Page 29 of Reckless
Chapter Fifteen
Wrench
The clubhouse is packed. Pres told us all to grab anyone who matters and bring them here before lockdown started at three p.m., which is also when he wanted us all in church. I wanted to grab Carly when I saw her earlier and bring her here. If she gets hurt because I can't protect her, I don't know what I'll do.
The prospects have been told that no one gets in or out without Pres's permission even one of the brothers. I head down to church, and I haven't seen the room this packed and tense in a long ass time. There are a couple of us missing, but I know they were on a run, so they're probably on their way.
Pres nods to Tracker, and he shuts the door. His face is twisted, and he looks like he's been through the wringer. "Today, we lost two of our own." The whole room freezes, as everyone looks around to see whose missing. I know already, I noticed their absence once I walked in. Two jackasses would always be screwing around until the second that door closed. "Colt and Hunt will be missed, but they will not go unavenged. With each day, we are getting closer to figuring out just exactly who is screwing with us."
Looking around I can see the toll all of this is taking on the club. Everyone is stoic as they listen to the same speech Pres has given us for a month. He's never wanted to tell them we didn't know shit about who has been coming after us. The only difference is that this time his words ring true. We are getting closer, especially with the information I dug up the other day.
“They were on their way back after making the run, ran over some barbed wire, then got ambushed. Close to thirty bullets between the two of them. It wasn’t just a killing, it was a fucking message. Now we need to put these last few pieces together and show them who the fuck they decided to come after!” Fists bang on tables as shouts of ‘hell yea’ and ‘get them’ sound from the entire room.
"Until further notice, no one in or out unless I give the okay. I will not sacrifice anyone else. Aside from that, stay alert, and any information you hear comes straight to me, we are keeping things close this time. I don't think we have any leaks, but I'm not taking any chances. Club girls are not permitted in until this shit is figured out, hope you fuckers have stockpiles of lotion in your rooms." Laughter sounds from the table. "Dismissed, except for Wrench."
I look up at Pres and give him a nod. Once the room is clear, only the two of us are left.
"I know that shit has been tense lately. I get why you're pissed off, but I need you to be clear-headed and on point through this whole thing. We could have a lot more casualties if we don't end this shit soon." He sits down, and for the first time today, he looks tired and somewhat defeated. "I get that feeling when you think you met the girl that's it for you. I wish you would have found her before she signed on, before she stepped foot in our doors, before she was labeled. It would have changed everything."
I really do get what he's saying, but it doesn't mean I agree with it. I've been trying to work through what I really want in my head, and it's been fucking killing me. As much as I love this club and my brothers, Carly is it for me. It's like I can't even take a full breath when she's not near me. If it comes down to my watch or her, I don't know that I'll be able to walk away from her. I'm hoping once all this shit comes down, I can make my case one more time.
“I need you to keep digging. We don’t have time to drag our heels on this one.”
“Got it. I’ll be on it day and night.” I stand up and walk out, determined to figure this shit out quickly, and hope that gets me some wiggle room with other issues.
Walking into my room, I sit down at the computer and go through some documents my financial contact sent me. The account that's been paying everyone is from a small bank that only has about thirty accounts total. Each one has a decent amount of money, but nothing compared to the main one. Right now their balance is just below five million dollars.
I need a few more things before I can make the transfer and take everything they have to their name.
