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Shaft nods. “Looks that way.”

I crack my knuckles, the weight of responsibility pressing down on me. “Find out who. Now.”

Shaft and Stunt exchange a look before nodding.

“On it,” Stunt says, already pulling out his phone.

I turn toward the stacks of containers, my jaw clenched.

Whoever stole from us just made the biggest mistake of their life.

CHAPTER 16

ALAINA

I siton the edge of Damian’s bed, my fingers twisting the edge of the sheet as I listen to the low hum of voices beyond the closed door. The clubhouse is still alive, even this early, the steady sounds of boots on wood, the occasional burst of laughter, and the ever-present rumble of motorcycles outside filling the space. But inside this room, it’s quiet—too quiet.

Damian left me with nothing but a lingering kiss and a promise that Riot would bring Kelly over soon. Now, I sit here wrapped in one of his shirts, waiting, my mind a mess of last night, this morning, and everything in between.

Falling for a biker.

The thought sends a chill down my spine, not because I don’t want it to be true—but because I do. The sound of footsteps approaching the door snaps me out of my thoughts, followed by two knocks and the door creaking open.

“Ally?” Riot’s deep voice comes through the gap before he fully steps inside, Kelly right behind him.

The second I see her, relief washes over me like a wave, my chest loosening in a way I didn’t even realize I needed.

“Kelly.” I practically launch myself at her, wrapping my arms around her as she hugs me just as tight.

“I got her here in one piece,” Riot says, amusement lacing his voice. “I’ll be right outside if you need anything.”

Kelly pulls back just enough to glance over her shoulder at him, her lips curling into a grin. “You mean if I try to make a run for it?”

He smirks. “Something like that.”

Before he closes the door, she calls out, “Thanks for the ride, Riot. Real nice view on the way over.”

I roll my eyes, stepping back as she plops onto the bed, looking way too pleased with herself.

“Kelly,” I say, already knowing where this is going.

“What?” She shrugs, then stretches her arms over her head. “You didn’t tell me he was hot.”

I blink. “That’s Damian’s brother.”

She raises an eyebrow. “And?”

I shake my head, but a small laugh escapes me. “And that’s a whole mess I don’t have the energy to untangle right now.”

Kelly just smirks, tucking her legs beneath her as she leans forward. “Forget me for a second. You—you look different. And you’re in a biker’s bed. Wanna talk about that?”

I let out a breath, sitting beside her. “I think I’ve fallen for him.”

The words are out before I can stop them. Kelly blinks, processing, before a slow, knowing smile spreads across her lips.

“Oh, babe. You’re screwed.”

I groan, flopping back against the pillows. “I know.”

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