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“I’m not sure about that, Tracker. I’ll speak to Vanessa, but our roots are here and I’m not sure she’ll want to uproot Zack and leave the diner.”
“No problem. The offer is there. You verified the days I had been told for the fuckers to arrive here, and we are ready. If you hear anything else, let me know.” I close the call once he agrees to keep me informed. I don’t think they’ll take up the offer, but it is there if they need to get out of Dodge!
An hour later, I pull up outside Demon’s Rest. Cap, Finger, Rides, and Hot Rod are with me. Sometimes I sneak away to spend some alone time because always having brothers at my back gets too much. I like my personal space, and although I love my brothers, they can be a pain in the ass.
Fifteen minutes later, drinking coffee and listening to Miri explain who we all are to the four veterans, and who they are to us, I relax my shoulders and study the four of them.
I tap my knuckles on the kitchen table in front of me, gaining everyone’s attention. “Do you know more than the fact that the Iron Fallen MC will be here in about three days?”
The one introduced as Land replies, “Our brothers have told us they are preparing to leave, and that’s the last we heard. We have two brothers who may come here if any more work is available for them? They are both snipers so could come in handy.”
“Are they looking to put down roots? I’m not looking for anyone who wants to move on in a few weeks or months. I’m looking for men like yourselves who need roots, permanence, and brotherhood. I’m going to leave Cap here and speak to you about being a working prospect. You’d still work for Miri, but with a slight difference that you would be under the club’s banner.”
This time, the one called Parker replies. “We all wanted somewhere to belong, as we felt we were floating along with no purpose. When Trace gave us the offer to come here and work with Miri we jumped at the opportunity. We know how to work hard, and we can turn these houses around to be flipped or rented out. Either way, we’ll put in the work and support Miri with the business in the best way we can.”
“That’s good. Miri is still finding her feet, but she’ll do whatever is needed for you and the business. If you have brothers who want to come and join Miri’s team let her know, bring them in and if Miri is okay with them, then that’s good with me,” I say it in such a way they know Miri is the boss, but she has my support if she needs it.
“If the two want to come, we’ll have to do a double up in two rooms,” Miri tells the team. “Would you have a problem with that?”
Colter laughs, “We could build a granny apartment out back and throw them in that.”
Chuckles erupt between the four of them, but Bastian rubs his chin. “Actually, that’s not a bad idea. We could throw up a small two-bedroom place in the back because it is large enough to do that. That old shed can be ripped down, it’s not worth saving. Two bedrooms, a small kitchen and a bathroom are all that’s needed. They’ll use the kitchen, living room, and everything else here anyway.”
“Do it if it is needed.” I look at Miri as I give the go-ahead as far as I’m concerned. I’m done here, and quickly head out with, of course, brothers at my back. My mind is already thinking about the Iron Fallen, and I’m eager to take out Snake when he arrives.
Chapter 26
JOKER
It’s been a long morning. I’ve had two local recovery jobs, each one was quick, but one was plain stupid. Running out of gas with two kids in the car is ridiculous, and I nearly lost my temper when she tried to give me her telephone number. I mean really! Kids in the car, and she is trying to proposition someone, is plain ludicrous.
Stepping out of the recovery office, I give Tripp, Jay, and Bull a wave. Demon is parking his hog as I reach mine. “Nothing going on just now, Demon.”
“Okay. I’ll stop by for a few minutes before heading out to check on Jeremy’s progress with the gym and sauna building.”
Nodding as I throw my leg over my bike, “I reckon it’s going to get used a lot. I’m ready to use the gym instead of heading into Mayberry to use that one. It’s a decent gym, but it’s a trek over there each time.”
Demon steps a little closer as he continues speaking but has lowered his voice. “Are you ready for the rogue MC to turn up?”
“Yeah. I’m on clubhouse door duty. My orders are not to let any of the fuckers get inside that door.”
Demon nods. “I’m on the outside of the compound, and I’ve set traps up all over. I had Scalpel help because he was sitting around doing sweet nothing.”
“I bet that went down well!” Chuckling because I know Scalpel hates sitting around, but he also doesn’t like getting too dirty, in case he has a medical emergency to attend.
Demon smirks. “He was up for it until I had him digging to make traps for the fuckers. I’ll tell you, Joker, if they fall into one of them, they are not getting out easily.”
“I hope Pres has the pit ready with plenty of spare juice to top it up if necessary.” I throw my head back laughing because I can imagine the acid pit struggling to get rid of thirty bodies.
“Aspen wouldn’t leave us struggling. She’s a cool one when it comes to this. Robert thinks she’ll come back here to stay once this job she’s doing is finished.” Demon says it in such a way I look at him carefully. Has he an interest in Aspen? I’m not a fool, so I’m not asking him.
“She fit in with everyone, didn’t she? I liked her, and she just got on with what she was there for. She never made trouble, and she didn’t mess with the club women either.”
Demon nods. “No, she didn’t get into or cause any trouble. She was quiet, yet busy.”
Before we can say more, we both turn when we see one of the recovery trucks pulling into the garage bay. Tread jumps out of the truck and gives us a nod as he walks into the garage. Logging the vehicle in no doubt, ready for its inspection.
Back at the clubhouse I grab a bowl of soup and a grilled cheese and take a seat. I watch Cilla playing with Ayla in the common room from where I’m sitting in the dining area. Ayla is growing so fast. She’s walking a few steps now and much to Finger’s annoyance wants to follow Tracker around. She wouldn’t go to sleep the other night until Cilla made Tracker go to their house and coo her to sleep.
