Page 31 of Brick's Redemption

“They’re back.”

“The fuck? How is that possible?”

Mike knew everything about Hesh and his murder, how our club ended the war by taking out most of the members. The rest fled, and since they’d been gone for fifteen years, we all thought it was over. Judge wanted them all dead. Thorn showed mercy to a few of the younger members and prospects who didn’t want to end up in body bags.

It was a mistake to let any of them live.

“You remember Hesh?” I asked as his gaze focused on me.

“Yeah. Been what? Fifteen years since his death?”

“Yeah.” I ticked my chin toward the house. “That’s his daughter.”

Mike’s eyes widened. “No shit? Wow.” His surprise was genuine. “Fuck. If the Crimson Skulls are back, does that mean they’ve put a hit on Ginny?”

Smart man. “Yeah. Tried to kill us both six weeks ago.”

Mike was learning this information because he was trusted. Even Judge knew Mike was honest, and even though he was a cop, he did the right thing and helped us when he didn’t have to. Never took bribes. Always obeyed the law. Sometimes, that pissed me off, but I respected him. So did Dagger.

“Tell me what’s happening.”

Dagger gave him the short version, explaining about the safe house and why we had to leave.

“It’s good you came here. Hesh’s daughter needs protection. You should consider leaving her with me when you go take care of shit.”

Mike understood we demanded justice, and the club would get it.

“I appreciate the offer, but not sure what the next steps are other than keeping her hidden and safe until Judge can handle the Crimson Skulls.”

Mike nodded. “Don’t condone bloodshed like that in most instances, but I know what those motherfuckers are capable of.”

He did. They threatened and intimidated Audrey once, and he had to step in. That was a couple of months before Hesh was gunned down.

Dagger cleared his throat. “The club is watching Audrey’s place.”

“I figured.” Mike took a long pull from his beer. “She texted me about it.”

Dagger grunted in response.

Giving them a chance to talk, I walked away to check in with Judge. He picked up on the second ring.

“Where are you?”

“Big Mike’s.”

“Damn. I didn’t expect that.”

“Orick was too close not to stop here.”

“And secluded,” he guessed.

“Yeah.”

“Ginny good?”

No time like the present to come clean. “She’s dealing with morning sickness.”

“Morning sickness?” He sounded confused. “Fuck, Brick.”

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