Page 118 of Ethan's Sky

“The one written by the same police who managed tomisplaceall the drugs they confiscated from Chase and Spider’s house.”

“Shit.” Ghost curses.

“Your sister was an addict. Chase would get her high, then sell her body and time to the highest bidder. More than likely she was high enough she didn’t know what was being done to her, but the videos were passed around as a means of advertising.” Vincenzo says.

“Passed around to who? How did you find out about them?”

“None of that matters now. The entire operation was shut down the night Emily died, and Chase disappeared. Whoever the Devils were in business with shut down the operation as soon as your sister’s death was plastered all over the news.”

“Emily was a hooker?” The words taste vile coming out of my mouth. “And you all knew this? Skyler knew?” All four of my brothers nod their heads.

“Skyler didn’t want to tell you, because she was afraid, you’d feel guilty and quit pursuing your fighting career.” Ghost says. “She was stuck between keeping her best friend’s secrets or hurting the man she loved by killing his career and the hopes of their future. We made the choice for her.”

“If it’s any consolation, I don’t believe Emily knew the extent of what was happening around her. She was an addict who did whatever was asked of her for her next hit. Nor did she know there was money involved. We checked her bank accounts and had an officer on our payroll check your home for stashed cash. He found nothing to indicate she was getting paid.”

I scrape both hands through my hair, needing the hint of pain to keep me grounded. I want to break something. Punch someone. Do fucking something!

There’s one more question I need answered before I can move on from this. Before I can truly trust my brothers.

“And what about the baby? Did you know about the pregnancy?” All four of my brothers take turns looking to each other in confusion, then back to me all shaking their heads. Their curses and disbelief spoken under their breath.

“What baby?” Ghost finally looks me in the eyes, his confusion and concern both staring me in the face.

“Skyler was pregnant the night Chase attacked her. A few hours after she arrived in Mountain Heights, she miscarried. Eli and Cash took care of her. Skyler said she swore them to secrecy not wanting to add anymore guilt or stress to George or the club.” I take a deep breath and let it out. “She never told them who the father was. Guess she was worried I’d find out where she was if word got back here.”

“Jesus.” Gabe groans. “What the fuck else don’t we know?”

“Chase’s death isn’t why this arachnid is interested in Skyler. He knows Skyler had ties to the Kings. As such, he believes the Kings were behind the death and disappearance of his brother. He’s plotting his revenge on both Skyler and the MC.” Vincenzo brings the conversation back to the shitstorm at hand. “He meant to snatch Skyler and possibly your daughter as well, Mack, but things didn’t go as planned. He will try again. I’m certain he plans to use Skyler to draw the club out where he and his Devils will ambush you all.”

“Not going to fucking happen.” Gabe grits.

“He’s not getting his hands on Sky. The fucker’s living on borrowed time.” I mean every word too.

“I’m glad to hear you’re so protective of her. I was beginning to think I might have to have Matteo here put you in the ground, especially when I was told you wished the Devils would find her. As a matter of fact, you said several threatening and demeaning things to Miss Sinclair.”

All eyes cut to me. All looking ready to put a bullet in my ass.

Ah, shit.

“I was an asshole to her for longer than necessary, I admit that, but I didn’t have all the facts and she wasn’t helping by keeping shit to herself. She should’ve told me. Hell, my brothers should’ve fucking told me about all this shit!” I shout, throwing my hand out indicating the four men in this room who hold as much fault if not more for the way things have gone between Skyler and me. “Skyler and I have since talked some shit out. She’s mine. Always has been.”

“After Santiago told me what happened between you two at the Pearl, I assumed you had figured your shit out. But then I got the report of your outburst outside the bar, and I must tell you…” Vincenzo stands, buttons his jacket then comes to stand right in front of me. “I made a promise to her father to watch over her, protect her, from anyone who would seek to harm her. If I ever hear of you breaking that poor girl’s heart again, I’ll fucking gut you from neck to navel. Are we clear Mister Anderson?”

I don’t acknowledge the threat, but instead I tell him, “Consider this Scarlet’s resignation.”

Vincenzo smiles wide.

“One last thing, Vincenzo.” Gabe calls to his back.

Vincenzo spins to face Gabe.

“Howdidyou know we had a guest in our basement?”

Vincenzo shrugs. “I’ve had a man following Skyler since the day she arrived at my apartment as per my agreement with George.” He then turns back to me. “And Skyler called when you called Ethan away from his room. She told me she needed help leaving the premises while you were all busy with your prisoner in the basement.”

“The fuck do you mean? She left? How?” I’m fucking livid.

Gabe stands to his feet, coming around the side of his desk. Matteo jumps between Gabe and Vincenzo blocking Gabe’s path. Mack moves to keep Matteo from getting to Gabe.

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