Holland narrows his eyes at me.“Bringing in reinforcements?Unnecessary.I’ve been around longer than any one of you and will be here for many decades to come.No one orders a hit on anyone connected to me and lives to brag about it.”
I point a finger in his direction.“I’m going to pretend I didn’t hear the murder rampage you’re going on.This is exactly why I’m here and why her sister is stepping in as well.”I sigh, knowing I’m out of time and now have to force the issue rather than suggesting this is the best option.“Lu is coming with us.”
“Not happening.”Holland has murder in his eyes while Brando steps up next to him to form a unanimous front.
“Her safety comes first,” I grit.
“Which we’ve always protected and can guarantee more than you,” Holland fires back.
“This location has been tainted.The attempts show others will try as well.She can come with us to the clubhouse.”I turn to Lu.“It’s the best decision, don’t you agree?”
“I said no,” Holland snarls.“I won’t let you rip my family apart.Your only goal is to bring us to justice or force us to cooperate the way I gave names and information the last time.We live separate lives, and we should definitely keep it that way.”
Brando steps forward.“I think it’s time for you to leave and take your buddies with you.”
My eyes find Lu’s once more and I say, “Your decision.”
Holland and Brando both talk and I easily tune them out.Only Lu’s opinion matters when it comes to what feels like a crucial turning point in both our lives.
“I’m coming with you,” she firmly states, cutting off Holland and Brando.
I pull her against me.“Lu made her choice, and I’ll make sure to keep her safe.In the meantime, don’t meddle in the shit the Wiltons are in.Wisely Dicey is building a case for the live fantasy auction snuff shit and already has enough to bring in the Gideon triplets.Well, the two who are left.”
“Triplets,” Holland grits.
“Triplets,” I affirm.“Heed the warning.We hope to end this soon and will get rid of the threat against Lu.Once it’s done, I will fill you in on everything.”
Holland is visibly fuming.I couldn’t care less and simply guide Lu to the door.Being the first to step out, I pull her behind me and walk the short distance to the black SUV with tinted windows.It’s a bulletproof vehicle.
Livi is in the backseat and once Lu is buckled in, she slaps cuffs on her half-sister’s wrists.Lu’s eyes go wide and she is helpless when there are a few more straps suddenly holding her body hostage.
“What the fuck?”I snap.
“Safety first,” Livi states.“Besides, we have visual proof how Luella here killed a man in cold blood.We’re taking her into custody.”
“No,” I roar.
Anger is creating a blinding red mist and I’m about to flip my shit when the door is slammed shut and the vehicle races away with an escort of bikes in the front and back of it.Within a few heartbeats I’m on my bike and give chase.
Every bit of information flows through my head as I try to keep my shit together.The ride to the clubhouse is long and I can’t do anything while we’re moving.I know I have to be loyal to my brothers, and yet the sight of them taking Lu into custody rips me apart from the inside out.The look of betrayal she gave me felt as if she shoved hot coals into my chest.
By the time the vehicle comes to a stop behind the clubhouse I’m ready to rip everyone apart who’s involved and who will stop me from saving her.Fuck.Save her from my own damn brothers.
I hit the kickstand and jump off my bike as soon as the SUV comes to a stop behind the clubhouse.
Thorsten is in my face when I almost reach the door.“You’re with me.Church.Now.”
“No fucking way,” I roar.
Over his shoulder I see how they have blindfolded Lu and have her body strapped with belts to keep her immobile.
“Get out of my damn face,” I spit at my prez and then raise my voice to tell Lu, “I’m coming for you, Lu.Hold on.I’m fucking coming.”
My anger spikes to mass murder levels when they guide her to the small warehouse behind the clubhouse.We’ve renovated the building a while ago and it now has a few spare rooms for members, along with a few holding cells.
I’m pretty sure they’re putting Lu in one of the holding cells.Fuck, maybe even the same one we’ve once put Livi in.I mentally cringe and quickly shove that shit down.This is a completely different situation.
“Church.We have to discuss this shit first, brother,” Thorsten states.
