Jackal.
“Good, go ahead and do as I asked,” Torben says, grinning the entire time he gives the order before disconnecting. “You have about thirty seconds to hand over Raynor before your world is blown to smithereens.”
“Neo, help Shadow bring Raynor over,” I call out over my shoulder, not letting Torben out of my sight.
A moment later, Shadow tosses Raynor’s head at Torben, who catches it. Neo drops the body at his feet.
“Here’s your son,” I snap.
“You’re a dead man, Stoney,” Torben growls as he throws Raynor’s head to the ground.
“That would be your son, not me,” I sneer.
“Don’t worry, your time is coming, but first, I think I’ll have a little fun. Have you talked to Rachel recently?” he asks as a sadistic grin crosses his face.
My heart stops at his question.
“No, I suppose you haven’t. You might want to get on that before it’s too late.” Torben chuckles and moves back to his bike. As he straddles his bike, his black eyes meet mine. “Look forward to hearing from you soon. Just know, Horse and Kenny will be next,” he calls out as he starts his bike.
I don’t waste another minute in pulling my phone out and dialing Rachel’s number. It goes right to voicemail. Fuck, come on. Ending the call, I dial Ranger. His phone rings until it goes to voicemail. Fuck me! Finding Nerd’s number, I put the phone to my ear.
“Prez,” Nerd groans on the second ring.
“Why the fuck isn’t anyone else answering their phones?” I demand.
“Sorry, Prez, Ranger’s busy taking care of Rachel and Momma B,” Nerd says apprehensively.
“What happened?” I ask as I turn to face Bear.
“They ambushed us, Prez. Almost thirty men came in here. Jackal was with them. They beat Rachel and Momma B. That’s not all they did either. They . . . umm . . . they . . .”
“Spit it out,” I snap.
“Fuck, Prez, Rachel doesn’t even know yet,” Nerd says.
“Know what?” I snarl.
“They took the twins,” he rushes out.
Without responding to Nerd, I disconnect and glance from Bear to Tracker. “Get to the clubhouse. Take Neo with you,” I order them, then look to Blaze, Shadow, and Coyote. “You three are with me,” I declare and turn to walk over to my bike.
The blood in my veins goes still at what he said. Then I let Torben’s words replay in my head. “Don’t worry, your time is coming, but first, I think I’ll have a little fun.”
If Torben thinks this is him having a little fun, he must be confused because he’s just signed a notice which only the devil himself will take. No one fucks with my family.
Silently, I get on my bike and bring her to life. As much as I want to check on Rachel, I need to find my kids first.
I won’t allow them to get away with this. Luca and Corinne are mine and I’ll destroy those who put them in harm’s way.
Chapter Twenty-Eight
Stoney
“Prez, want to tell us what’s goin’ on?” Blaze asks cautiously as we pull up to the gate of the Franklin Charter. The entire way here, I planned what needed to be done. And the four of us will get it done. This won’t be the first time our club has dealt with something like this, and it won’t be the last.
Lifting my hand, I wave at the prospect to open the gate. After a moment, the gate swings open. I quickly make it through the gate and park my bike near Horse’s and Twister’s.
“We’re here because Gadget has some things we need,” I say as I climb off my bike.
“What are you planning, Prez?” Shadow asks.
“We’re gonna go get my kids back and blow those motherfuckers to the moon,” I seethe.
“Hold up, they have Luca and Corinne,” Blaze demands, clenching his fists.
“Yeah, they attacked Rachel and Momma B,” I state as I move toward the door. “Let’s get what we need from Gadget and get out of here. Time’s ticking and I can’t face Rachel without bringing Luca and Corinne home.”
“Who’s Luca and Corinne?” Horse’s voice meets my ears before I see him standing in front of the entrance.
“Luca and Corinne are your . . . well, they will be your brother and sister,” I declare and wait for him to take in that information.
Horse blinks once, twice, then smiles. “Well, where are they so I can meet my siblings?” he asks, lifting a brow.
Clenching my teeth, I take a deep breath to calm down. Horse doesn’t need my anger thrown at him. “Long story and I don’t have time to explain. To sum it all up, they were kidnapped from the clubhouse, their momma is my ol’ lady and was beat to near death. All the shit happened while I was at a meet with the fucker who ordered this,” I growl.
“Then what are you doing here, Pops? What can I do to help?” That’s my son for ya. Lay a shit ton of information on him and he takes it in stride. Ready to take on anything I need him to do.
“Need some of Gadget’s toys. You need to stay here and keep your family safe,” I say.
“Pops, if it’s bad enough you came here to get shit from Gadget, you can’t expect me to not come with you,” Horse states as he turns and walks into the clubhouse. “Besides, Kenny would kick my ass if I didn’t go with you.”
“Are y’all still on lockdown?” I ask as I take in all the women and kids in the main room.
“Yeah, so they’ll be safe here at the clubhouse. Twister will make sure she’s good while I’m with you,” Horse declares.
“Stoney, what's going on?” Twister says as he steps up to us. I quickly explain what’s going on and he insists on sending Dragon and Gadget with us. Finding Rage sitting with Cleo at one of the tables, I nod in his direction, signaling for him to join us. This part is something he needs to know.
“Call Bear. I haven’t had a chance to yet. But you need to check on Momma B. She and my ol’ lady were attacked tonight. From what Nerd told me, they were beaten pretty bad,” I tell him.
“Fuck, alright. I’ll call and check on her in a few minutes. First, I want to know who the hell attacked my mom,” Rage demands.
“The Lucifer’s Heretics attacked with the help of Jackal,” I say.
“What the fuck? Seriously . . . Jackal?” Horse growls.
“Yep. Now, if you three are riding out with the four of us, then let’s get Gadget’s toys and get out of here. Time’s tickin’ and I need to get Luca and Corinne back,” I stress. I’m not in the mood to talk about shit.
“Prez, Rachel’s on the phone,” Shadow says, holding his phone out to me.
“Why didn’t she call my phone?” I ask only to get a shrug from him as I take the phone from him.
“Hey, Doll,” I say as soon as I put the phone to my ear. I ignore the inquisitive stares my brothers give me.
“Please, Stoney, please get them back.” Her pleading cry guts me.
“I’m working on getting them both now, Doll, swear to fuck I am,” I say soothingly.
“That man named Jackal, h–he said Torben had plans for Corinne once she got into his hands. He’s gonna sell her, I just know it, Stoney,” Rachel says as she tries to control the tears.