My brows shot up. “No shit?” Trying to take out your president was the ultimate betrayal.
Lynx laughed, lighting up a smoke. “Stupid shit.”
“He’s a wanted man.” Track cut his eyes to mine. “The prez’s brother, Miguel Avila, is his VP. He’s been after Dawg for months. The second that Miguel heard he was in our territory from Raul’s contact, he got on a private jet. He and some of his brothers will be here soon. They plan to clean out the Dirty Hunters in the area.”
I stared at Track, feeling like we might have a chance. A bit of hope sparked, dead center in my chest. My Angel could be back before the end of the day. Within hours, hopefully.
Sugar ran out of the clubhouse. “Storm! Oh, God.”
The panic on my aunt’s face made my mood take a nosedive. I stalked toward her. “What’s wrong?”
“Um…”
The rumble of motorcycles stole my attention as they stopped at the gate to my compound.
“Who the fuck is that?” Boxer pulled his gun.
Track and Lynx followed, drawing theirs.
I tensed, taking a few steps forward. We weren’t expecting anyone. It sure as hell wouldn’t be the Hunters. Dodge approached the bikers, rifle in his hands, ready to defend. Narrowing my eyes because the damn sun was too bright, a weird sensation hit me. I knew the man in front.
Sugar stepped in front of me. “I didn’t think he would come so fast.”
He?
I knew exactly who she meant. “You called David?”
“I’m sorry.” Her eyes teared up. “I called him after the video call.”
“What the fuck do you know about the call?” I cut my eyes to Track. Raul must’ve told Tina and she filled Sugar in. “Sonofabitch.”
“You can deal with me later. I would do anything to bring Madeline home safely, even reach out to David… behind your back. I only wanted to put him on standby, hoping you’d call him yourself. It’s why I had nudged you to do it earlier. I guess he’d taken matters into his own hands.”
“Fuck, Sugar. You know I’d never ask him for help!” My phone buzzed in my pocket. “Yeah?”
“Prez, it’s—” Dodge hesitated.
“I know who it is. Let them in.”
“K, prez.”
Sugar got in front of me. “David said he knew you’d never ask for his help when I was on the phone with him. A few minutes ago.”
“A few minutes ago?” I was stunned.
“Yeah, he wanted to announce his arrival. I’m sorry.” A tear rolled down her face. “I’m just as shocked as you. I never expected him to come all this way without your permission. I’m so sorry.”
I bit the inside of my cheek until it bled. I was furious. Two people I trusted went behind my back. “Get in the clubhouse, Sugar. Get the kittens to help you and Tina cook. Looks like we’re going to be feeding a dozen more people.”
Between my dad and his brothers, and the Heretics, we’d have a full house. I didn’t need this shit on top of everything else. But I would swallow my pride.Today I’d do anythingto bring my woman and the others home.
“Here, eat this damn piece of toast so Tina will get off my ass.” Track shoved it into my hand with a wry grin. “Angel will be home before the day is over. I feel it in my bones.”
“Fuck yeah, brother. Send those vibes my way.” I bit the toast in half.
My old man rode toward me. I didn’t hate him. But I sure as hell didn’t like him after the way he treated my mom and me. David Knight was a selfish bastard. He only cared about his club and himself. He believed inbrothers before others. I was just anotherto him.
Now, he was here at my club.