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Seven
Hudson
Jagger drives us toward home, David’s in the front and Mia’s head is against my shoulder as she sleeps. The rest of the men are in two other cars, one in front and one behind. Now we know what Martin’s end game is, we’re going to ensure that nothing happens. The car behind will be turning off soon and heading to the hospital. They’re on protection duty for my mom, there’s no way that fucker is going to get another shot at her.
“David, did you talk to Rory?” I ask quietly not wanting to wake Mia.
“Yes boss, he said your father was talking to them, that he’s been demanding answers and if they haven’t been forthcoming he’s been forcing those answers out of them.”
“Good, has Aaron checked in?” I ask, wondering how long my dad’s going to take, the longer he’s there the more chance he’ll be caught.
“Yes boss, he called just as we were leaving the church. He said to tell you that you were right. He has a visual.” David replies and I smile. “Boss, may I ask, what he has a visual on?”
“Martin,” I respond and watch as both Jagger and David immediately still.
“We have him in our sights?” David asks cautiously, I know he’s dying to get his hands on him.
“Yes, once my father has done his job, we’ll be leaving the bodies where he stays. Show him that we can get to his family as well,” I reply, wondering if I should have David go to Aaron or not? If I do, can I trust him to reign in his anger and stay hidden? Or will he lose the plot and maybe have Martin run, making us lose him again? “David, once it’s done, you’ll be with Aaron, watching to see where that fucker goes.”
“Boss, when Portia died I vowed I’d extract revenge, I promised her parents that I’d make the man that killed her pay. I’m not going to go against you to get that revenge because I know that once we have him, my promise will be made. I may not be the man to end him, but I’ll be part of the reason he’s dead,” He’s reassuring me that I’m making the right decision.
“I respect that, I really do, but I expect you to take the shot if that fucker runs. I’d rather him dead than have him regroup and take more shots at our families.”
He nods. “Understood boss, if he does a runner, I’ll take him out. If not, we’ll bring him in and we can play.” His tone is sadistic and I smile, my boys love their blood. Not only that, they love exacting revenge and I’m not one to let them down, except when it’s to do with my family.
“Jagger, once my dad’s finished, I’ll ask him to watch Mia. You’ll organize a meeting. Every man is to be in attendance other than Aaron and David. Anyone not in attendance will be put on notice. Once the meeting is done, I want you to have the men sweep the club for bugs. No more shit, we’re getting our house in order.”
“Will do boss, I’ll call Coby and see if he’s got anything we can use in his office. What about your mom, when will she be going home?”
Mia lets out a low moan and I glance down at her, she looks uncomfortable but I’m not moving her. She’s strapped in her seatbelt and I’m not risking taking her out of it. “Probably another couple of days. While Martin is out there, she’ll have twenty-four seven security.”
“Have you thought about moving her into your house until this is over?” Jagger asks, “It’ll mean Mia has some company that isn’t male, and she’ll be looked after if you have to leave.”
I have thought about it, but I haven’t approached Mia about it yet. “I’ll talk to Mia and see what she thinks.” While it will be a sensible idea, I want Mia to be comfortable in her own house.
The car behind us turns, we’re almost at home. Once I get inside, I’ll be fucking happier, although Aaron hasn’t said Martin’s on the move, it doesn’t mean he doesn’t have someone watching us. Anything can happen and all of us are on alert.
Jagger pulls into the driveway and I gently wake Mia. “Let’s get you to bed.” I tell her, as I open the door.
“Hudson,” she moans. “You’ve had it twice already, let me sleep.”
Jagger laughs and David’s ears turn red, no doubt he’s hiding the laughter.
“Mia, we’re home,” I tell her a bit louder and her eyes open and she gapes at me. Jagger’s still laughing. “Come on, let’s get you inside.”
“I’m sorry,” she says sheepishly as I get out of the car.
I hold my hand out for her, she takes it. “Don’t worry about it, Princess.”
She rests her head against my chest as we walk toward the door, Jagger’s still laughing his ass off and I turn and glare at him.
I turn on the light, Mia buries her head even further into my chest, shielding her eyes from the brightness. “Go to bed baby, you need the rest.” I tell her softly, kissing the top of her head.
“Okay,” she says through her yawn. “Don’t stay up too late.” She pulls away from my chest and places a kiss on my lips. “Goodnight Jagger, goodnight David,” she says as she walks toward the bedroom.
“Goodnight, Mia,” Jagger says, the fucker still has a smile on his face.
Goodnight, Princess,” David responds.
