Obviously, Julian was talking in code. I didn’t mind. I may accept that my husband is into illegal stuff, but I didn’t want to be privy to it.
“The sooner we figure out who stole your product, the better chance we have at finding the Horseman,” Mason says. “I want this shit resolved.”
“You and me both.” Nico runs a hand through his messy hair.
That night, after my husband spent hours catching up with his son, he and I made love until my body collapsed and begged for mercy. I know that, more than likely, Nico will continue to suffer with what happened to him. Eventually, he will need to talk to someone. But everything was too raw and too painful now to suggest it.
Once they've found this Horseman guy and resolved this issue, I’ll bring up therapy. But for now, I lie on my husband’s chest and listen to the rapid beating of his heart.
chapter thirty-one
The Deal
Nico
My anger was still crawling underneath my skin from the stunt the Horseman pulled. Sending that fucking journal entry to my brothers and Tiffany was diabolical. And the moment I got my hands on the bastard, I was going to make sure he regretted ever reaching out to me in the first place.
The rumbling of motorcycles alerted us to Rome’s arrival. Tonight, I had Ghost, Salv, and Kazimir with me. I tried to get Ghost to stay home since he’s still recovering from that gunshot wound to the shoulder, but he wasn’t listening.
The three bikes stop in front of me. Rome is the first one off his bike. He walks over to me and shakes my hand.
“Saint, I’d like you to meet Meech, the president of the Death Riders.”
Meech offers me a hand, and I shake it. He’s tall as hell with long limbs, he reminds me of a basketball player. His skin tone is the same as Tiffany’s, a deep dark brown.
“This is my second in command, Ghost,” I point to Ghost, who dips his chin. “And these are my brothers. That’s Draco.” I point to Salv. “And Nox.” I point to Kaz.
Meech greets my brothers. This is also the first time Axel and Rome are meeting them as well.
“I talked to the seller about half an hour ago,” Meech says. “As of right now, everything is good to go. He has seventy-five guns for sale.”
“Just seventy-five?” Sal asks.
Meech nods while folding his arms over his chest. “That’s all he said he had on him. But I’m going to be honest, I don’t think this guy is the one running this shit. He sounds off.”
“Off how?” I ask.
Meech shakes his head. “Hard to explain, but you’ll know when you meet him.”
“Alright, so here’s the deal. If this isn’t my guy, then I need him to give me the name of his guy. I need to keep him talking in the hope that he gives me what I want.”
“And if he’s not forthcoming?” Rome asks with a grin.
“Then we pull that shit out of him.”
Everyone nods, understanding what this may turn into. I don’t go into any situation with plans of it turning into a bloodbath. Despite what people think, I don’t enjoy killing. However, I have no issues with putting a muthafucker to sleep. I was done playing catch up with the Horseman and whoever else is fucking with me and my wife. No more games. We’re figuring this shit out tonight.
“For the rest of this night, I’m S, Draco is D, Ghost is G, and Nox is N. No names in case someone is listening in on us. Meech you will run lead since he thinks this sale is for you.”
“Got it.” Meech nods.
After that, we load up. Meech, Rome, and Axel climb on their bikes, while Salv and Kaz climb on their matching black and red Ducati’s. They were birthday gifts from Mason. Ghost and I hop in my McLaren P1.
We were portraying bikers tonight. I didn’t own a motorcycle, so I was the driver and the one carrying the duffle bag of cash.Not that any money was being transferred tonight. I refused to pay for my own shit.
We got to the meetup ten minutes early. The parking lot is empty. Just as my surveillance showed, we were in the middle of nowhere. Nothing around us but empty lots. The old store has clearly been vacant for years. Nature has practically taken over most of the store.
I park the McLaren in the middle of the parking lot. Rome, Axel, and Meech park on one side of me, and my brothers are on the other. Ghost and I step out of the car and look around.
