Teaching Aleck (The Last Hangman MC #2)(48)
“It’s my job. Tell me everything that happened, every little detail starting back to when you first noticed something was wrong.” He gets his phone out to record what I have to say.
“Want a coffee before? It might take some time…”
“Fucking hell, Char, what have you been hiding from us?” Ant bellows.
“Nothing, just a few details I didn’t know were related to this.” I shrug.
“Sure, sounds like coffee will be needed.” I pour us all a cup and start talking. I tell them everything, about the first time I saw Blades threaten to slash my throat with two of his minions, and how I kept seeing bikers, I knew weren’t in the Last Hangman, follow me. I mentioned that, at first, I didn’t think much of it and just thought they were taking the same road as I was, but when it happened every time, it started to make me uneasy, up until I was run off the road. After that, the next episode was the hang-up phone call, the note on my windshield and the phone calls are more and more frequent. I end with showing them the note and telling the detective about the phone call and the window.
“I don’t know who’s after you, Charline, but it looks like they are dead set on scaring you away, but it’s not working. I’m not sure if it’s a good or a bad thing. You can’t live in fear of what might happen to you, but you also have to be careful. I’m sure Anthony will have one of his men keeping an eye on you and make sure you are safe. If you ever have a shortage in men, tell me and I’ll have one of my officers to keep her safe. I don’t want anything to happen to them.”
“Thanks detective. Who’s ‘them’ though?”
He sighs and rubs his face. “My wife has been getting threatening notes as well. I’m guessing it’s because I’ve been helping with Cabe’s file. I’m not 100% sure, but it’s the only thing I can think of that could be the reason why my wife is being threatened.”
“That’s f*cked up!”
“It is, but we’ll all make sure you are okay. I would advise you to spend the night somewhere else.”
“She’s spending the night at ours. Don’t worry, we’ve got it covered. Two of my men will come in and fix her window in the morning.”
“That’s good. I’ll collect evidence from the scene and be on my way. I’m sure you’d like to relax.”
“Yes, that’d be good. I’ve had enough excitement to last me at least a year now.”
“You’ll be fine, Princess.” Ant kisses my forehead.
“Thanks, Ant.” I smile and squeeze his waist.
“No worries.”
Detective Sanders collects evidence and leaves after telling us he will keep in touch if he finds anything. Hopefully, they will find out who it is behind it all.
Once Bennett and Ryan are done putting wood planks over the hole in my window, we head to Ant’s house to find Ayd waiting for us behind the door impatiently. After telling her what happened over a cup of hot cocoa, we went straight to bed. I spent the night with Ayd in the guest room. Ant needed to make a couple of calls and wanted to make sure we’d both be safe. He really goes above and beyond to protect Ayden. It warms my heart to know my best friend is in very good hands.
Tomorrow with Aleck should be interesting. I hope Ant told him, otherwise he’s going to be pissed if he’s the last to know…
CHAPTER 20
Aleck
I didn’t sleep at all last night.
It drove me nuts to know that someone was trying to hurt or at least scare Charline, even going as far as smashing her door. I couldn’t do shit. I wanted to go to her so badly, but I couldn’t leave Ally alone or ask Rose to come and watch her again. I’ve been gone too many nights this week, it wouldn’t have been fair to her.
Ant called me when they were back at his place. Thank f*ck they live next door to each other, it’s comforting to know he’s always there to keep her safe when I can’t.
I’m amazed at how well Charline seems to be coping with it all. She’s not worrying or constantly calling for the most random little noise or suspicious thing. When Ant told me what she said to Sanders, I was shocked. She’s been keeping things from us and I’m going to have to set her straight on that front. I want her, no, need her to tell us when she sees something that isn’t right. So many things could have been avoided, but there’s no point in getting myself worked up.
Ally is going over to a friend’s house for a birthday party today, it’s her first party. I’m still surprised they invited her over knowing who I am, but hey, I can’t complain, at least she’s making friends, I’m so proud of her.
At first, she didn’t want me to leave when we got to the party, but once her little friend showed up I was soon forgotten. I’m grateful her friend’s parents are accepting me. I wouldn’t say they would invite me over for dinner anytime soon, but at least they aren’t put off by the idea of me being in their house. It’s a nice change for once.
It’s still surreal to me that I can act like a normal parent around them. I never expected this. I always thought she would be left alone because of me, but I’m glad some parents aren’t total dickheads.
I drive over to Charline’s place, but not without stopping by Josie’s bakery. If I know anything about Charline, it’s that she absolutely loves Josie’s red velvet donuts.