Page 90 of Bedlam
“I’m not sure. You see where he is. I don’t know how high up in the mountains it is. And it’s fucking cold up there.
“Where could she be in the mountains? I just need a fucking moment to think.” I say, but Ryder chimes in.
“I know exactly where they are. I’ll call our guy to hack into the cameras,” he says and Jamie slams his hand on the island.
“What the fuck am I? Chopped liver. Let me grab my laptop. I’ll get us in there,” he says, stomping away, mumbling shit under his breath.
“I always forget he loves to hack. But I’m always too busy dealing with his dickheadedness.” I laugh.
“Okay, while Jay gets us eyes, does anyone want to tell me where is this, exactly?” Spade asks.
“My father’s cabin in the woods, in Amherst, about ninety minutes north of us,” Ryder answers.
“God, I haven’t been there in years, but I know all the secret spots. He trained me there for many, many years. I can walk those woods blindfolded. I mean, he made me do it. I sucked atfirst, but by the time we were done, I was at an expert level.” I say, and Ryder laughs.
“Yeah, that's because while you were blindfolded, you were being hunted, and fighting your own damn father. Who do you really think taught you everything you know? It wasn’t my dad. It was yours,” he confesses and my heart drops.Yet again most of my life has been a lie.
“How was I supposed to know? This is all news to me, dick,” I say, and he laughs.
“Let’s just get a plan going while we wait for BDE to get back in here.” He says and now it’s my turn to laugh.
“He doesn't need the energy. He’s already huge, and please don’t fucking feed into it. His ego is already sky high.” I say and we all laugh, knowing I’m right.
“Focus. We need to know how many men we need on the ground and in the air.” Rio states.
“Kayla is a fucking idiot for choosing that spot. That place is riddled with spy cameras for miles. We will see every fucking inch of that place and ambush the cunt. She won't even expect it.” Ryder says, and I shake my head.
“Yes, she will. She’s betting on me taking her bait. But it doesn’t matter, I got something for her bitch ass.”
“I’m in.” Jamie yells from the other room. Getting off the barstool, I walk into the living room where he gestures for me to sit on his lap while he works.
“Um, guys, do we have snow gear, or at least snow shoes? The grounds are covered.” I say, looking at the screen.
“We live in New York. Of course we do. Do you think we’re amateurs? The other snow gear is in the garage in the big gray case.” Spade interjects.
“Easy, Babyboy. I know I have gear. Just making sure the rest of you do as well.” I say and he laughs as Jamie gives my hip a little squeeze.
“Those fucks are alive. Pieces of shit., and there’s Kayla.” Jamie points and my blood is ready to boil over.
“There’s not many men on the ground. This shouldn’t be hard and we don’t need backup. But we will need a medic on standby depending on Ryker’s injuries. Then, as for the snow mobiles, we’ll need at least one to get Ryker back to the truck.” Jamie says but I shake my head.
“I want to sneak attack the bitch. No alerting her of my presence until it’s too late. She’s going to expect me to come in like a wrecking ball, guns blazing, but I’m smarter than that, and I have to protect my family.” I say with a sinister smile, and he nods.
“We still need the snow mobiles for after. Spade, bring as much medical supplies as you can,” Jamie says as I gasp.
“Is that?” I say, as I look closer.
“Jaxon?” I whisper, and the whole room goes still.
“I’m stating this now! We get in, do what we need to do, get my nephew and brother to safety. Fuck everyone else.” I spit.
“But she's his mother.” Spade says.
“And? If she was such a great mother, he wouldn’t be in harm's way, now would he? I–” I say but Jamie interrupts,
“What the fuck is that?” He says as Ryder comes to stand beside me, narrowing his eyes at the screen.
“Who is that?” He asks as the others come to look at the screen. The tall man turns his face, holding Jaxon with a smirk, and we all gasp.