High-Sided (Armed & Dangerous #3)(42)

Micah glanced quickly at me, then focused on Madison. It was show time. “I thought you hated motorcycles,” he said to her.

Madison crossed her arms over her chest, glaring at Mark and Jacob. “And I didn’t realize you had such poor taste in friends.”

He snorted. “I could say the same for you.”

“What the f*ck ever,” I spat. “At least, I’m not a murderer.”

The whole crowd gasped, including Mark and Jacob. More people closed in around us and it was just what I wanted. Micah caught on pretty fast, knowing exactly what I was doing.

“What the hell’s going on?” Madison demanded. “How do you know him?” The pain in her voice made me cringe.

I hated hurting her, especially since she clearly had feelings for him. I nodded toward Micah. “Your boyfriend here killed one of my friends a few years ago.”

She stumbled back and Kassie caught her. “Oh my God.”

Micah shook his head. “I didn’t kill him, *. I can’t help it he ran off the road.”

“You were the one who ran him off!” I shouted.

With a smirk on his face, he shrugged. “Whatever you say. The police didn’t find me accountable.”

I scoffed. “I wonder why. I’m sure someone was paid off.”

Kassidy tried to hold Madison back, but she jerked out of her hold. “Did you know who I was this whole time?” she demanded.

Micah quickly glanced back and forth, from Kassidy to Madison, and realization passed across his face. He must not have known she was Kassidy’s sister. “Yep. I heard no one’s been able to get in the Bennett sisters’ pants, so I thought I’d give it a try. Came pretty close, didn’t I?” He tried to reach for her and I smacked his arm away.

“Touch her and I’ll break your f*cking arm,” I spat.

Kassidy stepped between us, placing her hand on my chest. “Logan, don’t. He’s not worth it.” She faced Micah head on, clenching her fists at her side. “Stay away from my sister.”

His brows lifted and he laughed, elbowing Mark in the side. “Looks like you boys were wrong. Chandler here managed to get in one of their pants. I think I chose the wrong sister.”

I was about to push him away, but Kassidy was there first. Swinging her arm, she punched him right in the face. His head snapped to the side and Mark and Jacob backed up, holding their hands in the air. The look on Micah’s face was priceless. He wasn’t expecting Kassie to do that, and neither was I. I was impressed.

“You’re damn right you chose wrong,” she hissed. “If you came after me, your balls would be down your throat.”

Madison glared at him, her anger palpable, but I could see the tears in her eyes. I grabbed her arm and pulled her away. “Let’s go.”

She pointed angrily at Micah. “You stay the hell away from me.”

I couldn’t have asked for a better confrontation. Now everyone knew Micah’s story, and soon, it’d get around town. Hopefully, to the right people. Madison climbed on my bike and held on as we sped away from Micah and the others. Once everything was over, I had a lot of explaining to do.

When we got back to Kassidy’s house, Madison was a wreck. She stormed inside and didn’t come out.

“If you want to stay with her tonight, I’ll understand,” I said.

Kassidy sighed and bit her lip. “Maybe we both could come over and hang out with you? You have a way of cheering people up.” Then she smiled. “Just let her win at cards.”

I pulled her into my arms. “I can do that. I’ll need you to occupy her though, while I listen in on my partner’s meeting.”

Nodding, she lifted up on her toes. “I will. We’ll be over in a bit. I want to make sure she’s okay.” She kissed me on the cheek and hurried inside. By the time I got on my bike and headed home, my phone vibrated in my back pocket. I knew exactly who it was going to be.





“It’s about f*cking time you call me back,” Micah snapped.

I climbed in my truck and headed to the store. “I was on my bike, jackass. Now I’m on my way to the store to pick up steaks and ice cream, since I have a heartbroken girl about to show up at my house.”

“I can’t believe this shit,” he stormed. “I knew Madison looked familiar but she never gave me her last name.”

“Now you know. I can’t believe you didn’t recognize her from TV.”

The line grew quiet. “She’s not the same in person. Now I don’t know what the f*ck to do. She’s leaving tomorrow and she’s pissed. Not to mention, my jaw hurts like a bitch. Remind me to thank your girl when this is over.”

I chuckled. I never thought Kassie would hit him, but she surprised us all. “I will. She’s protective of her family, mostly Madison. You’re lucky she didn’t kick you in the nuts.”

“You’re telling me,” he said, his voice sounding defeated.

“Dude, what’s up with you? You’ve never given a shit about the women you’ve messed with before.”

He huffed. “Hell if I know, man. This one’s different.”

“Exactly. She’s my girlfriend’s sister. You’re my partner and I’ve got your back, but I won’t let you mess with her head. Madison’s a good girl.”