Total pages in book: 50
Estimated words: 46525 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 233(@200wpm)___ 186(@250wpm)___ 155(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 46525 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 233(@200wpm)___ 186(@250wpm)___ 155(@300wpm)
“You can fix this for both of us. You’re actually close to Century now. You can get the intel they want. It would save us both.”
Taking a deep breath in the hope I’d stay calm, I reminded myself that I shouldn’t be surprised. Sutton had only ever been loyal to herself. She could never understand why I would find her suggestion so disgusting.
Although we were identical twins, this situation proved again that we were opposites. “Are you serious right now? You want me to betray Levi and the Redline Kings after everything he’s done for me? No. I’m done cleaning up your messes, Sutton. You’ll have to find another solution this time.”
“Oh, so now you’re too good to help me? Acting all high and mighty?” she lashed out. “I’ve been watching you, you know. Spending nights at the Redline Kings compound like you belong there. You’re not the innocent little goody-two-shoes you pretend to be. You’re no better than me—just another slut using her body to get what she wants from a man.”
Of course she assumed I was with Levi for what he could do for me. It probably hadn’t even crossed her mind for a second that I was actually falling for him. “You don’t understand what’s happening between Levi and me because you don’t believe real trust and loyalty are even possible. But he’s earned that from me by being honest, protective, and treating me like I’m the best thing that’s ever happened to him.”
Sutton scoffed, her expression twisting with anger. “Family first, Saylor. Or did you forget that part? You’re really just going to abandon your own twin sister?”
“You don’t know the first thing about family, Sutton.” I shook my head, sad that she just didn't get it. “Family isn’t using someone, stealing from them, manipulating them, or demanding they betray the people they love.”
“But you—”
“No.” I gripped my keys tighter. “Move. I need to leave.”
Before she could escalate, a Redline Kings prospect appeared almost out of nowhere. I realized Levi must have had eyes on me after what happened at the racetrack. A tiny part of me wanted to be annoyed that he hadn’t said anything about it, but a much bigger part was deeply relieved to have the help right now.
The prospect stopped between us. “She asked you to move.”
“This is none of your business,” Sutton snapped.
Not taking the bait, he stepped forward, grabbed her by the biceps, lifted her aside like she weighed nothing, and held her there. “Conversation’s over.”
I gave him a grateful nod. “Thank you.”
I climbed into my car, started the engine, and pulled away without looking back. My hands shook on the steering wheel as I drove toward The Pit. Anger and worry churned together in my chest. I was furious with Sutton, but I also couldn’t shake the fear that she was in real danger.
I wouldn’t betray Levi or risk the Redline Kings for her. But I also couldn’t live with myself if I did nothing and she ended up dead.
My only hope was that Levi would know what to do since he understood the situation better than I did. Maybe he’d come up with a way to keep Sutton alive without letting her destroy anyone else.
My mind was still spinning when I parked and headed inside, going straight to Levi.
He was in his usual bay, working on a custom bike build. But when he saw my face, he straightened and wiped his hands on a rag. “Saylor? What’s wrong?”
“Can we talk somewhere private?” I asked.
“Of course.” He led me to an office, closed the door behind us, and leaned against the desk, giving me his full attention.
I told him everything without softening a single detail to try to make my twin look better.
His jaw clenched tight, fury rolling off him in waves. “Fucking hell.”
“I’m sorry,” I whispered.
“Not mad at you, baby.” He moved closer and pulled me into his arms. “I’m pissed because she tried to drag you deeper into her mess.”
I felt the tension in his body and knew he was doing his best to stay calm for me. “Meanwhile, I’m upset that she actually thinks I’d betray you.”
“You clearly got all the brains and beauty because anyone who’s spent five minutes with you would know how loyal you are.” His arms tightened around me. “We’ll figure it out. Keep you safe and find a way outta this so Sutton doesn’t get herself killed. She doesn’t deserve our help, but you do. And I’ve spent a fuck of a lot more than five minutes with you. Which is how I know how devastated you’d be if that happened. Gonna protect your heart too.”
The promise hit me right in the center of my chest. Tears pricked at my eyes as I hugged him tighter. Every time I thought I understood how deep his loyalty and protectiveness ran, he showed me it went even further.