If she did miraculously become involved with Gavin, she would bring danger right to him.
She remembered the brief glimpse of unbearable pain she had seen in Gavin’s eyes when he told her that he had learned waiting for something wasn’t worth it. He had been through so much; was it fair to want him in her life?
Killyama shook her head at her. “I can read your mind. You’re already trying to protect him.” Killy dropped her arm from around her shoulders to grab her biceps, giving her a hard shake. This was the Killyama that Ginny was more familiar with. “Reaper doesn’t need your protection; he needs someone who will make him whole again. Someone who’s going to blow his fucking mind and put Taylor in the rearview mirror.”
Ginny gave a choked laughed. “I don’t know if I’ll be able to accomplish all that.”
“Bitch, I have faith in you. Don’t worry. I’m just a phone call away if you need my advice.”
She had grown up hearing Killy’s advice to the other bitches, and Ginny didn’t have high hopes today, either.
Offended at the look on Ginny’s face, Killyama straightened to her full height and poked a finger at her chest. “I’m the only one who bagged a Last Rider.”
Ginny couldn’t let her sister be one-upped. “Trudy nabbed a movie star who used to belong to Oceane Fournier.”
“Used to be, so he doesn’t count. Besides, I wouldn’t expect T.A. to be giving you advice anytime soon.”
“No, I don’t expect she will.”
“You’re better off. T.A. gives shit advice. I’m all you need to get the job done.”
Ginny held her hands up in surrender. “Fine. If I do feel the need for anymore advice, I’ll call you.”
“I’m not done.” Killyama grew serious again, using her hands on Ginny’s arms to move her backward until the swing bumped against the back of her thighs. “There’s a few things you need to know before you make another move on Reaper.”
Ginny sat at the tone of Killyama’s voice.
“I’m not going to sugarcoat what I’m going to tell you, and if you ever breathe a word that I told you, I’ll call you a damn liar.”
Ginny licked her suddenly dry lips. “I don’t need sugarcoated. I’ve learnt it doesn’t make it go down any easier. Do you know anyone better at keeping a secret than me?” Raising a questioning brow, Ginny didn’t think Killy did, because she began without preamble.
“Have you heard about the dark web?”
Her blood went ice-cold. “Yes, but I’ve never gone there.”
“Buckle up, this isn’t going to be a fun trip.”
Chapter Five
“Is that everything?” Keeping her face expressionless, Ginny prayed there wasn’t a tell showing.
“Yes, it’s likely Hammer and Jonas have more information, but good luck getting it out of them.” Killyama cast her a worried look. Ginny could see that she was having second thoughts about entrusting her with the confidences that she had shared about Gavin. “If any of The Last Riders or Hammer ever found out what I told you, they’d hate me. I jeopardized my marriage, little bitch. You better not make me regret it.”
“I won’t. Thank you, Killyama. I owe you one.” Shakily, Ginny got to her feet.
“I didn’t ask for anything in return, but since you offered, don’t think I won’t if I ever need to.”
Ginny nodded, well-aware that Killyama would if the need arose, which was why she hadn’t offered the repayment lightly.
“You should go. Someone will have noticed us talking so long. I’ll walk you to your car.”
When she lifted a foot to move, her knee buckled. Killyama grabbed her arm, pulling her into hug. Ginny managed to return it.
“Thank you.”
“You’re welcome. Didn’t want you to bite the dust in your nice outfit.”
“Not for that. For being there when Gavin needed you.” Ginny tightened her arms around Killy. “Anything, anytime. Without you, Gavin might still be in that hellhole. I won’t ever forget that you were willing to sacrifice your love for Train to help Gavin. You’re the best person I’ve ever met, and I’ve been blessed to have good people in my life.”
“I wouldn’t say I’m the best, but if you say it, I’ll take your word for it.”
Ginny managed a laugh as they pulled away and started walking.
As Killyama got in her car and closed the door, Ginny used her hand to stop the door from shutting.
“I owe you a debt that I’ll never be able to repay.”
“You know me well enough to know I’ll cash that promise in if I need to. You okay? You’re looking a little green around the gills.”
“I’m fine.” Ginny removed her hand from the car door.
“Before I leave, there is one other thing I meant to tell you.”
Ginny didn’t know if her queasy stomach could handle much more.
“Before I left the club, Reaper was on a rampage, trying to get Shade or Rider to change their minds about returning to Nashville with you.”