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“I hurt. What happened to me? I wasn’t alone, was I?” I asked, worried.

My memories seemed fragmented, but something was bothering me.

“Can you tell me what you remember?” Lio asked.

“You’re both scaring me. Sunny, please…” Please what? I didn’t know what I was begging for.

“Callie, the doctors have found injuries consistent with somebody pushing you. They’ve also discovered finger bruises on your arms,” Sunny replied, drawing me in close.

“Someone did this to me?” I asked.

Sunny rubbed his hands up and down me, trying to soothe me.

“We believe so, do you remember anything, Callie?” Lio questioned, sending Sunny a warning glare.

“Somebody else was there, but my memories are scattered. Sunny, did something else happen?”

“Evidence was found on you leading to a Hellfire member. Callie, I can’t tell you who, because that could affect what you remember. We can talk tomorrow as it’s very late. Maybe you’ll be able to make a statement then,” Lio said and rose to his feet.

“Okay.” I didn’t feel secure and clung to Sunny. A terrible thing had happened, I guessed that, but I was unsure what.

“Sunny, do not put words in Callie’s mouth.” On that, Lio took his leave.

“What does that mean?”

“Callie, it means Lio doesn’t want me to explain what we do know. But I’ve banned all of Hellfire and their old ladies from being allowed near you. Shit’s hitting the fan, and I have to protect you,” Sunny replied.

“Even against my sisters?” I gasped, horrified.

“Against the damn world, Callie. I love you, woman, and I won’t lose you. Whatever it takes to ensure your safety, count on me to do it. When this… asshole was confronted, Chance immediately moved to take his side. That means we can’t trust Chance. If we can’t trust Chance, the same goes for the rest of Hellfire,” Sunny elaborated.

I heard his words, and a part of me took them in, but I was stuck on his I love you. The words hit me deep in my heart, and a small smile crossed my lips.

“I love you too,” I replied, and Sunny squeezed me.

“You had better. Because you’re stuck with me,” Sunny teased. He kissed my forehead again. “Close your eyes, kitten. I am guarding you. Rest is important right now.”

I did as ordered, but my eyes flew open moments later. “Cherry and Liv!” I exclaimed.

Sunny’s face softened. “They’re safe. My team is with them.”

“I’m so sorry it’s come to this. I never doubted you, but I can’t believe none of Hellfire trusted you.”

“The club and I are done. Chance doesn’t have my confidence or trust. He automatically jumped to… the brother’s defence, despite the evidence. Chance is blinded, and that’s only going to lead to further trouble. Don’t worry about shit, woman, just go to sleep and heal.”

Chapter Sixteen.

Callie

Sunny smuggled me out of the hospital the next day. He’d had a few shitty messages through the night, which really pissed me off.

I was surprised when Sunny picked me up in an SUV and drove me back to his rented house.

“We’re going to collect Mom and Liv. Someone tried to get into the house,” Sunny said. He sounded calm, but I knew he was anything but.

“Are they okay?” I asked immediately.

“Mom’s furious, and Liv’s shook up, but yes, they’re good. My team was with them. Whoever it was got a nasty shock. And funny enough… a certain person was released last night,” Sunny snarled, and I saw his temper.

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