Page 69 of Knot My MC
“What else?” There’s more and Jimmy knows it.
“I hacked into your bank accounts and personal emails. I figured out the code you were using and translated it for him.” Jimmy winces as he says, “He knows everything.”
Someone kicks a cabinet full of tools behind me. The metal clanks around and the sound has Jimmy weeping. I pinch my eyes shut. This is bad. The deal with the McGraths could go sideways if we don’t patch our shit up.
“I’m—I—I’m sorry,” Jimmy blubbers. “I didn’t mean—”
I slap my hand on my leg, opening my eyes and letting him see just how truly pissed I am. “Shut up.”
He drops his gaze and trembles, tiny hiccupped sobs escaping his lips every so often. I clench my fists and breathe. I could throttle him but that would only delay the inevitable and it wouldn’t make me feel any better about what has to be done.
“When we came to you for intel on the drug run,” Crow leads him into a full confession.
“I knew he’d come to attack you guys. I didn’t know he’d kill Kiren too. I wasn’t trying to start a war.” He was only trying to save himself.
“How do you know he killed Kiren?” Doubt fills Jag’s question and I cover my mouth with my hand and glance at him. Jag’s gaze slides to meet mine. If Axel killed Kiren, there’s a reason. Did he do it for Kiki? Because he wanted what he couldn’t have? “Why’d you say that, Jimmy?” Jag asks again, this time lighting the torch as he advances.
I hop to my feet and place my hand on his chest. Jag cuts me a look, one that would make a weaker alpha back away. I narrow my eyes and shake my head. His features harden, but he knows I’m right, and he shuts off the torch, letting the hand holding it drop to his side.
Once the threat has passed, Jimmy says, “I was there.”
“Get your phone,” I tell Crow. Crow points the camera at Jimmy, ready to record. “Say it again.” The phone beeps and the video begins without my voice in it. Evidence in case we ever need it. It’s inadmissible in court, but that’s not what I’m saving it for.
“Axel killed Kiren before he sent everyone to come attack you,” Jimmy says in a rush. “I can tell the cops. I’ll tell them everything if you let me go. I can help you guys. Please.” He jerks against the restraints. “Please!”
Crow ends the recording and nods at me. It’s safe to talk now.
“No, Jimmy. We don’t need your help.” And unlike him, we’re not snitches. Ratting on Axel would only end up with him in prison and that’s not good enough for me. I think the guys and Kiki would agree.
Royce clears his throat. “Same place?”
I shake my head. “No. Take Jimmy up state. Find him a nice hole in the middle of nowhere.”
“Knox!” Jimmy starts fighting to get free. “Don’t do—” The gag distorts the last of his plea.
I clench my jaw and look at Sneaky. “Take him with you.”
His nostrils flare, and he tries to break free too. Through the gag I can make out his general confusion.
I bare my teeth and point at him. “You’ve killed more than your fair share of people. Don’t think I haven’t heard about that shit you’ve been selling.” He cuts all his drugs with fentanyl. My parents were addicts, but the drugs back then weren’t nearly as bad as the shit out there now.
Maybe all his clients will find a new connection, but I have the opportunity to get rid of him, and I’m not going to waste it. Maybe it’ll be enough to save a child from suffering through what I did. Probably not. But maybe for a few days they won’t have to wonder if their parents are coming home. Maybe they won’t have to wake up at 3 AM to chaos. Maybe someone will save them from the wreckage before it’s too late. Maybe. No one saved me and my life didn’t have a purpose until I met the guys.
My pack gave me something to protect. Something to live for.
So yeah, I’m going to kill Sneaky without remorse. He tries to protest, and I’m happy I can’t hear a word his pathetic ass is saying.
“Not in my city,” I tell him.
“He’s not the only one,” Prat says. “Killing him won’t take care of the problem.” I look at the Captain. His face is calm and his hands are relaxed at his side. He’s not arguing so much as stating facts.
I can appreciate the logic, but that doesn’t change my mind.
“Maybe not, but it’ll be a start.” I’m not naive enough to believe our MC can get rid of all the shitty drugs out there, but I can take care of Sneaky. He’s Tina’s supplier and he gave Curtis the drugs to give to Nova. I look at Royce. “Take him.”
CHAPTERTWENTY-FIVE
KIKI
