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She closed her eyes tight as she heard him call and order the death of that poor kid. Had she really just caused the death of a child? Gods how would she live with herself knowing that? She couldn't even begin to think of asking any of them forgiveness. Maralyn had given up the safety of a child to save her own neck from burning. That disgusted her. She was just as much a monster now.

He started pacing around her again. Asking about Dereck. She couldn't betray him too! Cadence for sure would never talk to her if Belle died. Dereck already probably wouldn't want anything to do with her, but to put him in direct danger, that she couldn't do. She shook her head, trying to tear it away from the blow torch that he kept buzzing near her ear. Just enough so she could feel the heat on her clammy, wet skin, and for her hair to sizzle. Lyn closed her eyes, Gods forgive her, she'd give them something they knew. She let out a shallow, shakey breath, as she gave him an answer mundanely,"His sister. But you've already got her in the next room."

Jasper let a low growl escape his lips as Cadie had teased him in the car. They were going to a public event and here she was trying to get im hard in the car! Which wasn't a hard thing for her to do. He nodded as she admitted she picked out a theme for the baby;NOah's Ark. A different theme, but one he had seen in the stores too. SO maybe it was just popular at the time. He didn't really care.

Jasp's blue eyes watched her as she ran off to the kitchen in the club. Then his gaze turned to Orion as he mentioned the sheriff come after Grace. He groaned and cursed, but nodded."I'll go pay him another visit then. Go find your woman."As Jasper turned to leave, he paused. Dereck was stomping through the club, yelling for Orion. His eyebrows rose. He looked back to Orion. Although there were a bunch of men here, the other President didn't seem to care. Nor were any of them stopping his pursuit. He pointed to Dereck and asked, "want me to stay a little longer?"

Dereck brought his hands up, rubbing his face roughly. It wasn't Orion's fault that Grace was gone, but Dereck still couldn't help his anger. He was upset, and felt like he was losing control of everything. First Lyn was taken, and now Grace. What was going to happen next? Dereck took a deep breath, looking around the room before leading Orion into his office. Dereck was pacing, the panic evident on his face. "I wasn't in the accident, it was Maralyn. She was using my truck, someone crashed into her head on..she wasn't at the scene." He placed his hands on Orion's desk, taking a few moment's to gather himself. "She wasn't there at the scene, and I cannot find her anywhere...the cops must have called Grace because she is my emergency contact...Her car was found on the side of the interstate...Dylan has them both. He is Maralyn's ex boyfriend.." Dereck was looking up at Orion now, his gaze hard. He was not going to be able to find the girls on his own, and he was going to need Orion's help.

'Cause sometimes you just feel tired,
Feel weak, and when you feel weak,
you feel like you wanna just give up

~Cadence Jaycey Sinclaire-Caine~

Cadence was talking with the firefighters, and checking on her fellow employees. Anne and the girls were fine. Some of the first people out thankfully. Roger was being treated for smoke inhalation. Cadence would pay him a visit at the hospital once everything here was under control.

Upon hearing her name she turned and spotted the Tattoo lady she had met in Greensville. The one who had given her directions.
"Wren! What are you doing over here? Oh, my Aunt is away. I was left in charge...." She pointed to the burning Cafe.
"Great job I did huh?" She brushed her hair back, it was a bit messy from the ride over.
"Cadie, something is going on at the Club I think. We should get back." Titus said as he reached for her arm.
"Titus, I can't go! I was left in charge, I have to handle this. I have an employee in the hospital!" Titus rubbed the back of his neck. He was torn, he had to go but knew he could not leave her here alone.
"I will send a Prospect to you. Don't leave here. I will call for one right now." He got on his phone, and Cadence returned her attention to Wren.
"They are saying they think it is an electrical fire. We just had all the wiring redone not even six months ago. This is just awful! No one was killed though, so that is one great thing." Her eyes returned to the fire and her heart hurt.

Her Aunt had poured her everything into that Cafe. It was all she had really. She had married once when she was young. It had not worked out, she had one child but the boy was now a man and never kept in touch. He had grown up to be a ungrateful little snob.
"This will kill my Aunt...." She said and felt herself starting to tear up.

~Candie~

Grace felt a small wave of relief wash over her when he moved from her toes, and she almost let out a small sigh until he placed the pliers on the knuckle of her pinkie finger. She groaned softly, shaking her head as more tears pooled in her eyes. "I don't know anything else! Please, I'm telling you everything I know!" She screamed loudly when he snapped her pinkie, and she threw her head to the side, sobbing. The pain was immense, and she was beginning to feel physically sick. This man wasn't going to stop. He was not going to accept that fact that she had no information to offer. She told him everything she knew, and it still wasn't good enough.

Grace breathed in a shaky breath, and looked down at the floor. She hoped that Orion would be able to find her. She was unsure of how much more of this she could take. Grace would never give the men any information to put anyone else in danger, but she figured that giving him the idea about the shop and the bar would at least stop the torture, but it did not. Grace lunged forward, letting her forehead collide with Dylan's nose. "You're gonna die, soon." She whispered, her blue eyes glaring at the man in front of her. Now that she came to terms with the realization that he was not going to let her go, she was going to give him all she could to fight back.

Wren blinked at Titus, startled he was there. She needed to talk to him later about his knowledge of that other gang. She wanted Brenen found and dealt with, and he was the only person who knew anything about that gang, at least the only one she also knew. Sorta.
"We were here eating at the Cafe, you said I should try the pie. It was a pie kind of day. I knew something bad was going to happen today." Wren looked sad for a second, then concerned, big brown eyes following Titus with interest. "What's going on with your friends?"
Millie poked in just after that question. "Hello, I'm Wren's Aunt, I'm nosy and was listening in. You said wire work just just been done 6 months ago? Sounds like they didn't do the job right and didn't get it inspected after, which is illegal. An inspection would have noticed a wiring issue, so they must have fudged the papers. They are liable to either pay for the entire rebuilding of this business place or will be held accountable in court, which would be worse. They'd have to not only pay for the reconstruction in full, the court costs, but also time and recommendation for lost income over the entire course of rebuilding. Get a lawyer." Millie patted Wren's head fondly, then wondered off.
"Millie knows her way around laws." Wren shrugged sheepishly. "Also, don't let him leave yet, whatever his name is, I need to ask him about the gang that's the Avenging Angels' and Grim Reapers' rivals. It's important."
Millie was back over Wren's shoulder, an interested, almost deadly glint in her eyes, obviously she wanted to hear all about this rival gang, she had work to do with them, but any little hints would make her job flow more smoothly and quickly.

'Cause sometimes you just feel tired,
Feel weak, and when you feel weak,
you feel like you wanna just give up

~Cadence Jaycey Sinclaire-Caine~

Cadence nodded at Millie's words. That was interesting to know. She felt a fractional amount better. Not really but it may help her Aunt.
"Your Aunt's information in valuable. I would never have known that...please be sure to thank her for me." She took a deep breath trying to calm herself. She was feeling very shaky and out of sorts.
"My friends...?" Cadence had never really considered the men her friends. After all she was only around them because of her brother and then because of Jasper. At this point she had known nearly every man in the MC growing up. She actually knew most of them fairly well and did in fact care what happened to them. So they were friends, they were closer to family at this point. She did not realize how or when that had happened but it did.

Cadence glanced back at Titus. Once he hung up she tapped him on the shoulder. He turned to her.
"Apparently we have a mutual acquaintance and she would like a word with you. In private." Titus looked around and only just saw Wren. He had not been focusing on anyone else there.

He stepped pass Cadence and moved to stand in front of Wren immediately. He wasn't sure how the two women knew each other but he could not honestly say he was surprised by it. They lived in tiny towns within close proximity to one another. It was probably only a matter of time until he and Wren ran into each other again.
"Hey....your on my side of the woods now huh?" He flashed her a quick smile.
"I am really sorry about what happened the other day. I really didn't know your place had any MC affiliation. I hadn't heard anything."

Cadence spoke with the Fire Marshal, he stated that they would be investigating the source of the fire and be in touch. He took down her information so he could get in touch. Now that the fire was out she was free to head over to the hospital. Which is exactly what she did.

As she climbed off the bike of the Prospect, that was now tasked with guarding her until given orders that stated otherwise. It suddenly occurred to her she had just ditched Jasper without a word and he probably had no idea what was going on. She stood by the bike after she returned the helmet to the young man. She decided to send Jasper a quick text.
'Hey baby,
Good news! I won't be working doubles all week after all. Bad news, the Cafe burned down. There is pretty much NOTHING left. I am at the hospital now, Roger is here being retreated. Anne N the girls R fine. All the people that were inside made it out okay. Roger stayed behind to make sure every1 was out from what Anne told me. I have a Prospect w/ me, don't worry. I will stay at the Club tonight. I am not sure when I will get out of here, just seems easier not to make the Prospect drive everywhere. C U later.' After Cadence hit send she started toward the hospital and turned her phone off.

Cadence stayed at the hospital with Roger for the two hours he was there. His fiancee was there as well. It was such a relief that everyone how survived the fire. By the time Cadence made it out of the hospital she was exhausted. She felt like she was about to drop. The day's events had proved to be both physically and emotionally draining.

Once she made her way back to the parking lot she found the Prospect there, sitting on the ground. Legs stretched out. She helped him up and instructed him to take her back to the Club. She knew it was late and he was no doubt tired. She figured at the Club they could both find a place to sleep, and she would be safe. Safe from what she didn't know, but she felt like something was off. Her skin had that crawling sensation, and she learned long ago what that meant. It meant something was not right.

~Candie~