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I was trying to be strong. I wanted to be the rock everyone leaned on, but I just couldn’t. I wasn’t anything without my Sunshine.
I was nothing.
Leaning forward, I laid my head down on her bed while holding her hand in mine. Looking at her dainty fingers, I noticed the chipped nail on her index finger. Bringing it up to my lips I kissed it, hoping that I could ease some of her pain. Sunny told me that sometimes all it took was a gentle kiss to make someone feel better. My girls were always kissing me, and I had to admit my Sunshine was right. I wanted to do everything I could to help Sunny feel better, to see her open her eyes again. To hear her laugh. One of the happiest times I’ve ever seen her was when it was just us.
My Sunshine, her brother Jax, and me.
“Sunshine, remember our great adventure? You were so scared at first, but I promised you that everything would be alright. And it was...”
The clubhouse was gearing up for the Golden Wedding and everyone was eager to get the party started. None more so than Reaper, who hadn’t slept a wink since tomorrow was the big day.
“I called this meeting because tomorrow will be a big day. Not because I’m marrying my ol’ lady, but because tomorrow the Society will strike. It’s going to be a bloodbath. I don’t expect all of you to survive the onslaught. Because of that, I am giving you all a choice. Stay and fight with me or leave. I won’t hold it against any brother who chooses to leave. This choice can’t be mine. I can’t make you stay and fight. Knowing what tomorrow will bring, I wanted all of you to know the score.”
“You’re fucking crazy if you think I’d leave you holding the bag,” Chaos growled. “I ain’t going anywhere.”
“You have your sisters to think about, Chaos. If you die tomorrow, what will happen to them? They need you.”
“They know what to do if that happens. Angelina knows where to go. I’m staying. I’m no pussy who just cuts and runs at the first sign of trouble. I’m with you.”
“I’m also staying,” Massacre added. “Whether you live or die, tomorrow will be my last fight. Afterward, I am leaving with Giovanni. I’m going home.”
Giovanni looked up. “Are you sure? I know you love this club.”
“I love my family more. Reggie would want me to go home. Someone has to keep your ass in check. Might as well be me.”
“This club is my family,” Bayou muttered. “Like most of the boys here, this club is all we have. I’m staying, Reaper. Live or die, I will be with you.”
Several other brothers nodded, agreeing with Bayou’s sentiment.
Reaper looked at our club sister. “Phantom?”
“I’m staying.”
“Are you sure?”
“Are you deaf? Do I need to write it in Braille? I said I’m staying.”
“Okay,” he sighed. “Everything we’ve been working towards will come to a head tomorrow when that fucker shows up. One of two things will happen. Either he will kill me, or I will kill him. He won’t come alone either. Expect a shitstorm. Goldman will be heavily armed, so I want every one of you packing.”
“When do you think he will attack?” one of the prospects asked. I think his name was Jake.
“After the vows. Fucker will let the wedding take place then he will make his move. He’s a sadistic bastard and he will try for Remi first.”
“If he kills her, will you be able to do what needs to be done?” Layla asked flatly. Even I had to admit that was a damn good question.
Reaper shook his head. “If that mother fucker kills Remi, I will lose my shit. You’ve all seen me unhinged. That will look like child’s play compared to what will happen. None of you will be safe around me. Nothing and no one will be able to stop me until I’m bathing in his blood. I’ve taken preventative measures to ensure that nothing happens to her.”
“Such as?” Gio asked.
“Remi will be wearing a bulletproof vest under her wedding dress tomorrow. After the vows, we are leaving. There will be no reception. This wedding is just for show.”
“So as soon as you both say I do, we what? Scatter?” Vicious asked, looking at the brothers, shock evident on his face.
“Yes.”
“You want us to run?” Ink whispered.
“Yes. After this meeting, I want all of you to pack only what you will need. Make sure your bikes have plenty of gas because the second the Preacher says man and wife, all hell will break loose. This isn’t a fight we can win. We will rendezvous at the Tennessee chapter.”
