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I knew damn well Uncle Chance’s team had tortured a guy they’d held captive, and most of this information came from him. We’d been investigating the cultists ever since Uncle Chance called me in. This was gonna be a media frenzy when it broke. Women and children enslaved and abused, and the kidnapped granddaughter of the fifth richest man in the world.
This would make or break Grey’s and my careers. We couldn’t afford to have it go wrong. The SWAT leader and I already had shared words. Captain Myers wanted to go in quietly and not bring any buddies. I told him I’d tell his wife how brave but stupid he was. But Myers was swinging his cock, trying to overrule me. Well, I had a little test for Myers planned. We’d see who had the biggest dick.
Grey and I talked as the MC’s Inner Circles arrived. Master Hoshi, Akemi, Simone, and Butch from the Juno Group joined us. Hawthorne walked in with Leila, Nigel, and Davies. Jacob, Casey’s dad, was next with three men I didn’t recognise by his side representing the Delta Force aspect. Hellfire officers who were fit were present, Diesel and Alice, Banshee, Tiny, Bear, and Big Al. Not seeing Uncle Chance leading them was strange, but I understood why. Finally, Willoughby Adams stepped in with his head of security and two other guys. They sat quietly, which caused me to raise an eyebrow at Grey, who shrugged.
“Let’s start. Everyone knows who Alice really is and what happened to her,” I said, and Alice blushed. “For those unsure, a quick recap. Alice was born to Edward and Hilary Adams. Edward was the eldest son of Willoughby, who is with us today. Willoughby had another boy who was disowned, Charles. Charles tortured and killed Alice’s parents and kidnapped Alice, raising her as his own.
“Alice escaped the cult eleven years ago and helped bring down a smaller circle, but the Ministers who led it fled. We’ve since discovered that the First Minister is Willoughby’s brother Randolph. It is surmised, and we’ve not had confirmation, that Randolph pushed Charles to kill Edward and Hilary. And has arranged to wed Alice to control her grandfather’s billions. His nephew, by marriage, also planned to marry her and is a viscous piece of work. We suspect Second, as he is known, of murdering several women. Questions?” I asked, peering around.
“Is Charles still alive?” Inglorious inquired.
Grey replied, “As far as we’re aware.”
“Carry on, Willow,” Axel boomed, looking proud.
“We now know where the main cult is holed up with pictures and satellite imaging. Lidar flew over their camp and discovered hidden channels under the ground. We suspect they are escapetunnels, and we’ve identified all buildings in the compound, including those they use as torture chambers.”
“Tell me the feds are going in, Willow, because if you guys are about to pussy out, we’ll deal with it ourselves,” Onyx called and sent Willow a direct stare.
“Yes, we’re going in alongside two FBI SWAT teams and everyone who volunteers. I met with Judge David this week. Some of you know her. The Judge authorised a mass deputisation of any volunteers from this session.”
“Sign me up!” Axel boomed, followed by cries from the others present.
With effort, I hid the smile at my dad being the first.
“Except I do not agree with taking civilians into a combat zone,” Captain Myers spoke up, and snorts met the comment.
“None of you are law enforcement. Nobody has the training or skills to deal with a potential hostage situation,” Captain Myers continued.
“Speak for your fuckin’ self, sonny boy!” Jacob erupted. I sat back because this was precisely what I predicted would happen. “I’ll put one of my Delta Force team against all of yours any day.” Jacob’s friends jeered the SWAT captain.
“Like to see you take down an Unwanted Bastard,” Inglorious chirped up. “How many of you are here?”
“Thirty,” Captain Myers replied.
“Fine, Psych, my VP against fifteen of yours. You capture Psych, Unwanted Bastards will follow your lead. Jacob, who are you nominating?” Inglorious sought.
Jacob looked at his men, and a slow smile crossed his face.
“Myself. I’m the eldest here. Try catching an old man,” Jacob taunted.
“Are you serious?” Captain Myers asked in disbelief.
“I’ll get the paintball guns from the shed. The entire estate is part of the game. FBI can wear blue vests, Jacob and Psych,green. Alert all security; a hunt is happening, and to ignore the men in vests,” Bear said.
I nodded. Now we’d show Captain smarmy face who he was up against. Psych winked as he strolled out.
“One minute head start, and then we come for you,” Captain Myers announced when everyone was kitted out.
I hung back and watched on the security monitors as the two FBI teams walked out cockily. Within an hour, they returned and were covered in paint and not so cocky. Captain Myers stood there with his mouth open as his guys were taken down one by one. When Psych and Jacob returned, they didn’t crow and just merely asked if their point had been proven.
The meeting moved forward speedily until it came to how we’d take the men out. I had planned to flood their water system with a sleeping agent, but Alice shook her head.
“That’s not feasible,” Alice said.
I waited patiently.
“The only time everyone eats and drinks together is at morning and evening mass. If you have people drinking at different times of the day and dropping off to sleep randomly, it will be a bloodbath.”
