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“Family, huh? I vaguely remember someone telling my grandfather that we were just friends.”

She rolls her eyes at me while Niko snorts, “Yeah, we all knew that wasn’t going to last long,” He says, grinning at me.

It’s amazing how far this kid has come. He was a surly little shit. But drop him in the middle of the clubhouse surrounded by men willing to keep his mom safe and he’s a different kid. An actual kid, not someone constantly worried about the safety of his family.

I walk into the room, and Pixie shuffles forward, inviting me to sit at her back like we did the other night when we read “And Tango makes Three.” Settling in I wrap my arms around her as she tells the kids what the plan is for the next two days.

“You’re all going to stay with Mama Debs and some of the brothers. Wire, Remy, Chewy and Rhodie will all be here with you. So will Gus, Ana, Pops, Jules, Nat, Judge, Jovie’s grandpa Flack and Aunt Lovely. They’ll all keep you safe.”

“So will me and Sage. Pops got us hunting bows so we will be armed and ready,” Niko says seriously. He catches my gaze and I give him a nod. He gives me a little smile back. He’s almost 18, a man. If he wants to protect his family and the clubhouse, I’m not going to stand in his way.

Pixie sighs a long, tortured sigh. “I knew Mama Debs was dangerous.” I chuckle at her words because she’s not wrong. She’s as much of a menace as the rest of the Ol Ladies. I’m just glad that we’ve been too busy for my woman to be drawn into girls’ night. I shudder, Pixie twisting her head to look at me in confusion.

“Nothing babe, just thinking,”

She holds my gaze a moment before turning back to the kids.

“OK lazybones, let’s get you all up and fed. The earlier we leave, the quicker we can get back to you all.”

Blanche

I double check that I have everything in my bag. The case I normally carry when I stake out the Keep is staying here because Tav, my perfect, wonderful man, has gifted me with a case full of all the top of the line toys he uses. Gone are my older model night vision goggles, replaced with these sleek numbers that are now perched on my head like a headband.

“Look at you looking all sexy and dangerous,” Tav smirks, holding my head in his big hands, moving me to where he can place a kiss on my head without the goggles getting in the way.

“Thanks, a hot man gave me these,” I grin up at him. I know I should worry about what’s going to happen, but somehow having Tav with me makes me feel ten feet tall and unstoppable. I never knew that having someone at my back while I do this was going to feel so good.

“You almost packed up there? The others want to get on the road soon.”

“Yup. This needs to go in the car and I’m set.” I close up my goodies and set the large case on the floor.

To stop any suspicion from the local PD, namely Officer Martin, we decided the best way for us to travel was to have me and Tav in my mom car, my brothers driving their vehicle, and the MC brothers on their bikes. They were going to leave two ata time, in different directions. Apparently, no one in the town will notice them given that they often ride together to work. The brothers will all meet up outside of town limits to ride as one, and those in vehicles will bring up the rear.

While we’re gone, the others will put their plan into action. I’m still not sure what that all entails, but whatever it is, it’ll get Officer Martin out of our hair. Marx has already lodged a complaint with the Rose Grove PD and gave Sergeant Davies the evidence that he was involved in some particularly sketchy stuff. Marx got word earlier this morning that he’s been stood down pending investigation. Chewy says this is going to play straight into their hands. I’m hoping it does because Tav, Gus and Jules are all a little concerned that the torture and murder ban has her acting out of sorts. I don’t know what she’s normally like, but listening to Tav I’m guessing she isn’t usually into crafting and planning baby showers.

Marx’s whistle pierces the air, and Tav and I make our way into the common room where everyone has assembled.

“Fox and Nitro have left already. Judge and Tank, you’re next.” Both men nod, grab their things, and head out.

Marx then turns to my brothers but before he can continue with his orders Vic speaks up.

“Chris is going to stay here with Lovely and Bee. It’s not that we don’t trust your men, but she’s scared, running from the only place she’s ever known, and a new mom. She needs support from her family,”

Marx nods, “Good. I was concerned that she wouldn’t be ready to be here without her family. Having your brother here will make her feel secure and she can get to know the women.”

Vic gives him a chin up and gives Chris a hug, before hugging Lovely. Then Dom does the same. Knowing how Dom feels about what my father has created, I think I might have competition forgetting rid of the council members. They both grab their bags and head out to their vehicle.

“Tav and Blanche, you are bringing up the rear. Blanche, you’re positive that Royal is at the Keep?”

Nodding I check my phone, “Yup. My contact inside said he’s been having emergency meetings in the Keep. Mercy is not going to live for much longer, which means Royal’s making his move to take over. He’ll be there, so will the rest of them.”

“Any eyes on Hammer?”

“Yup, he left the Keep for two hours yesterday, then returned. Hasn’t left since.”

“We need you to bring him back unscathed for Chewy’s plan to work,” Rhodie says.

Marx runs his hand down his beard. “Savage and Dex, I know Hammer was the reason you wanted to ride out. You happy to bring him in for Chewy to take care of?” Both men nod and then grin. I’ve never seen Chewy in action, but I’ve heard the stories.

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