Renegade (Southern Rebels MC Book 4) by Kristin Coley

Author:Kristin Coley [Coley, Kristin]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-07-31T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

Diane

“No, absolutely not,” Uncle Tom barked as I packed food in a backpack. “I forbid it.”

“I don’t think it works that way anymore, Uncle Tom,” I said mildly, checking to see if I’d added enough jerky. Clutch didn’t seem like the type to eat salads or smoothies, staples in my single life. “He needs help.”

“That doesn’t mean you need to be the one to help,” he retorted, crossing his arms over his chest as he put his foot down. “Don’t make me call your mother.”

I glanced at him then my cell phone lying on the table. “Be my guest,” I enunciated, calling his bluff as his chest collapsed as he exhaled in defeat. “That’s what I thought.” I paused my mad packing, chancing a peek in the living room where Clutch was sprawled out, his chest rising and falling in a slow but even pattern. “I don’t get what the big deal is, he’s doing a good thing.”

“I’m sure the felon’s heart is in the right place, Diane, but clearly it’s a dangerous situation. He’s already been shot,” Uncle Tom reminded me, sarcasm thick in his voice as the folds in his forehead grew deeper by the minute. “You’d be putting yourself in unnecessary danger.”

“There’s a little girl out there who is in danger.” He closed his eyes, his lips moving in silent prayer. “Through no fault of her own and I couldn’t live with myself if something happened to her.”

“It’s not your responsibility,” Uncle Tom sighed, his expression becoming defeated. “You’re not going to let this go, are you?”

“Of course not.” I tucked a jar of peanut butter into the side pocket. “Now, are you going to help me or not?”

“What exactly am I supposed to help you do?”

“Get me information on this Rob guy. Everything you can find on him,” I said instantly. “Rats go to familiar places and its key we find him quickly.”

“At least we agree on that,” Uncle Tom grumbled as I made a shooing motion. “What am I supposed to tell your mother and brothers?”

“The truth,” I responded and he stared at me in disbelief. “They’d never believe it,” I continued, my gaze straying back to Clutch and his broad chest filling up my living room. “I’ve never been the daring one.”

“Diane,” Uncle Tom said softly, his gaze following mine. “You don’t have to prove anything to anyone. You know that.” He met my eyes. “Your dad,” I turned my head away and he stopped. I heard him exhale. “Diane, your dad loved you so much,” he pushed on.

“I know that. He loved me so much he died for me,” I interrupted, for once unable to hide the bitterness that came with the knowledge.

“He did,” Uncle Tom acknowledged. “And he wouldn’t want you to risk your life.”

“No, I’m sure he wouldn’t,” I replied softly. “But I also like to think he would have wanted me to at least live it.” He flinched at the softly worded rebuke. “I’ve spent years not taking risks. Afraid of the shadows, not daring to take a chance that might cost me the life he died for.

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