, and she’s determined to kill everyone who threatens her master plan.”
Shaking his head, Dante pulled out the chair next to me and sat. “Explain it to me because I don’t understand. I’m nothing but a product of the Trick Pony.”
I scoffed, shaking my head. “Dante, I promise to tell you what I can, but right now, I need to speak with Nav. Alone.”
“You have to tell me something, Danny. All these lies and secrets are eating away at you. I can see the burden you are carrying. I thought I was going to lose you last night. Bane had to sedate you. You’ve never lost control like that. It scared the shit out of me.”
“I know and I’m sorry,” I solemnly said. “Please, baby. Just give me a few minutes alone with Nav.”
Sighing, Dante got up and left the kitchen, saying nothing more.
Fuck, he is pissed at me again.
“It’s time, Sypher,” Nav spoke up the second Dante was out of hearing range. “They need to know what they’re facing. This vendetta isn’t going to go away. As long as they are walking around blind, they are in danger. They need to understand what’s at stake here. That bitch hit the Arkansas Chapter. I lost brothers, Sypher. It won’t be long before she figures she hit the wrong club.”
“Does King know?”
“Not yet. I haven’t told him. I’m monitoring the situation and information is fluid right now, but King’s already got enough shit on his plate. I didn’t want to say anything until you were back on your feet. I’m going to need your help.”
“Look, I know you’re worried, but we can’t involve everyone just yet. Not until I know more. Jane Craven is unpredictable, and I don’t know what her next move will be. Involving the Golden Skulls could put everyone at risk.” I rubbed my temples, the fuzziness in my head slowly clearing, but a nagging worry remained. “We need to be strategic about this. We go in half-cocked and we could get more brothers killed.”
“Well, you better figure it out fast, because the Biker Federation is gearing up for a war. Rumors have already spread.”
My head snapped to his. “What do you mean?”
“I mean, they know about the blood bond between Montana and Reaper. That’s caused a massive uproar. Some clubs have already sent out scouts to locate Emma.”
“Is she safe?”
“Yeah,” Nav groaned. “Logic got her out of Destiny fast. They’ve disappeared. Off the radar. I can’t track them and considering everything, I think that’s a good thing.”