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Gambit
Between Peter and theclub’s manager, we got Dan’s address and other basic information. Enough for Wizard to get started. Pops called in Bug, his computer expert.
The police beat us to Dan’s apartment. He wasn’t home. After the police left, we let ourselves in. His suitcase and most of his clothes were gone. He wasn’t planning on coming back. FUCK. By the time we got back to the compound, Papa dragged me straight to the gym. A few minutes later, we were sparring.
“Don’t hold back, brother. Let me have it.”
We were evenly matched and knew most of each other’s moves. Anger muddled my brain and made me miss a few important tells. Papa rang my bell twice before he called it quits.
“I don’t want Queenie castrating me for messing up that pretty face.”
I flipped him off. “Fuck you, asshole. Rematch when this is done. We’ll see whose face is messed up then.”
It was nearly midnight when we gathered in the chapel for church. Each man reported what they knew. Which was nothing new. I had faith in Wizard and Bug. But fuck I’m going to lose my damn mind if I don’t find my woman soon.
“Updated on turd?”
“He got on a private jet shortly after Stormy was taken, but she wasn’t on it with him,” Pops said. “I spoke with the crew that loaded the plane. No additional passengers aboard. The plane is heading to the Cayman Islands.”
“Fuck! Who do we know down there?”
“Santos is in Merida right now. We can get him to head over to the Caymans.” Papa replied.
A shout came from Wizard, “YES! I found Dan. He just checked into a motel on I-10.”
“He’s gotta be going to Galveston,” I said. “Meet me out front in five, if you're riding.”
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ARRIVING AT THE MOTELin record time, the roar of the engines blended in with the background noise of the highway. Taking no chances, we turned off our engines and coasted into the parking lot. The small seedy looking motel has seen its better days. It was all one level with each room having its own door to the outside.
Everyone got into position before I headed inside to the office. A BBW in her late fifties sat behind bulletproof glass. Not a problem. Her hair is dyed an unappealing shade of orange red. Green eyes widened as I entered the room. Her nostrils flare. She licks her lips.
She attempts seductively, “What can I help you with?”
I open my phone, pulling up a picture of Dan, before showing it to her.
“What room is he in?”
“He’s not here,” she stammers.
My eyes narrow, my lip curls. With calm precision I say, “I didn’t ask if he was here. I know he’s here. I asked, what room?”
It didn’t matter if this bitch cooperated or not. Wizard hacked their system earlier. My brothers were taking Dan down, right now. I didn’t plan on leaving loose ends. Her actions would dictate her fate.
“I can’t tell you that. It’s against the law.”
I snorted and she looked indignant. Balls. Let’s see how well she played the game.
“We both know you don’t give a flying fuck about law.” I pulled out a wad of cash as I spoke.
Her eyes widened. She licked her lips again, sizing me up. Her look turned calculating.
“What’s he to you?”
“He has something that’s mine. You don’t take what’s mine and come out unscathed.”
She jumped to her feet. “Are you threatening me?”
