Page 88 of Boulder's Weight

The revelation about her father selling her half-sister is something she deserves to know... but not now, not when she's already dealing with so much.

But, does she know?

First, I need to tell Amara about Benji asking questions about the club.

That turns this from a personal vendetta into club business.

I find Amara in her office, going over maps with Python and Razor. "I want our people looking here. He knows we’re looking for him, and he can’t hide forever."

They look up as I enter, immediately noting my expression and stopping their conversation.

"What happened?" Amara asks.

I relay what Craig told me about Benji investigating the club, leaving out the personal details about the Warlow family's fucked-up past.

"This changes things," Razor says, looking at Amara. "If he's actively gathering intel on us, it's not just about finding his sister anymore."

Amara's expression is grim. "I got a call from Dante earlier. One of his men reported being approached by someone matching Benji Warlow's description, asking about our business arrangements and territory."

"Fuck," Python mutters. "Last thing we need is another enemy while we're dealing with Andrés."

"It's not a coincidence," I say, the pieces falling into place. "Andrés escalating now, Benji showing up and asking questions. Someone's stirring the pot."

"Sally," Zorro says from the doorway, where he's been listening silently. "Has to be. This fits her MO—finding local problems and making them worse, turning them against us."

Amara considers this. "Could be. But regardless of who's behind it, the Warlow situation is now officially club business."

The words send a chill down my spine.

Club business means club solutions, which are often bloody and permanent.

I try to keep my voice neutral. "What does that mean for Kelsey?"

"Nothing changes with her protection," Amara assures me. "But we need to deal with her brother more definitively."

"I need to talk to her first," I say. "Craig gave me information she needs to hear."

Amara studies me for a moment, then nods. "Do it. Then get back here. We need to prepare for whatever's coming."

I find Kelsey in our room, pacing anxiously.

She freezes when she sees me, her eyes searching my face for clues.

"You saw Craig?" she asks immediately.

I nod, closing the door behind me. "He came to warn you."

Relief washes over her face. "I thought he might be. He's not like Benji. What did he say?"

I sit on the edge of the bed, weighing my words carefully. "He says your father is dying. Cancer. Three months at most."

She sinks down beside me, her face unreadable. "And that's why Benji's pushing so hard to find me now."

"Wants you to 'pay' before the old man dies," I confirm. "Craig says you should disappear deeper. New name, new look, somewhere none of them would think to look."

A bitter laugh escapes her. "Always running. That's what he wants for me."

"He also said to tell you 'Sam says hey,'" I add, watching her reaction.

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