Page 79 of A New Era

“I don’t care if it’s snowing. It’s London.”

“Yeah, yeah, I get it.” I laugh. “I’ll come find you before I leave.”

She’s so engrossed in her list I don’t think she heard me but one thing I love as I glance once more at her is seeing my ring on her finger.

By the time I join Wyatt, the Mercy and Five Falls chapter have returned and are waiting to hear why they’ve been called back.

Jamie Boy, Cody, and Ritchie walk out of the bar and join us. Dad walks around from the bar with a shotgun resting against each shoulder.

Arching my brow, he just laughs and stands at my side. Ritchie nods his approval. “I like your style, Cas.”

Putting my fingers to my mouth, I let out a loud whistle and get everyone’s attention.

“I’ve called you back because our plans with Effie have changed. As we know, Luca’s been given orders to meet her today. With the Haywards, we’re gonna attack tonight.”

I walk over to JP and ask quietly, “You good with this? You can sit out if you need to.”

He’s shaking his head before I finish speaking. “I’m good. It will be my last fuckin’ fuck you.”

“Good, brother.”

Turning to everyone else, I say, “Your old ladies are welcome to stay until we return. We leave when Luca lets us know where he’s going to.” I look at the Haywards and ask, “That's good with you?”

“Perfect,” Jamie Boy says.

The last time the club attempted to take Effie down Ford lost his life. We can’t afford to take another hit but if I have my way, it will go as smooth as fucking butter.

Chapter Twenty-One

Leo

“Maybe it’s best Luca doesn’t know we’re coming?” Jamie Boy says, and I want to smash my fist into his jaw.

“I’m not blindsiding my brother.”

Brothers murmur their agreement and I walk over to the side of the road and dig out my phone. I want to take down Effie as much as the Haywards but not if it puts my brother in harm’s way. Hitting his number, I press the phone to my ear, and each ring has my gut tightening.

When he answers, relief hits me like a boulder.

“Brother?”

“Where are you?”

“We’ve just stopped for gas. Got about an hour’s ride till we got to the docks. Why?”

“I couldn’t tell you earlier, but the Haywards found out about this run and we’re currently about an hour behind you. I’m calling to warn you that we’re attacking today.”

“What the fuck? I’m only getting what? An hour’s notice? Is that why Jamie Boy wanted to know where I was going?” he barks.

“Yeah. If it weren’t for me, they wouldn’t have warned you at all,” I tell him. “Be ready and warn the guys but give nothing away.”

“Will do.”

“I’ll text when we’re there so you know to expect us at any second.”

He hangs up and I put my phone away. I join the Haywards near their SUV.

“Since you’ve got all the answers, care to share your plan once we get there?” I say, losing the will to keep my patience.

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