Making the Cut (Sons of Templar MC #1)(65)

I scowled at him as he opened the door for me.

“So I got a few speeding tickets back home. Those cops were out to get me. I’ll have you know I haven’t gotten a single one since I moved here.” I informed him smugly, failing to mention that was because the police here hadn’t known me since I was a baby and were very susceptible so subtle flirting.

Ian raised an eyebrow. “The only reason you didn’t loose your license Schumacher, is because the cops actually liked you. And I wonder how many doe eyes you have blinded Yank police with to get out of said tickets?” He pondered, seeing right through me.

I poked my tongue out at him. Having my sibling back turned me into a child in less than twenty minutes apparently.



The two hour ride home was filled with conversation, well more me babbling on about the store, Rosie and my love of Amber with Ian letting out a grunt every now and then, sly smile on his face. I deliberately left Cade out of my conversation, trying to avoid that landmine for as long as possible. I halted my babble as we drove into Amber, pointing at various places.

“There’s my store!” I shouted. “You want to go in and meet Rosie and see Amy?”

Ian got a strange look on his face. “Nar Gwen, we can do that later. How about you show me how to get to your place so I can dump my shit and you can cook me a feed.”

“Charming Ian, you haven’t seen your sister in months and already you are ordering her around” I complained with fake shock.

“There got to be some benefit to having a sibling as crazy as you are.” He deadpanned.

As we pulled up to our house, Ian let out a low whistle.

“Not to shabby Gwen.”

“Wait till you see the inside, Amy has outdone herself.”

I jumped out of the car excitedly, waiting while Ian grabbed his duffle from out of the trunk.

“Hurry up Ian.” I whined like an impatient child.

“You don’t have to wait for me Ace, I’m sure I’ll figure out how to make it through the front door by myself.”

Sarcasm was a family trait. I was able to shoot something equally smart back when the roar of a motorbike sounded coming down the street. Oh shit. How is it that Cade even knew we were back? Him and his bad ass magical powers would be the death of me.

Ian’s jaw turned hard, he regarded me with concern as Cades bike came into view, he obviously expected me to have some sort of reaction, boy was he in for a surprise. Cade pulled up behind my car and Ian dropped his duffle and pushed me behind him.

“Get inside the house Ace” He ordered, looking ready for a fight as Cade swung off the bike.

I touched his arm. “Its okay Ian, I um… know him.” I said quickly as Cade approached.

Ian raised an eyebrow, still looking on his guard as Cade came to a stop in front of us. Both of the men looked at me, crap.

“So Ian, this is my boyfriend Cade.” I tried to sound breezy, make it not a big deal. But Ian’s expression moved from disbelief to flat out fury very quickly.

Cade held out his hand, looking almost uncomfortable, I would have found it funny if it wasn’t me.

“Good to meet you Ian, I’ve heard a lot about you.” He said roughly.

Ian was staring at Cade like he was some piece of dirt on his shoe, I did not like the way this meeting was going frown. My phone ringing made me jump and I reached into my bag and answered it, grateful for the reprieve.

“Sorry I can’t talk at the moment I am currently involved in a macho man showdown, whoever this is I will call you back later.” I was about to hang up when a sickeningly familiar voice spoke in my ear.

“Oh Gwennie girl, moved on from me so quickly? Tut tut, I will have to punish you for that lassie, if you are still alive after what I have got planned for you.”

My stomach dropped and I felt my body start to sway, threatening collapse. This can’t be happening. I let out a choked sound, but was unable to speak.

Ian and Cade watched my reaction, instantly on high alert.

“Baby?” Cade automatically stepped towards me and Ian stepped in front of him, hand on my arm.

“Who is it Ace?” He clipped.

I gazed blankly at both of them while Jimmy continued speaking.

“Nothing to say to me my sweet Gwennie? No apologies for putting me in prison, you stupid little cunt!” His voice rose and I flinched, feeling weak and helpless just like I did when he almost killed me. Cade had managed to round Ian, because his hand was at my waist, his eyes bore into mine. “Give me the phone Gwen.” He barked protectively.

I ignored him, finding some strength from his touch. “You deserve to rot in prison Jimmy.” I whispered, venom seeping into my tone.

“Don’t worry Gwen, I won’t make any mistakes next time we meet, and I most definitely will be f*cking you this time, I’ll make sure you are bleeding from the inside out...”

I didn’t hear anymore because the phone was ripped from my hands. Cade pressed it to his own ear for a second and listened, body turning to stone. I watched his expression turn to a look of pure fury I have never seen before.

Ian clutched my shoulders. “Gwen, who is that?” Concern saturated his voice.

I couldn’t reply, my eyes were locked on Cade, who was staring at me, phone to his ear.

“Listen to me you sick f*ck. You will never touch a f*cking hair on my woman’s head ever again. You haven’t broken her, not even f*cking close. You haven’t tainted her because she is a god damn miracle. She will never know any violence at the hand of a man for the rest of her life, I’ll make sure of that. I’ll also make sure I hunt you down and feed you your own dick before I put a bullet in your f*cking brain.” Cade hung up the phone and threw it against the driveway smashing it. I regarded the scene blankly, unable to process anything.