Page 123 of Reaper

He steps forward and grabs Colt by the shirt, pulling him into his body.

“Secrets? What secrets? I’m an open fucking book!” He tries to break out of Wrath’s hold.

“You’ve been sketchy for weeks now, Colt. I think it’s time you finally admit that you’re a traitor.”

He stops fighting Wrath. Instead, he looks confused.

“Traitor? Why the fuck would you think that? You think I’m the one hitting the runs?”

“That’s exactly what I think. You are in control of them, so it would be easy enough for you to arrange it. Not only that but when I changed the plan at the last minute that one time, you got a phone call and walked away. We did it again and sent you on a decoy run. I gave you one job, and that was to take someone prisoner but instead they all died, so we couldn’t question them. It all points to you. Tell me, brother. Why do you have a burner phone?”

His face pales a little. “You’ve been watching me.”

“We have. I took your phone, and Trigger went through it. That’s how we figured out you were using a burner phone,” Wrath tells him.

Colt’s eyes narrow. “When you attacked me in the hall. It’d gone missing for a while then I found it on the ground. Seemed odd.”

“Enough. I don’t have time for your bullshit. Confess your sins, old friend, and I’ll make it quick for you,” I bark out.

“Get it over with so I can kill you. I already have your resting place all picked out once the birds are done feasting on you,” Wrath adds.

He swallows hard, looking to the ground. “I’m not a traitor, and I have nothing to do with the hits. I have a burner because when I went home months ago to see my mom, I met someone. We had a week of fun then I left her behind. Come to find out, the condom broke. She’s pregnant with my kid.”

“Why would you need a burner for that?”

He curses under his breath. “Her name is Katie. She’s Killer’s daughter.”

My eyes widen. Killer is the leader of Noche Oscura MC. One that works with our chapter in Texas. Colt knocking up his daughter behind his back could ruin that alliance.

“Fuck,” Wrath murmurs and lets him go.

“Prove it.”

Colt takes out the phone, dialing.

“You never call me first. What’s wrong?” a female voice comes over the phone.

“Nothing. I just needed to hear your voice.”

“Spence, are you okay?”

Colt ignores her question. “How’s the baby?”

“The baby is fine. I told you last week that I wouldn’t have another appointment until next week.”

“I know. I just needed to hear it. Let me know when you need me down there.” He meets my eyes. “Family comes first. I want to be there to see my kid be born.”

“Spencer, that’s not a great idea. My dad will kill you,” she whispers.

I look at him oddly. Spencer is his government name. If he gave her that, it must be serious. Just like things are with Natalie and me.

The weight I felt had been sitting on my chest lifts suddenly. I was acting tough with Wrath to save face, but the idea of killing my VP was haunting me. It doesn’t solve our rat issue, but it brings us closer. Allows me to focus on the other guys Trigger mentioned.

“I don’t care. If it means I get to see my kid even once, it’s worth it. I’ll send more money tomorrow.”

“I don’t need your money.”

“It’s the only thing I can do being so far away. Please, take the money.”

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