By the time Carly decided we'd walked enough, I was exhausted. My back and hips hurt, and every contraction seemed stronger. “I need water.” “And rest,” Carly added. “And about seventeen pillows.” Bonnie laughed. “That can probably be arranged.” Dani took one arm while Carly stayed on my other side. They'd managed to distract me for a while, but I hadn't forgotten about the people Viper had let through the gate. He'd told me it wasn't Doom. But he hadn't told me who it was. “Ready?” Carly asked. I stared at the clubhouse. “No.” “You can't stay outside forever.” “I could try.” Bonnie chuckled, but my stomach tightened with fear. “Viper promised.” “And my man keeps his word,” Carly reassured me. I swallowed. “Okay.” We walked inside. My eyes needed a second to adjust fro

