Page 74 of Menace

“I agree with Jonno. We need to take them out before they get a foothold,” Ren said.

Lucky was in total agreement with his SAA. “I’m with Jonno and Ren, they have to be taken out.”

Maniac lifted his hands and the muttering and mumbling instantly stopped.

“As much as I want to go to war with the Grave Robbers now it’s not the right time, not yet. The Robbers and the cartel think I don’t know they have bitches in my clubhouse, slyly sowing discontent within the ranks. They think they can overthrow the officers by having our brothers rise up against us, they have no fuckin’ clue. I’m not sayin’ we don’t have a couple of bad apples who might be greedy enough to take their money. It’s common knowledge there are some patches who disagree with the way I do business. I don’t give a fuck. We voted and the vote is final. They lost. If they go up against me they’ll be losin’ even more. There will be no quarter given to traitors.”

Silence, no one said a word.

“To get back to Jonno’s problem. I’ll put out a call to all chapters for volunteers to support LV in their fight. I’ll be bringin’ it to the table durin’ tomorrow’s meet. We all need to be aware what we’re facing. The cartel is goin’ to push hard but we’re not goin’ down. Not now, not ever. They kicked the wrong ants nest this time. Once we’re done Los Rojos will no longer be a problem in our territories.”

Jonno didn’t look happy. He wanted more than what their prez offered. Lucky couldn’t blame him. If he was the prez in LV he would be feeling exactly the same.

There was nothing more to say and the meet broke up. Lucky walked out with Dive and the brother gave him a raised eyebrow. He knew what he was saying without saying it. Dive agreed with Jonno. He would vote for war against the Robbers.

Before walking into the common room he steeled his spine for what was coming.

Fucking Carmella Mendez.

He heard her fake laugh and disgust rolled in his gut. Being taller than everyone made it easy to pick her out. She was at the bar, several of his brothers crowded around her. They looked at her with lust in their eyes and it was obvious she loved the attention.

He stood watching for several minutes.

“What the fuck is that whore doin’ in your clubhouse?” Jonno’s voice was filled with hate.

“Can’t explain right now, brother, but it’s not what it seems. She thinks I’m a mark but she’s wrong, she’s the mark.” Lucky explained quietly.

Jonno shook his head in disbelief.

“Be very careful, Lucky. She’s poison.”

“I know. I’m stayin’ out of her claws as much as possible.” He looked around checking that they were alone. “There’s no way I’m puttin’ my dick in her filthy snatch. She’s a job, that’s all.”

Jonno shook his head, worry showing in his eyes.

“You’re playin’ with fire, brother. She’s a Mendez and they’re killers. Be fuckin’ careful.”

With that little bit of advice the brother walked into the party. His two chapter brothers immediately joined him, taking his back.

Fuck. This was seriously fucked up.

Looking around the room he made eye contact with Dive and Magic as he walked over to the bitch. They instantly joined him. Tonight he was going to need the back up.

She saw him coming and gave him a wide welcoming smile. He hated smiling back at her. But did so anyway.

“There you are,mi amor, I’ve been waiting for ever. Where have you been?” She plastered herself to his front and he loosely put his arms around her.

“Business.” He looked at the brothers who had been with her, making a note of their names. “I see my brothers have kept you entertained.”

She gave a coquettish little smile and winked. “They did, but I missed you.”

“Mmmmmh.” He didn’t say more.

Looking at the club girl tending bar he held up a hand and she nodded. He watched as she got him a soda, passing the can across the bar. He wouldn’t be drinking tonight.

“What the hell is that?” Carmella gave the poor girl a death stare.

“I’m on duty and she knows it. I’m not drinkin’ tonight.”

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