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Fuck, even with the soak in the tub and some Aleve before bed, waking up this morning was rough. Never heard Enforcer knocking on the door and by the time it hit me that it was him walking toward me, I had my gun in my hand, ready to shoot the motherfucker right between the eyes. And the lunatic grins like ‘it’s all good.’
“Prez, pounded on the goddamn door until your neighbor across the way so graciously phoned down to the front desk. When the manager came up, thank God it was a woman. And good-looking too. So I explained my situation on how I was so worried about my dad, who was depressed, and he wasn’t answering his phone or the door to his room. She immediately consoled me for a bit, and then had a universal swipe key and let me in. Well, after she gave me her phone number and told me to call her. You okay, Tank? Gotta say, you scared the shit outta me. Not a phone call I want to be makin’ to your ol’ lady to tell her you’re a stiff in a motel room in Buttfuck, Wyoming.”
Feeling bad my brother was worried, I didn’t put a cap in his ass. When he went down to grab us some coffee, I got dressed and packed my shit up. After all these years of riding, it’s pretty simple for me to travel light. Again my thoughts go to Hannah and the girls. I worry they are too naïve for this world, and it would kill me if something happened to any of them. All we can do is our best to get to them and hopefully they’re good. If not, it will be a fuckin’ horrible way to learn a lesson, that’s for sure.
When the door opens, Enforcer comes in with two coffees in one hand and a bag in the other. Before I can say a word, he kicks the door closed, except it bounces right back open.
“Real nice, you fucking asshole. Why you got to be like that, Enforcer? I gave you your chance and you blew it, don’t be a jagoff now. Damn, I need to check on my pops, for Christ’s sake. Yesterday was a ballbuster of a ride. Hey, Pops, looking bright-eyed and bushy-tailed this morning.”
Again, before I can say hello, I hear the chuckle from the hallway, and I know Panther heard everything Zoey was shoveling to Enforcer. These two have been dancing around each other for years. Unfortunately, my brother waited too long because my girl Zoey is totally gone and fell in love with Panther and I’m glad ’cause he’s a good man, who treats her like the queen she is. Or that’s what Hannah is always calling the women in her club.
“All right, children, play nice. Come on in, Panther, though it’s at your own risk. Can’t say what these two idiots will do if the mood shakes them.”
I cracked myself up with that one and am laughing, holding my sides, while Enforcer and Shadow look at me with concern. Panther grins, knowing you got to take the laughs as they come. Never know what’s going to show up on your doorstep next, might as well enjoy life as it goes. All we can do, got no other choice except to be miserable all the time and that ain’t my way of livin’.
“Let’s get our asses moving, fuckin’ around in this here room ain’t getting us any closer to Colorado. Time to roll, motherfuckers. Sunshine on your face, wind in your hair, and a goddamn Harley between your legs. Can’t get much better than that.”
With that I grab my shit and walk out the door.
TWELVE
‘DOTTIE’
Knowing my sisters need a bit more time to sleep in, I quietly write a quick note to Dani, letting her know I’m going downstairs for the continental breakfast. I softly close the door and head toward the elevator. Hearing a ruckus in the other hall, I glance down and see two guys trying to push a young woman or girl into a room. Oh, hell to the no, not on my watch. Knowing I have my automatic in my side holster under my kutte, I quickly move down the hall as quiet as possible.
“Please let me go, I won’t tell anyone. I promise, don’t hurt me. Come on, I’m only fifteen. You don’t want to mess with a young kid like me, do you?”
“Bitch, we usually grab chicks younger than you. Fuck, you’re on the older side for us, right, Dicky?”
I hear his buddy snicker, but it doesn’t stop his hands from running up and down the girl’s body. Then he does the unthinkable, he puts a hand between her legs and yanks up. She lets out a startled squeak before trying to move away, but he’s got a tight hold on her. So knowing with both of them I have to be smart, I pull my Glock and clear my throat softly.
“Motherfucker, take your hands off my little sister right this fucking moment before I castrate you with my bullet. What? Are you goddamn deaf, move your hand from her crotch, asshole. NOW!”
Guess I should have looked at the girl first because when he moves away, she’s a beautiful young Asian girl and I’m white trash from North Dakota, or that’s what I’ve been told time and time again since I was born. She’s looking at me with huge eyes, so I motion for her to come to me, which she does immediately.
“The way this turns out is entirely up to you two assholes. Either you walk away and keep going like nothing happened. Or I call 911 and let them know you were trying to abduct and rape a tender-aged girl. You both won’t last a day, let alone a night, in a county jail. You’ll finally know what it feels like to be taken against your will and raped. Or I can shoot your asses, or better yet, beat the fuck out of both of you. So what’s it going to be, boys?”
Knowing the young woman behind me is going into shock, I pray they take option number one, which thankfully they do. They race down the hall to the stairwell then slam the door open and run through, as I turn to see the damage done. Damn, she has a mark on her cheek that will definitely leave a bruise and her one eye looks to be swelling and darkening. She’s a little thing but seems to have put up a fight.
“Sweetie, what floor are your folks on?”
Shaking her head she starts fidgeting, not making eye contact. Oh fuck, come on.
“Did you encourage that? Please tell me you didn’t.”
“No, no, I went down early for breakfast, and they sat with me. Seemed nice and offered to walk me to my room. I’ve not even been on a formal date so they kind of shocked the hell out of me. If Mom or Dad find out, I’m dead.”
“Well, your parents are going to find out because they need to keep an eye out for either of those assholes in case they want to make you pay, even though it wasn’t your fault. Come on, let’s go to your room and talk with your parents. Don’t worry, I’ll have your back. By the way, I’m Dottie. What’s your name?”
“Oh, my name is Tina. Well, that’s my American name, you probably wouldn’t be able to pronounce my Vietnamese name. And I didn’t say it yet, but thank you so much, Dottie, for helping me. I’m afraid to think what would have happened if you hadn’t stepped in. Maybe you’re right and my mom and dad need to know. Come on, our room is right down there.”
As I follow Tina, I think to myself why young people put themselves in such horrible situations. Maybe I should talk to our prez about doing some kind of TikToks explaining how to stay safe and be smart. I mean, that’s what kids nowadays do; spend countless hours watching videos, so why not an informational one that’s cool and catches their attention? Or better yet, an influencer and they could put it out there. Yeah, got to talk to my Devil’s Handmaidens sisters about this idea.
When then door flies open and a younger girl comes out hugging on Tina, I know it is the right decision to let her family know. Especially seeing a younger girl, never can be too careful. Knowing I look young, I try to blank my face and look mature. Going to need that to get her mom and dad to understand that first, this is serious, and second, it wasn’t Tina’s fault.Game time,I think as her parents come out into the hallway. Both worried, her dad though is pissed on top of it. Great motherfuckin’ start to my morning. Should have slept in.
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