EVERLEIGH

That conversation was a lot easier than I thought it would be. I didn't expect Ronan to actually let me go with them to get Adrie and Kade.

But then again he sent me with Rannon, so by extension, himself. The elevator opened into the parking garage. The guys led me to a bank of black SUVs. I walked over to the driver side of one and held my hand out to Rannon.

"Keys."

"Nope." He said, popping the P.

I snapped my fingers at him and held my hand out again. We were having a good old fashioned Mexican standoff.

"Fine." I said turning on my heel and heading for the emergency exit that leads to the alleyway between this building and Gran's shop. "I'll drive myself."

Before my hand could touch the door, I was being thrown over the giant's shoulder and taken back to the elevator.

"Put me down, you giant son of a bitch!" I screamed, hitting him in the back with my good fist.

He loosened his hold just for a second and that was all I needed. I threw my leg as far back as I could and