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“Who?”

Before they could say anything else, someone banged on the cell door.

“We got SPD at the door, and it isn’t a friendly visit,” Tiny shouted down to them.

“Keep your temper and mouth shut, that’s a direct order,” Chance ordered Bear.

“For now, I will. But this meeting ain’t done. Tonight, I want a proper chat with both of you. And I don’t fuckin’ trust you, asshole,” Bear hissed at Sunny as he let Bear out of the cell.

“Fine by me,” Sunny retorted.

“Let’s deal with this shitstorm,” Chance muttered and headed upstairs first.

Chapter Eleven.

Sunny

He glanced over at Callie and saw she was shielding Thalia from the police. Clio was also present with Tati, and the women had formed a clique. Two officers stood in the entrance of the clubhouse, and Sunny narrowed his eyes. He didn’t recognise either of them.

“Can I help you?” Chance inquired, approaching. Bear headed straight for Thalia and lifted her into his arms, keeping her face hidden from the cops.

“Chance Michaelson?” the first asked.

“Yup.”

“I’m Martin Cross from Spearfish Police Department,”

“New in town?” Chance inquired.

“Yes. What happened, Mr Michaelson?”

“Huh?”

“Your face and those two men. You’ve clearly been fighting,” Cross said.

“Yeah, what business is it of yours?” Bear demanded.

“Gratuitous violence?” Cross asked.

“We were keeping fit. We have a private boxing ring, and we don’t pussy around. Nothing gratuitous about it.” Chance stared at them.

“A way of keeping anger under control,” Cross suggested. Chance sent him an expressionless look.

“No offence, I doubt you’re here about our exercise routines. What can I do for you?” Chance challenged them.

“You had a member called Zack Smith?” the second man asked.

“Who are you?” Bear interrupted.

“I’m Officer Edwards with the state troopers.”

“Good to know,” Bear responded.

“Zack Smith?” Cross pried.

“He was a member here, even held president position once. His club name was Zeus,” Chance answered calmly. “Whatever he has done isn’t associated with us.”

“He’s dead,” Edwards replied.

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