Total pages in book: 86
Estimated words: 97696 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 488(@200wpm)___ 391(@250wpm)___ 326(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 97696 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 488(@200wpm)___ 391(@250wpm)___ 326(@300wpm)
“Fuck, do we know which way he’s headed?” There were a few routes from his neck of the woods to Arizona but only one that would take a lot less time. I gave Creed the particulars before deciding on the best place to meet so we could head this fuck off.
“I’ll be there. This shit goes back to us doesn’t it? The shit we did when we were in.”
“It looks that way, only I don’t see why he’d go after the women. As far as I know Khalil has always gone for more of a direct attack.”
“That’s just it isn’t it? We don’t know what the fuck this is.”
“Does it matter Creed? We know enough that we have to protect our own. Let’s go get Lyon and then I think it’s time we head down south. I don’t think those boys wanna wait around any more than we do.”
“Sounds good to me. Let me make sure my woman is safe and I’ll head out.” After hanging up with him I turned to my cousin and our friends.
“What’s the deal Law?”
“Lyon has decided not to wait, he’s headed to the desert.”
“We knew that was coming, I’m surprised he held back this long.”
“Yeah Travis you’re right, but this might throw shit off. Hardheaded son of a bitch.”
I barely had time to set shit right on my end, making sure my place was secure before heading out. I should’ve been prepared for this, should’ve known that Lyon wouldn’t be able to hold his shit in. But the last time we saw him, he gave his word. Something must’ve happened. I guess I’ll have to wait until we meet up to get the particulars.
I wasn’t even sure if he’d taken the route I’d chosen, but it was my best bet. I didn’t try calling him because I knew there was no point. With my crew behind me, and my place on lockdown with orders to shoot any motherfucker that didn’t belong on sight, I headed out to meet my friend.
I saw Creed from a distance two hours later. We didn’t have time to do more than nod at each other as his crew fell in with mine. I tapped my helmet when I got next to Creed and he turned his shit on so we could talk.
“So what’s the plan brother?”
“I’m not sure. We can try talking him down but according to what mood he’s in we might end up doing a ride along.” I’m pretty sure we were heading for the latter. Lyon isn’t known for taking instruction well.
“What the fuck set him off? Two weeks ago, he was fine with waiting.”
“I can’t say, Katarina didn’t seem to know but whatever it is it can’t be good.”
“Damn, we’re not set up to move now.”
“I know it, but we gotta have his back either way.”
We rode hell bent for leather to catch up to Lyon not even sure if we were on the right track. There was no point in trying to second- guess why he’d veered off from the plan, the man plays by his own rules. Having taken matters into my own hands not that long ago to avenge my family, I had no issue with him doing the same. I just wish like fuck he’d given me a heads-up.
“Creed up ahead.”
“Thank fuck I thought we were gonna have to follow that boy all the way to Arizona.”
I sped up and moved ahead of the others as Lyon and his crew came at us from the opposite direction.
I cut him off by pulling across in front of him and he didn’t look too pleased until I removed my helmet and he recognized me.
“What the fuck?”
“You don’t mind a little company on this little jaunt into the desert do you Lyon?”
“What are you doing here brother?” I asked him tongue in cheek.
“I could ask you the same…fucking Kat.”
“Hey, don’t blame her, I thought we had a deal.”
“Yeah that was before they sent my kid an email about running away from home and before three fucks showed up at my door.”
“They did what?” Creed had caught up by then and the three of us stood next to our rides in the middle of the street. This time of night wasn’t anyone out here unless they were up to no good.
“Yeah, so if my woman sent you to reel me in you’re fuck outta luck.”
“What do you mean they came to your door? Is your family okay?”
“Yes they are, and I’m going to end this shit so they stay that way.”
***
LYON
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I should’ve known she was up to some shit. I didn’t stand around any longer than it took to fill them in, but I wasn’t about to be deterred. I got back on my ride and left them to decide what they wanted to do. It didn’t escape my notice that neither man even tried to talk me out of going, I’m pretty sure they knew it wouldn’t have worked.
I can’t say I was surprised when they flanked me two minutes later, but I wasn’t sure how I felt about them coming along. I knew what I was going there to do, and though I knew these boys lived by the same creed, I wasn’t too sure about all the extra eyes and ears that I now had on my ass.
No one said anything for the rest of the ride. My mind was focused on what laid ahead. The last time I was here I had a plan in place, this time I was playing this shit by ear. All I knew was the end result.
When we were about half an hour out I was struck by an idea. I held my hand up and made a turn into the parking lot of the chain retail store we came up on. “I’ll be back, we don’t want to scare these people by all going in there together.” Plus I didn’t want anyone knowing what the fuck I was up to.
I got the shit I needed and left without too much fuss. The guys were stretching their legs until I returned and all eyes went to the bags in my hands. I ignored them and climbed on my ride after putting the shit away.