Chapter 43
Peyton
THE FORENSICS VAN was just leaving when Stephanie picked me up. I knew that she would have a lot of questions, and I was torn between telling her the truth and sticking with my story. I knew if I lied, she’d see right through me. On the other hand, I knew that if Blade turned up dead later, technically I would be an accessory to murder. If there was one thing about Stephanie, it was that she believed in the justice system and not bull-headed club vengeance. She’d never look at me the same way again. Not after finding out that I’d lied to the police. My feelings for Tarot had grown quickly, however, and I trusted him. At least, I needed to.
“What in the hell happened?” she asked when I got into the car.
I hadn’t explained much when I’d called her. Only that a man had t
