I walked in and took my place at the head of the table. As I cracked my neck, bloodlust and the excitement of the hunt took over. Scarlett’s wish was my command, and I would have been lying if I said it didn’t excite me that she was just as fucked up as the rest of us. She was a true old lady, and she proved it to me daily.
“As you all know, Scarlett’s ex paid us a visit the other night. We know where he’s hiding out, and I have a plan.”
Jax raised an eyebrow at me.
“Well, Scarlett finished out the plan for me just now, and I have to be honest, it’s fucking brilliant.”
“Whatever you guys need, brother. We’re ready and waiting for orders.” Knox slammed his hand on the table. “Anyone that threatens one of our women needs to meet his maker.”
“Here, here!” Knox agreed.
“We’ll wait until it gets dark then we’ll rip that slime-covered lawyer from his bed. The only thing is we have to take the gash he’s hiding out with along for the ride. She’ll point the finger at us far too quickly, and that is heat none of us will be able to shake.”
“As far I’m concerned, that bitch is going to rot in hell alongside the bastard.” Jax’s face contorted as he thumbed the top of his coffee cup. His mind was a deviant devil’s playground, and I could see the beautifully evil wheels turning.
“We’re going to deliver them to Scarlett alive, and then we’ll make moves from there.”
“How’s Ryder going to feel about that with Crickett and Raine up at the cabin with them?” Jax asked.
I put my hand on his shoulder. “There’s a shed out back, so we can keep the girls in their little bubble, safely inside the cabin. Besides, we all know Crickett and Raine are no strangers to the mayhem.”
Chapter 6
Bear
Irode solo on my bike with Jax, Brock, and Knox following in the van. I wanted this to be an in-and-out job, quick and painless. I knew Jasper would put up a fight, but he was no match for me. That poor shmuck stood at least a foot shorter than me and had no idea what he’d done by throwing that brick through an outlaw’s window. He’d started a war I was eager to finish.
Brock quickly picked the cheap lock on the front door, and the house was deathly quiet and completely dark as we entered. We had masks on for good measure, just in case anyone saw us—neighborhood watch programs had really made sneaking into suburban houses harder than necessary.
We slipped into the master bedroom at the back of the house. I watched for a second as the pair lay there sleeping so soundly, unaware of the danger that had just crept in.
This lady really should have gotten a dog.
I nodded to Jax and Knox. They swiftly put Ziploc bags over Jasper and Lilith’s mouths and noses, holding on tight as they were startled awake. Both of our captives tried to fight off their attackers, but to no avail. Jax sat on Jasper’s chest as I zip-tied his hands and feet, and Brock and Knox did the same with Lilith. Their muffled cries slowly died out as their bodies went limp from lack of oxygen. Within two minutes we had the van backed up into the garage and were throwing our passed-out hostages into a large cage in the back of the blacked-out vehicle.
Cloaked in the darkness of night, we made the three-hour drive up to Sweetwater to deliver my princess her presents.
Finally, we pulled up next to Ryder’s truck. With my gun drawn, I stood ready as Knox opened the back doors of the van.
Jasper was screaming, “Do you know who I am, motherfucker? You’re going to pay for this!”
Lilith was curled up in a ball in the corner, bawling her eyes out.
I stepped up to the metal of the cage, growling, “Do you know who the fuckIam, you spineless piece of donkey shit? Should have stayed safely locked away in the nice cell we made for you.”
He tried to spit in my face but missed by a mile. “You can go fuck yourself.”
I narrowed my eyes at him. “Oh, no. I plan to go fuck my wife after all of this is settled. You might know her—her name is Scarlett.”
All of the color drained from him face. “Shit,” he murmured.
“Take them to the shed. I have to go get my old lady.”
Scarlett
I jumpedto my feet as Bear’s wide frame filled the doorway at the front of the cabin.
“I have a special delivery for you, babe. Think of it as a late wedding present.” He reached out for me as I jumped into his arms.
