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“Fine, let me think,” Snake grumbled, “If I set her free, what about the debts her brother owes me?”
“I’m here to settle those debts,” he said. “One call from me and I’d tell my men to transfer the money into your bank account.”
Snake gave a jerky nod and Breaker made the call. Once the request was done, Breaker turned his attention back to Snake. “Consider them paid in full. You can check your bank account.”
Snake kept his gaze on him and Rage as he pulled out his phone to check his bank account. “You might have won this round, Breaker, but don’t think this is over,” Snake said quietly. “Once the cartel is dealt with, you’ll have us to contend with.”
“I understand. Just remember, this alliance only works if there’s trust and respect between us. Otherwise, it’s all off,” Breaker said, rising to his feet. “Oh, and another thing. If I see that bastard associate of yours, Rat, sniffing around my woman again, I’ll put a bullet in his head.”
Snake said nothing as Breaker and Rage left the Vipers’ clubhouse. Once in the parking lot again, Rage turned to him. “We need to be prepared, Breaker, not just with the war against the cartel but also the Vipers. Things will get messy.”
“Don’t worry, I don’t intend to keep this from the members. I’ll make sure they understand the risks,” Breaker replied. “We’ll be prepared for whatever comes our way.”
They mounted their motorcycles and rode back home. The encounter with Snake and the Vipers had been a high-stakes showdown, but Breaker knew the real battle was yet to come.
****
Once back at their own clubhouse, Breaker called for an emergency club meeting. The members gathered in the dimly lit clubroom. Breaker stood at the front with Rage and considered his next words with care.
Breaker once asked Rage if he would consider taking over Breaker’s position in the future. He wasn’t getting any younger and Rage was cut out for the job, but Rage only shook his head and told Breaker he lacked one quality that Breaker possessed. He said Breaker had a way of convincing others to do things for him, even die for him.
“Brothers, we’ve just cemented our alliance with the Vipers to take down the cartel,” Breaker began. “But we need to be prepared.” He went on to explain the encounter with Snake and the Vipers. Breaker also stressed the importance of staying united and vigilant. He didn’t hold back the dangers they faced, both from the cartel and the Vipers once their temporary alliance was over.
“But we’re not backing down,” Breaker declared. He looked each member in the eyes. “We’re a brotherhood, and we will face whatever comes our way together. We’ve taken down tough opponents like the Devil’s Kings MC before, and we’ll do it again.”
Most of the club members nodded, agreeing with him. They knew the risks, but they were willing to stand by their president and the club.
This war would be good for the club. Cross was telling him the other day that some of their MC brothers were complaining that there wasn’t much action these days.
Rage stepped forward. “We’ll increase security, keep a close eye on our rivals, and be ready to strike when the time is right. We won’t let anyone threaten us or our loved ones,” Rage added.
“We won’t go into this fight blind,” Breaker added. “We’ll arm ourselves with information about the cartel and the Vipers.”
Breaker had a long day. Admittedly, he couldn’t wait for the meeting to be over, so he could head back home and see Riley. He already sent a quick text to her once Rage and him had arrived at their clubhouse. She had messaged him back instantly. Breaker sent her another text once the meeting was over.
Breaker: On my way back. Club meeting went fine.
Riley: Can’t wait to see you. By the way, I hope you’re hungry.
Breaker: For food or you?
Riley: I made dinner but I can be dessert if you want.
Damn, but every day Breaker was grateful that Fate sent this gorgeous woman to him.
Chapter Seven
Riley had to reread Breaker’s text message. He’d really done it. Riley no longer had to work at the Black Vipers MC clubhouse, fearing for her life and her brother’s life every single day.
Feeling a little dizzy and overwhelmed, she had to sit on the living room couch to process everything. Riley had every intention of paying Breaker back every cent her brother owed, of course. She wasn’t a freeloader.
Still, it felt like a burden had been lifted from her soul. As a bonus, with this new arrangement, she got to see Breaker every single day. Riley debated calling Rob or sending him an update, then decided that could wait. Whatever Rob was, he probably was wasted, too concerned with his own problems to care about what was happening with Riley. Riley still loved her brother, but sometimes all he thought about was himself.
“Good news?” Cross asked, coming out of Breaker’s kitchen with a mug of coffee.
“The best,” she whispered. “Oh, Breaker also mentioned he’d be home soon.”
“That’s my cue to leave. It was a pleasure meeting you, Riley,” Cross said.
