“How big can your shield go?” Phoe asked.
“Pretty big. If Poker amplifies me, I’d say the size of a football stadium,” Noble replied.
Phoe grinned. “I know exactly where Rage can go for the next few days. That’s why I bought Reading Hall.”
Drake nodded grimly. “It’s not the first time we’ve stayed there. With Rivendell and Ewok Village, there’s plenty of space. The kids can bunk in the ballroom. They’ll think it’s a huge adventure. Ace. Call everyone together and have them head there. I’ll call Liz and Matthais, and they can get security to fetch the sleeping bags, etcetera.”
“Sounds like you’ve done this before,” I muttered.
“Several times,” Phoe agreed, looking grim. “Silvie, have the women take their dishes to Reading Hall and give them to Mrs Ames; she’ll organise the dining room for us.”
“Okay.” Silvie scuttled off, and Phoe turned to Autumn and Lindsey. “When you arrive at Reading Hall, the emergency plan is the study. Rooms are allocated and have been updated recently. As everyone arrives, give them their rooms.”
I watched as Rage MC’s President and Queen Bee got to work. It was impressive. My sisters and I stepped back as people raced around, chivvying kids into vehicles. Brothers kissed the old ladies goodbye, and soon a convoy of cars left the compound.
“Where are you staying?” Drake asked, turning to Romeo.
“We’ll book a hotel.”
“Yeah. Expect Phoe on your doorstep, creating drama. Follow us to the Hall.”
“Nah, it’s fine…”
“I’m warning you. I’m not responsible for Phoe’s actions. She will literally camp out in front of your door until you do as you’re told. Give in gracefully, man,” Drake warned.
Romeo turned and glanced at me as I agreed. “Might as well, Romeo, it makes sense for us to be together. Plus, Noble would have to stay to maintain the shield,” I replied.
“Good point.” Romeo checked with Bogeyman, who nodded.
“We’ll take the offer of hospitality,” he said.
“Great idea,” Drake agreed.
Several hours later, my sisters and the Royal Bastards had commandeered Phoe’s private tower. We were totally shell-shocked.
“Holy crap, those kids ain’t sane,” Noble declared, shaking his head.
“No wonder the parents call them the Hellions,” Bogeyman added.
“Half the shit they pulled can’t be legal. I’m surprised this house is still standing,” Romeo muttered.
“The insurance must be sky-high,” Nun agreed.
“That basement level for the children is a brilliant idea. This place is like a grand hotel,” Poker stated.
“Okay, so Judas. No line on him yet?” Romeo asked.
“No. I feel he’s in his twenties and new to his abilities,” I said.
“Then we can only wait. Tell me Drake has somebody ruling suspects out?” Undertaker inquired.
“Yes. His brother Mac is running names, and so is someone called Hawthorne. They’re eliminating people, but there’s somany. Thousands were involved in this war. Whoever it is certainly has the advantage of being in the shadows. Judas has planned this well,” I explained.
“Then we hunt tomorrow. Together we’ll find him,” Romeo promised, and I nodded. I couldn’t walk away now. Judas needed to be neutralised, and by my patch as a Royal Harlot, he would be.
Chapter Six.
Judas
