Page 61 of His Other Half

A wrench flew through the air of the garage and hit the wall, sticking in the sheetrock. She whipped her gaze to the group of men and found Paco clasping his hands behind his head and turning away from them.

Then, he stormed out of view.

She jumped from the chair and rushed to the window. Afraid he was rushing off in a fit of anger, she changed direction and ran out the door. In the garage, she ignored the others and speed-walked outside, only to catch Paco roaring off the lot on his motorcycle.

She palmed her forehead, wondering if she should get her car and follow him. He'd made her promise not to leave work during her breaks unless he or one of the other members was with her. But someone needed to make sure he wasn't going to run headfirst into trouble.

Could he be going to the reservation? Was he upset? He'd done so well not drinking too much or doing drugs, that she was aware of.

She groaned. If she was with him, she could talk him down from doing whatever it was that set him off.

"He's testing the bike," said Banks.

She looked over her shoulder, trying to make sense of what Banks said and calm her racing heart.

"He's what?"

"Testing the accelerator on the bike. He'll be back." Banks stopped beside her. "Slick is running for burgers. Want one?"

"No, I brought my lunch." She stepped away. "Thanks, though."

Escaping back to the office, she tossed the rest of her lunch in the trash. She'd lost her appetite seeing Paco leave.

She couldn't watch over him every minute of the day. He had his life with the club. There would come a time when he wouldn't stay at the apartment with her. He had his house. His life. And would need to leave her out of all his decisions.

All she could do was trust him.

As the sun came up every morning and a new day started, soon her problems would be over. Either Askook would get what he wanted—her, or Paco would succeed at killing him. There was no middle ground.

Could she handle the responsibilities of him taking another life?

He was okay now, but what would happen when he fell victim to drinking or drugs again?

She wasn't sure if she was strong enough to lose more of her heart.