Page 25 of Gypsy Angel

“Ok, I guess. He’s not answering any of our calls. Doc and Snake went by earlier. His car is in the drive but he’s not answering his door. They used their spare key to check the house, but he wasn’t there. We figured he went to his storage unit and got his motorcycle out and went off. I’ll ask the commander tomorrow if he put in for time off and just didn’t tell us.”

“Is that like him?” Viper’s concern for the angry man going up just a little.

“Honestly, no. But then again, none of us truly understand his anger right now. He’s always told us they were just friends with benefits when they weren’t seeing other people. She was the only one single at the time, which isn’t unusual since she never really seriously dated, now I know why. He has always had a string of girls in and out of his bed, never keeping one more than a week or two at most.” Highlander shrugged, shaking his head.

“I hope this doesn’t cause an issue with your team and Cheryl. I know she thinks highly of them.”

Highlander chuckled a little. “The lass needs not to worry. My team is taking her side in this. They knew the score between her and Joker. Like I told ye last night, she will always have our support. My wife considers her a sister, so she is family, not only to me but to my team.”

“Do you think whatever they are going to plan is going to work? I have to admit I’m very hesitant about this plan. No way for us to be in there with them.” Viper growled, wishing there was another option.

“Babe, it’s going to work! It has to.” Diesel answered as she came into the kitchen with the others following behind her.

“Is there a way for us to be with ye lasses? I have to agree with Viper. I don’t like sending ye four in there. And before ye start ye sassing me lass, it has nothing to do with ye abilities. It has to do with the unknown in this situation. While we all know it’s Diesel’s brother, we don’t know what he’s been up to since she left home and how truly dangerous he or those surrounding him truly are.” Highlander explained, putting a hand up when Pratt was gearing up to argue with her husband.

Viper watched as the four women looked at each other for several moments before York spoke up. “Diez, how pissed off would they be if Viper was to show up with you? The plan is to make myself or Showalter the one they make a move for, especially if we are with you. Highlander will no doubt be glued to Pratt’s side.”

“Actually, York has a good point. If your little brother was as angry at you for ditching Krieger, you show up on the arms of Viper with us in tow would surely cause him to fuck up. Maybe tip his hand.” Pratt surmised, sitting on Highlander’s lap, wrapping an arm around him.

EIGHTEEN

Diesel had to stop and think for several moments at the idea. While she knew Symon’s anger towards her, remembered the things he said and did to her as he assaulted her, she had to really stop and think about what his reaction would be if she showed up with Viper.

“Without knowing if Krieger is there, I can honestly say Symon would be surprised, one to see me alive, and two that I was with someone. Especially someone like Viper. Hell, he may even try to goad him.” Diesel admitted, chewing on her thumbnail until Viper pulled her hand out of her mouth as he pulled her into his lap.

“There’s nothing he can say that will make me lose my shit.” Viper promised, kissing the side of Diesel’s head.

“Um, yeah, he could.” Showalter spoke up. “He will goad you about the backdoor part.”

“I think Diesel can handle that part herself. Between her own smart-ass attitude, being around us for as long as she has, something tells me it will be Diez who responds when he starts that shit.” Pratt smirked over at Diesel, winking.

“So, just these two or should we see about bringing someone in for Showalter and York?” Diesel asked, looking between the other women.

“I’d like to bring Jacko in with us, if that’s ok with you ladies. I can pair him up with one of them.” Viper offered, looking at the two women in question.

“Pair him with York. The plan is to get them to focus on me. I’ll be alongside Diesel offering insults to our gracious, ignorant hosts. My specialty, honestly.” Showalter clarified her standing in the operation.

“Babe, are you sure your commanding officer will be ok with you going to LA?” Pratt asked, turning to look at her husband.

“Aye lass. I took a leave of absence. I explained that ye needed me and with what’s going on with Diesel. He agreed to put the team in time out for a bit. Plus, it gives Joker time to get his head out of his arse. I’m going to check with the commander tomorrow to see if he had put in for time off since he’s not at home and isn’t answering his damn phone for anyone right now.”

“I’m sorry…” Diesel started to tell Highlander softly.

“Lass, don’t make me put my wife on her feet and turn ye over my knee and tan that luscious arse of yours. There is nothing for ye to be sorry about. Ye did nothing wrong. He’s throwing a tantrum like a damn toddler and is being treated like one. That is all.”

“I suggest you stop looking at my woman’s ass and focus on your own woman’s ass.” Viper growled, glaring at Highlander.

“Ack, calm down man! I don’t want ye wife’s arse. I only said it was luscious, which it is. Now, my wife on the other hand, her arse is a gift from the man upstairs and all mine. The fact that arse belongs to me makes me a very happy man indeed.” Highlander winked at Viper as the two women in question groaned as they rolled their eyes.

“Boys!” Pratt grumbled, causing Showalter and York to laugh.

“Boys indeed. So, we’re set with a plan then? Viper, Jacko and Highlander will go in with us. We’ll get my brother all hot and bothered with my presence and Showalter’s, then go from there?” Diesel asked, clapping her hands together as if the decision is final.

“I’ve been thinking…” Pratt started, which had Viper and Highlander muttering under their breaths.

“Lass, we are going in with ye…”

“Shut it for a minute will you. We want them to make a move, doesn’t have to be in the club. From what we know they don’t make the moves in the club, which would have been the smarter thing to do, they wait a few days to make it. I’m thinking us four chicks are seen around town without you three. See if they do something. You guys follow behind in a vehicle in case a move is made.”

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