Page 80 of Crash and Burn
Her cheeks turn pink.
“Go ahead and grab a plate. Take what you want, ‘cause you know we won’t leave any crumbs.” Clutch chuckles.
I make her a cup of coffee while she makes her plate.
“Did Prez head back already,” I ask Clutch and Saint.
“Yeah, him, , Tech and Gunner all left first thing this morning,” Saint tells me.
“Between the rest of us, we need to decide who’s taking Diesel back,” Clutch adds. “He needs to stay here until tomorrow at the earliest.”
“I need to talk with Lochlan when he gets here, so we might stay an extra night,” I state.
“How is Diesel doing this morning,” Marley asks.
“He’s gettin’ some much needed rest, but he’s good,” Catriona says from the doorway. “I’ll keep an eye on him today. As long as nothing changes, he should be fine to leave with you tomorrow. Though, you might make up the back of the SUV like a bed so he can lay down for the ride.”
“Oh, that’s a good idea,” Marley agrees.
“We’ll do whatever we need to make him comfortable,” I say.
“Also, Lochlan called. He said to let you know he’d be here in two hours,” Catriona tells me. “Relax and enjoy your time. Our home is your home.”
“Thanks, we appreciate it,” I say.
“Anytime.” She walks out of the room.
“Change of plans. Let Kicks and Raze know they can bring Diesel home tomorrow and we’ll leave today. I wanna get Marley back as soon as possible,” I tell Saint.
He nods and leaves the kitchen to find the others.
A couple hours later, Marley and I are watching some movie on TV when Lochlan shows up.
“Rascal, my man! Let’s talk in my office,” he says.
“Are you okay here,” I ask Marley.
“Yeah, I’ll be fine.” She smiles.
“I’ll keep her company,” Saint says. He sits in the chair, adjacent to the couch. I nod, then follow Lochlan to his office.
“So, what’s up? How have you been?”
“All things considering, I’ve been great,” I tell him.
“Is it true you finally settled down and got yourself an Ol’ Lady?” Lochlan smirks.
“Sure the fuck is.” I grin.
“She’s gorgeous. Congrats, man,” he says. “What is it you wanted to talk about?”
“When we found Marley, there was an older woman with her,” I start. “She took care of Marley while she was Rodrigo’s prisoner. Now, we want to take care of her. I was hopin’ you would be able to help get her set up somewhere safe, where the Cartel wouldn’t be able to find her.”
“That’ll be easy. You sure she doesn’t want anything to do with the Cartel anymore,” he asks.
“Yeah, the Cartel got her son killed years ago. She’s done bein’ around that shit. Talk to her for five minutes and you’ll know. She’s sincere,” I tell him.
“No problem. She’ll be well taken care of.”
