Page 110 of The Originals

“I can’t wait to be there, Jack.”

Too fucking sweet.

Jack walked out with Colleen close behind. He could’ve had her hang back for a few minutes so as to not to raise anysuspicions, but Jack was beyond trying to hide it. He wouldn’t flaunt it, but there was no reason to deny it. As he breached the doors, he noticed a few members at the bar. One particular old lady glanced over. But Regina wasn’t looking at him. Her gaze was laser focused on Colleen behind him. She snorted, and she shook her head, though it didn’t seem disapproving.

He started toward the bar, but Tully stepped in his path, lowering his voice. “A minute, Jack?”

As Colleen passed, Jack glanced over just as she looked back with a small smile on her lips. They’d have a drink, but as soon as he finished, he’d be taking her back to his place.

“Not sure if you knew about it, but” —Tully paused, looking toward the back door— “the boys are here.”

The boys?

Jack furrowed his brows. “Whose boys?”

Tully smirked. “Yours.”

What the hell was he talking about? Kase and Caden? That was impossible. Caden was in football camp, and Kase was camping and at a festival out of state.

“They’re here?”

Tully lifted his chin toward the yard. “Out back. All five of them.”

Jack ground his teeth and sighed heavy. He didn’t need to know who the other three were.I’m gonna kill these assholes.Jack made his way through the room, ignoring everyone at the bar, and stalked down the hall. When he got to the door, he threw it open and scanned the yard. There were a few girls and brothers mingling around the fire and another few off to the side by the picnic table. He searched for the boys but didn’t see them until he turned to walk back inside. Jack grabbed the handle and halted. On the side of the clubhouse closest to the lot, the five boys were gathered around a bike. Kase and Roman were bentdown checking out the engine while Saint was inspecting the tires. Caden and Drake were standing off to the side.

Jack should’ve known to look for them where the bikes were parked. While all the boys had taken an interest in motorcycles and riding, Kase, Saint, and Roman were the most devoted. Jack had little hope that Caden would join the MC when he turned eighteen, but he knew the other three would.

He stalked across the yard.

“What the hell are you doing?”

Caden spun around alongside his buddy, Drake. Saint and Roman immediately straightened and shifted away from the bike. Kase was slower to get up and made no effort to move away.I built him tough.

Jack hardened his stare, focusing on Kase, who’d always been the ring leader.

“Why the fuck aren’t you in Virginia?” He jerked his head to Caden. “And why the fuck aren’t you in camp?”

Caden shared a look with Kase then shrugged.

“They let us have a free day,” Caden said.

Drake smiled with a nod. “Yeah, don’t have to report in until tomorrow at eight in the morning. Cool, right?”

Jack squinted, eyeing both boys and shaking his head. He dragged his hand over his mouth. “A free day doesn’t mean you leave the grounds!”

Caden shrugged. “They never said we couldn’t.”

Jack gripped his hips and drew in a deep breath.I’m gonna fucking kill all five.

“Pop, it ain’t that big of a deal.” Kase said.

“The fuck it isn’t.” He shot out his hand, pointing at Caden and Drake. “Those two are supposed to be in camp. Did you bust them out?”

Kase smirked. “Just for a night, Pop. Figured we’d come here, maybe grab a beer. What do you say?”

Jack scoffed. “I say you’re a bunch of fucking dipshits.”

He turned his attention to Saint and Roman. “Your folks know where you are?”

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