“She was getting hurt.” “And what about you?” His voice was quiet. “You’re hurt now.” “If this was someone else in the club, would you care?” I faced him. “Would you be giving s**t to your Prospect if it was a man—?” “Yes.” I eyed him. “Well, of course you do, you have a heart made of gold apparently.” “I’m proud that you stood up for Lacey. She’s a good kid but she’s new.” Decker’s voice stayed calm. “She needed the protection. So thank you.” I looked at him. There it was. The look on his face that made me forget how stern he was with everyone else. Untouchable. But right now, he was on his knees staring at me in a way that looked almost… soft. ‘That’s why everyone wants you gone.’ My mouth felt dry. “There’s a rat in the compound.” He paused. “What?” “A rat. A mole. I was go

