Page 85 of No Apologies
“What?” He snapped at her.
“Nessa said she needs the bag out of the car.”
“Fine.” He flicked his wrist at the other man, “Go get it. Now! My cousin is bleeding in there. Move your ass.”
Since the guy hadn’t even hesitated before rushing from the room, Skylar raised an eyebrow at Lincoln. He looked edgier than he had when he arrived. She glanced over him and sucked in another surprised breath when she saw that he was holding a gun in his hand.
“What the hell?” She stepped back, “Where did that come from?”
“What?” He looked down at where her horrified gaze was and snorted, “I’m always armed, Skylar. Just because you couldn’t see it doesn’t mean I didn’t have it on me.”
And she’d been yelling at him? God, she was horrified. He must have seen the realization dawn on her face because he scowled.
“Don’t fuckin’ look at me like that. It’s for protection and I hardly need it against a hundred pound girl no matter how feisty she might be when it comes to protecting her boyfriend.”
She shook her head, “I don’t…”
“Link? We gotta go now.” Another voice cut her off and Lincoln nodded before turning his attention back to her.
“Stay here and don’t go outside until I call Remy and give the all clear.” He raised his head and scowled at Cash and Jemma, “That goes for all of you.”
“Where are you going?”
“We found the guys that hurt Colt so we’re gonna return the favor. I’ll leave Nessa here to work her magic but I’ve got to go deal with this. Stay safe and have Remy call me if Colt worsens.”
Her stomach turned and she gripped his arm tight again, “Wait, you’re not gonna…”
“We’re thieves. Not murderers.” His lips curled into his patented playboy smile and he winked at her as he backed out the door, gun in hand, “Oh and Sky, let me be the first to say welcome to the family.”
