Page 83 of Too Hot

“I get that,” she broke off as a truck pulled up. Two men got out. She knew them; they were from the club.

“Rafe, Brianna,” one said.

“Zeke, Gabriel, what can we do for you?” Rafe asked.

Yes, those were their names.

“I was hoping,” Gabriel said, “that Brianna can put us in touch with whomever we need to so we can discuss fixing the school.”

“Fixing the school?” Briana asked unsure what Gabriel was talking about.

“I’m Riggs Construction, and Gabriel is my architect. We want to donate our time and materials to getting the school fixed up and the kids back where they belong.”

Brianna was unable to stop the tears filling her eyes. So much generosity. The Wicked Sanctuary family was gathering around her and putting the kids first. She never expected this.

“We’re also getting lots of help,” Gabriel added.

“Like what?” Brianna could fathom this.

“Dani is going to do landscaping for the school, and I believe Sierra and few of the others told you about the supplies,” Zeke said.

“Yes, they left a little bit ago.” Brianna took Rafe’s hand in hers.

“Great. Lara is going to provide food for any parties you need. Most of the guys will be muscle to help moving anything,” Gabriel said.

“So many.”

“Welcome to the Wicked Sanctuary family,” Rafe said, grinning.

Epilogue

Rafe wrapped his arms around Brianna as they stood in the club three months later. Things had moved rather quickly since the fire at the school. Once permission was granted, the old school was torn down and the new one built.

Zeke, Gabriel, and their construction team had the new school built in no time. It helped that Zeke’s fiancée, Allyson, worked at the city planning and urban development office. She was able to get the permits and inspections done in record time.

The Wicked Sanctuary family had stepped up to the plate, from rebuilding the school to getting supplies the teachers needed, helping the teachers set up in their temporary space, and then decorating their new classrooms.

The principal was so overwhelmed with it all. She thanked everyone personally when they had a small party at the school for the teachers. An unknown in the plans was that a bigger place for the students to eat and more playground equipment had been added.

“I’ve been meaning to ask about the kid you caught running away from the school.” They’d talked about it, but she’d gotten caught up with her students and now moving back into the new school.

“I forgot to tell you about the call I got today. You know that I was able to connect him to several other fires.”

“Yes.”

“Apparently, today, he confessed that he’d set them all. He’s over eighteen, so he’ll be tried as an adult.”

“But why the school?” She never understood that.

“His little brother goes there and was bullied by a couple of other kids. He admitted the other places were trial runs.”

Brianna frowned. “We don’t tolerate bullying in any way, shape, or form.”

“It was only once. It wasn’t until the big brother confronted his little brother, that the kid broke down and told the big brother what happened.”

“Goodness.”

“Yeah.” Rafe leaned over and kissed her temple. “He’s got a long road ahead of him, but his parents have already told the court they’ll do whatever is needed to help both sons.”

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