Page 92 of Property of Bones

***Bones***

“It’s been an hour,” Tank grunts, arms crossed tight. “They should be coming out soon.”

I glance toward the doors but say nothing.

He shifts in his chair, tension rolling off him like heat from pavement.

“You know,” I mutter, “as much as Sunny shouldn’t be sticking her nose in your relationship with Abby… she’s not wrong.”

Tank groans. “Fuck, man. Not you too. She’s Spike’s sister. A club Princess.”

“So?” I raise a brow. “Did Spike give his blessing, or not?”

“It’s not that simple,” he mutters, scrubbing a hand down his face. “Abby went through hell when Los Fantasmas took her. Shit she won’t even talk about. Not to Riley. Not to Spike. Not even to her therapist half the time. She’s fragile, Bones. One wrong move, and I push her straight off the edge.”

I study him for a second, then shrug. “Maybe a little push is what sheneeds. She’s not made of glass, Tank. She’s still standing, isn’t she?”

His jaw tightens.

“She’s ready for you,” I add. “Has been. You’re the one holding back.”

“Just drop it, man.”

I drop it.

For now.

Tank’s got his reasons. Doesn’t mean they’re good ones. And if he feels evenhalfof what I feel for Sunny, then he’s stronger than I’ll ever be.

Because I couldn’t stay away from that woman if I tried.

Did try.

Failed miserably.

And I’d do it again.

Because when you find someone like Sunny?

You hold on.

Even if it kills you.

Another ten minutes go by, and I’m starting to get antsy.

“Last time I brought her here, it didn’t take this long,” I mutter, glancing at the men guarding the two separate entrances. “You two, head outside and secure the vehicle.”

Nodding, the two Prospects leave to do their task.

“She’s never more than five minutes past the hour,” Tank adds.

I push to my feet and stride over to the reception desk.

“Can I help you, sir?” the man behind the counter asks politely.

“I need you to take me to the room where Abigail Turner is,” I demand.

He checks the screen in front of him. “It looks like Ms. Turner is currently in a session. They should be out any moment.”

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