Page 32 of Brick's Redemption

Yeah, I figured he’d say that. “I love her, Judge.”

Silence greeted me for nearly a minute.

“Can’t say I didn’t see that coming. You’ve always been close to Hesh and his family.”

That was a better response than I deserved.

“Didn’t set out to fall for her. Just happened.”

“I know that.” He paused, clearing his throat. “Known you since we were kids. You deserve some happiness, brother.”

Wow. “Appreciate that, Judge.”

“Keep her safe. If you see any Crimson Skulls, notify me right away.”

“Will do. You need us back there?”

“You lay low with Ginny. Dagger needs to get his ass moving. Crimson Skulls rode by Audrey’s place this morning.”

Fuck!

“I’ll let him know.”

“Stay in touch.”

Judge ended the call.

I knew as soon as I told Dagger what happened, he’d be pissed and hopping on his bike.

He must have picked up something was going down by my expression. As soon as he saw me, he squared his shoulders.

“What did Judge say?”

I told him about the conversation.

“Shit!” He didn’t say anything to Mike, who looked pissed by the information.

“Dag!”

“I’m going straight there, Mike. I won’t leave them vulnerable.”

“I’ll call Audrey.”

“It’s better if you don’t,” Dagger replied as he jumped on his bike. “She’ll only worry and get herself worked up.”

Mike nodded. “Yeah, you’re right.”

“We’ve got eyes on them. They’ll be safe until I can reach them.”

“I’m not liking it, but okay. Have her message me once you’re there. I need to know they’re both okay.”

Audrey and Dagger’s teenage son.

“They’re my family, Mike. That’s never stopped being true.”

“I’ll hold you to that.”

Dagger started the engine and sped off, probably speeding the entire way to Vegas. It was a long trip, thirteen hours, and every minute Dag would be concerned for their safety. He didn’t say that to Mike, but I knew.

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