Page 20 of Jaxon

Chapter Eight

The roar of enginesfilled the night as Jaxon followed the rest of the Iron Sentinels through the winding roads toward the Vipers’ hideout.

This wasn’t just about retaliation, it was about protecting Harper and Mia.About ensuring their safety from a threat that had come too close to home.

As they neared the abandoned warehouse that served as the Vipers’ base, Jaxon’s grip tightened on the handlebars.He glanced over at Gunner, who gave a sharp nod, his expression hard.The brothers were ready.They had planned for this, but no amount of preparation could ease the storm brewing in Jaxon’s chest.

The bikes skidded to a halt in the dirt lot, the sound of engines cutting off one by one, leaving a tense silence in their wake.

Jaxon dismounted, his heart pounding as he led the charge toward the building.His brothers flanked him.They moved as one, a unified force ready to bring down the Vipers.

Inside, the warehouse was dimly lit.The air was thick with the scent of oil and smoke, the remnants of a fire burning in a barrel in the corner.

The Vipers were there, lounging and laughing, their guard down, unaware of the storm about to hit.Jaxon didn’t wait.He stepped into the room.

“Clay!I’m here for you,” he yelled.

The room erupted into chaos.The Vipers scrambled for weapons, but the Iron Sentinels were faster, more prepared.Fists flew, the sound of metal clashing against metal echoed through the space.Gunshots echoed.

Jaxon pushed forward, his eyes locked on Clay, who stood at the back of the room.Even cornered, Clay had the gall to sneer at him.

“You think you can come after my family and get away with it?”Jaxon growled out.“You made a mistake, Clay.”

Clay laughed, the sound grating against Jaxon’s nerves.“You think you can protect them?You’ll never be able to keep them safe.”

Rage boiled in Jaxon’s veins, fueling his movements as he charged at Clay.

Their fists collided, the force of the impact sending them both staggering back.Jaxon recovered first, landing a solid punch to Clay’s jaw.The fight was brutal, every punch, every kick driven by the need to end this threat once and for all.The sounds of the fight around them faded into the background as Jaxon and Clay faced off.

Clay was strong, a formidable opponent, but Jaxon fought with a fierceness born of desperation and love.He couldn’t let Clay win.He wouldn’t.

Clay lunged at him, a knife glinting in his hand.Jaxon dodged, grabbing Clay’s wrist and twisting it until the knife clattered to the ground.They grappled, each trying to gain the upper hand.The world narrowed down to the two of them, the stakes higher than they had ever been.

Finally, with a burst of strength, Jaxon slammed Clay into the wall, his forearm pressing against his throat.

“This ends now,” Jaxon said.

Clay smirked, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.“You think this ends with me?The Vipers aren’t going anywhere.”

Before Jaxon could respond, Clay kneed him in the stomach, forcing him to release his grip.Clay stumbled back, his eyes wild as he realized the tide of the fight was turning against him.

With a final sneer, he turned and ran, disappearing into the shadows of the warehouse.Jaxon cursed, his breath ragged as he watched Clay flee.He wanted to chase after him, to end it once and for all, but the sound of his brothers fighting pulled him back.

They needed him here.The Iron Sentinels were holding their own, the Vipers outmatched and disoriented by the surprise attack.

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