Chapter 74

Xena's POV

"When did you leave?" the detective asked.

"I'm not sure. It was late," I answered, my mind racing through the sequence of events.

"Was anyone with you at the time?"

"I was with her," Ryder stepped forward, "She'd just finished customizing my Harley."

"Do you know who would do something like this?" the detective asked.

"No." I responded automatically, but in that instant, the truth hit me. The black spray paint on the wall that I hadn't paid attention to earlier - like black thorns slowly wrapping around my entire shop, like the veins of night spreading across silent ruins. Darkthorn pack. Tatum Maddox.

"No way..." I took a step back in shock, my heart suddenly racing, my stomach churning. How could it be him? Just because I rejected his date? This was insane!

"What is it?" the detective pressed.

Logan, it's the Darkthorn pack. Look at the black spray paint. That's not random vandalism-that's their mark. I connected with Logan through our mental link. He looked and frowned deeply.

"Miss?" The detective touched my shoulder, making me jump. The reaction only made me

more aware of how on edge I was.

"Nothing," I forced myself to appear calm. Suddenly, a pair of hands rested on my shoulders. I glanced up to find Ryder's deep green eyes looking at me with

concern.

list of damaged items for insurance purposes,” I said

me his card. "My private business, nothing to do with

department."

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"Thank you," he answered

the car, I pulled out my phone and searched for that pack. When I held

the phone and showed

voice trembling slightly with anger.

Ryder cursed under

This was such bullshit. Because I refused to date him or chose someone over him? And now he wanted to destroy my life? A cold fear crept up my spine, replacing some of the anger. If they could break into my

have a

call Leonard,"

lingering behind. I wasn't sure what I wanted. To join this meeting or to be alone for a while? I needed space to

walked ahead with purpose. Ryder seemed to want to approach me, but Logan stopped him. Logan understood I needed some time. Ryder looked conflicted, but eventually, whatever Logan said to

it were mocking my constraints. My legs started moving of their own accord, walking aimlessly. A small playground with swings caught my attention, and I sat down, rocking

in succession: Samuel lying there, the feeling of my body going through glass, my head

through had left me exhausted, and this was just

encounter with Tatum.

how

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X? Logan's voice echoed in

the swings,

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