Page 71 of Cup of Lies

Never.

“That’s everything I know,” Eva says grimly. “I’m sorry I can’t help more. Where’s Vivienne?”

As soon as they got here, the bikers separated them. I went with Eva, not leaving her side for even a second. After our tearful reunion, Koyn wasted no time interrogating her.

Koyn grimaces at the mention of Vivienne. He knows everything about her now. “We thought it was best Romy and Kaitlyn were separated from their abuser. She’ll be staying with Copper and Stormy.”

Eva frowns. “I hate what she’s done, but I don’t want anything bad to happen to her. Will she be okay there?”

Koyn must sense that Eva is too kind for her own good. He nods and doesn’t say much more. From what I’ve learned about these bikers, though, they hate people like Vivienne. In fact, their entire existence revolves around destroying people like her both financially and physically.

It’s been two days since Theo showed up. Eva and Vivienne came this way soon after I called Eva. I’m antsy to start implementing some of our plans. Koyn is patient. I’ll give him that. Me and Caius just want vengeance.

“Come on,” I tell Eva, taking her hand. “Let’s go find Kaitlyn by the pool.”

We leave the men to continue their discussion. Theo, despite clearly being their prisoner, has been given an actual room to stay in and stays for their meetings. I haven’t seen them handcuff him anymore. I’m hopeful that they don’t let their guard down too much with him. He’s not trustworthy.

“This house is nice,” Eva says, marveling at the home as we pass through the living room. “When you’d said you were with bikers, I’ll admit, I had a different idea of what sort of accommodations you had. This was not at all what I was expecting.”

“That makes two of us,” I say with a laugh.

Kaitlyn’s squeals can be heard even before we make it outside. Koyn’s wife, Hadley, is sitting in the shade. Her baby is sleeping on her chest and she has a water gun pointed at Kaitlyn, spraying her as she swims. Wherever me and Caius end up, we better have a pool. I’ve never seen this girl so happy.

“Kait, honey,” I say as we walk out. “Do you remember my mom, Eva?”

They met before Stem Lock, at their home in New York, so I’m not sure she will.

“Are you my grandma?” Kaitlyn asks, scrunching her nose in a cute way.

Eva shoots me a questioning look. I nod in approval.

“Yes, sweetie,” Eva says, kneeling by the edge of the pool. “Are you having fun?”

While Eva chatters with Kaitlyn, I sit down beside Hadley. “How’s she been?”

Hadley chuckles. “Full of energy. She’s adorable. I can’t wait until this one is that age.”

I smile at her baby and ache to hold my own. “Thank you. I’m just happy she isn’t being adversely affected by what all she’s seen.”

“Trauma, trauma everywhere,” Hadley mutters under her breath. “My husband told me what she witnessed. Playing in the pool is a good distraction from that.”

I watch as Eva pulls off her sandals and puts her legs in the water. Kaitlyn, with her floaties on her arms, paddles back andforth in front of her new grandma, babbling about anything and everything.

“They’re making a plan,” I tell Hadley. “It’s going to bring a lot of bad people down.”

“Good.”

“I’m going to help.” I meet her curious gaze. “Can Eva and Kaitlyn stay here where it’s safe? Will you look after them?”

She nods without hesitation. “Of course. The guys aren’t going to let anything happen to any of us girls.” Her head cocks to the side. “I’m surprised they allowed you to go.”

I snort out a laugh that makes her sleeping baby briefly jump. “I didn’t ask for permission. They don’t own me. I’ll do what I want.”

Her grin is pretty and slightly wicked. “Love it. Can’t wait to hear them try to tell you you’re not going.” Her smile falls and she points to my belly. “Sure that’s a good idea? Pregnancy is hard enough without a little vigilante justice involved.”

I rub my stomach where my little girl’s foot is jabbing me. “Caius will protect me.”

“He’s cute. I heard about your story with him. Sounds a little fucked up if you ask me.”

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