The headlights of multiple bikes flash through the night as the Lucifer’s Heretics MC make their way toward us through the empty field.
“Something doesn’t feel right about this,” Tracker mutters under his breath next to me.
I nod in agreement, glancing around at my brothers I brought with me. I’d left Nerd, Ranger, and Cane back at the clubhouse to protect Rachel and the twins as a precautionary. Right now, my gut is churning with that decision. Maybe I should have left Tracker back there as well or Blaze. Hell, I should have left Shadow with her. I know I can count on my brothers with my life, but this is Rachel we’re talking about.
Between her, Luca, and Corinne, they own my heart the same way Horse does with my grandkids.
“Let’s get this shit over and done with. I plan to head back as soon as these assholes leave,” I grumble.
“Agreed,” Tracker nods.
As the bikes come to a stop not far from where we are standing, all but one man stayed sitting astride their bikes. I’m guessing the one who got off is Torben, the Prez of the Lucifer’s Heretics MC.
“Where’s Raynor?” he asks, spitting on the ground as he walks toward me.
“He’s here,” I say nonchalantly, pointing behind me.
“I suggest you hand him over,” Torben sneers.
“Or what?” I retort.
“Or I’ll make your life a living hell,” Torben threatens.
“How would you be able to make my life a living hell? You have nothing on us to do so,” I say, narrowing my eyes on the asshole in front of me.
Chuckling, he reaches into his pocket and pulls his phone out. Hitting a couple buttons, he lets the phone ring. “Yo, Torben, I’m here.” I stiffen at the familiar voice.
Jackal.
“Good, go ahead and do as I asked,” Torben says, grinning the entire time he gives the order before disconnecting. “You have about thirty seconds to hand over Raynor before your world is blown to smithereens.”
“Neo, help Shadow bring Raynor over,” I call out over my shoulder, not letting Torben out of my sight.
A moment later, Shadow tosses Raynor’s head at Torben, who catches it. Neo drops the body at his feet.
“Here’s your son,” I snap.
“You’re a dead man, Stoney,” Torben growls as he throws Raynor’s head to the ground.
“That would be your son, not me,” I sneer.
“Don’t worry, your time is coming, but first, I think I’ll have a little fun. Have you talked to Rachel recently?” he asks as a sadistic grin crosses his face.
My heart stops at his question.
“No, I suppose you haven’t. You might want to get on that before it’s too late.” Torben chuckles and moves back to his bike. As he straddles his bike, his black eyes meet mine. “Look forward to hearing from you soon. Just know, Horse and Kenny will be next,” he calls out as he starts his bike.
I don’t waste another minute in pulling my phone out and dialing Rachel’s number. It goes right to voicemail. Fuck, come on. Ending the call, I dial Ranger. His phone rings until it goes to voicemail. Fuck me! Finding Nerd’s number, I put the phone to my ear.
“Prez,” Nerd groans on the second ring.
“Why the fuck isn’t anyone else answering their phones?” I demand.
“Sorry, Prez, Ranger’s busy taking care of Rachel and Momma B,” Nerd says apprehensively.
“What happened?” I ask as I turn to face Bear.
“They ambushed us, Prez. Almost thirty men came in here. Jackal was with them. They beat Rachel and Momma B. That’s not all they did either. They . . . umm . . . they . . .”
“Spit it out,” I snap.
“Fuck, Prez, Rachel doesn’t even know yet,” Nerd says.
“Know what?” I snarl.
“They took the twins,” he rushes out.
Without responding to Nerd, I disconnect and glance from Bear to Tracker. “Get to the clubhouse. Take Neo with you,” I order them, then look to Blaze, Shadow, and Coyote. “You three are with me,” I declare and turn to walk over to my bike.
The blood in my veins goes still at what he said. Then I let Torben’s words replay in my head. “Don’t worry, your time is coming, but first, I think I’ll have a little fun.”
If Torben thinks this is him having a little fun, he must be confused because he’s just signed a notice which only the devil himself will take. No one fucks with my family.
Silently, I get on my bike and bring her to life. As much as I want to check on Rachel, I need to find my kids first.
I won’t allow them to get away with this. Luca and Corinne are mine and I’ll destroy those who put them in harm’s way.
28
Stoney
“Prez, want to tell us what’s goin’ on?” Blaze asks cautiously as we pull up to the gate of the Franklin Charter. The entire way here, I planned what needed to be done. And the four of us will get it done. This won’t be the first time our club has dealt with something like this, and it won’t be the last.
Lifting my hand, I wave at the prospect to open the gate. After a moment, the gate swings open. I quickly make it through the gate and park my bike near Horse’s and Twister’s.
“We’re here because Gadget has some things we need,” I say as I climb off my bike.
“What are you planning, Prez?” Shadow asks.
“We’re gonna go get my kids back and blow those motherfuckers to the moon,” I seethe.
“Hold up, they have Luca and Corinne,” Blaze demands, clenching his fists.
“Yeah, they attacked Rachel and Momma B,” I state as I move toward the door. “Let’s get what we need from Gadget and get out of here. Time’s ticking and I can’t face Rachel without bringing Luca and Corinne home.”
“Who’s Luca and Corinne?” Horse’s voice meets my ears before I see
