Page 77 of Hell's Claim

“What happened with Cherry and Liv?”

“Diaz intercepted a prowler last night. He broke the glass in a window and was trying to force his way in. Diaz did not get a good look, but she said he was tall and built. He dropped a gun. The police now have it and are checking for fingerprints, but I doubt they’ll find any. Although, any idiot that drops his piece and runs might just be stupid enough to leave evidence.”

That didn’t quite tell me anything, but I recognised deflection when I heard it. “Sunny.”

Sunny blew out his cheeks. “Whoever it was only had one thing in mind. They were armed. They meant to kill Mom and Liv. We’re moving all of you to a safehouse, and I’m ending this tomorrow. I am going to leave the club, and they can all fuckin’ hang for all I care. Chance wants to protect a traitor over a brother, then fuck him. Kitten, I won’t ask you to stop seeing Clio, Thalia, and the kids, but I do ask you don’t do it on Hellfire land.”

“With the amount of travelling planned, we will not be around a lot anyway,” I said. While I didn’t want to lose contact with my sisters, not seeing them as much didn’t bother me. Grandma, on the other hand, travelled frequently, and we met up often.

As we approached Sunny’s house, I saw three cars outside and frowned. “Sunny.”

“That’s the team. Don’t worry, they’re here to protect us.”

I nodded as Sunny parked. He hunched his body over me as we entered, and I was engulfed in a warm embrace.

“Callie, my dear!” Cherry exclaimed.

I hugged her back and winced.

“Mom, remember Callie’s injured,” Sunny chided, and Cherry relaxed her grip on me.

“Oops, sorry. Come sit down,” Cherry said, guiding me into the living room.

“How are you?” I asked, remembering that Cherry had also been attacked a few days ago.

“Don’t mind me. Son, Liv and I have packed our cases, and Ashford has taken her to the safehouse already. I’ve not done your case, lord knows what I might find in your drawers! The fridge and freezer have been emptied, and everything is turned off.

“Do not hang around. Pack and get Callie to the safehouse. I know every instinct in your body is screaming to make someone pay. You have to fight that and put her first,” Cherry said.

Sunny nodded. “We won’t be far behind,” he promised as he pulled me in close.

“Callie, I know you’re probably scared and shocked. But trust in him, sweet girl, and he’ll get you safe. Liv took liberties earlier and went to your house and packed a case for you. Freddie helped her, and the team knows Sunny’s taking you away… supposedly to recover from your fall,” Cherry explained.

I nodded as Cherry kissed both Sunny and me and hurried out the door.

“Callie, let me grab a bag, and we’ll head out,” Sunny explained.

“I’ll come with you,” I said and followed him to his bedroom.

Sunny packed in silence. It didn’t take him long. Jeans, tee’s, a couple of hoodies and a jacket. There was a telling moment as he fingered his cut, and I thought for a moment he was going to leave it behind. Instead, he picked up his duffle and walkeddownstairs. Sunny headed into the lounge and put his head up the fireplace.

“What are you doing?” I asked, confused, as he pulled a small bag out.

“No safe in this place, and the fireplace isn’t exactly the best hiding spot, but it did its job. This contains money and my spare weapon.”

“You had a run bag,” I said.

“It’s called a go bag, but yes, baby, I’m taking you off the grid, and we won’t be using cards for the next few days. Come on, kitten, let’s get you to the car,” Sunny replied.

“It feels like we’re running.”

“Yeah, and we are. For good reason. Whoever the traitor is, they have no qualms in hurting the women in my life. The priority, Callie, is getting you safe and the team around you. Then I can handle Hellfire.”

I decided there and then not to cause Sunny further strain. It was clear he was severely stressed out and needed to do what was best. Allowing Sunny that wasn’t a hardship.

Sunny – four days later.

Sunny was using a burner phone to stay in contact with people. Callie, Cherry, and Liv had all turned their phones off, and Sailor was using a burner, too.

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