Chapter 24

Phoenix

“Line them the fuck up on their knees!” I order the guys to get the rest of the fucking rats, but my eyes stay locked on Kenna. I knew that girl held more strength in her than I gave her credit for and I fucking love seeing it shine brightly. Leo barks orders and the guys all set about doing as they are told as I walk closer to her.

Leaning into her I whisper in her ear, “Do you have any fuckin’ idea how hard I am right now?”

“I can only imagine but now isn’t the time,” she purrs. I move quickly, knowing that she will protest, pulling the gun from her hand and slipping it into the back of my waistband.

“Phoenix! Don’t you dare try to take this from me.” Her fist pounds into my back as I lean down and grab the bastard. I lift him easily and drag his ass into the center of the yard with the rest of his rats.

“Ain’t takin’ shit from you Babygirl. Just givin’ you the space you need to work your magic,” I tell her as she stomps behind me. I knew she’d get pissed but I want everyone out here to see what my girl is capable of. I want my men, our men to see her as an equal. One that can handle herself when it comes down to it.

“Now we’re gettin’ this party started!” Leo howls while the others laugh and wait. “That blade is special to me, darlin’ but I wanna see how you use it.”

I can’t help the smile that tugs across my face when Kenna looks to me. She still shows the same respect for me but ultimately, she must know I respect her too. I raise my hand and crook my finger for her to come to me and it’s no surprise when she does.

“He’s your kill. I would never take somethin’ that was this important to you. You do know that, right?” Kenna’s eyes tear up, but I shake my head and they quickly fade. She raises her head, holding it high and nods.

“I know that, Phoenix. I was lost in the moment,” she admits. Cupping her cheek in my hand, I lean in and kiss her. Leo mumbles as usual but we just ignore him. When I pull away and look down at her, she takes my breath away. I can’t imagine how I made it through this world without her by my side.

“Let’s have some fun,” I tell her with a smile on my face. Her eyes light up, that perfect smile crossing hers as well.

Taking a step back, I glance around at the few rats we have on their knees.

“You fucked with the wrong girl on the wrong day. You made the mistake of touchin’ somethin’ that was mine. Now, I’m not typically the type to let a woman have free reign of toys, but you look like a bunch of bitches. If my girl here wants to slit each one of your throats, I’m gonna sit back and watch her with pride. Babygirl, who you wanna kill first?” Kenna smirks but her eyes move slowly back to Donnie. I know she wants his head on a stick, but I think that they all need to see their leader fall.

“Not yet, darlin’. Let’s show him what happens to rats,” I say pulling her attention back to mine. I reach into my boot and pull my knife free, twirling it between my fingers.

“Oh, he’s gonna show us his knife throwin’ skills,” Leo chuckles causing me to grin. Kenna cocks her head to the side, raising and eyebrow.

“Oh, come on Babygirl. You had to know I have skills,” I tease her at the same time I throw the knife at the asshole on his knees. My eyes stay on hers and hers widen telling me I hit my mark.

“That was the hottest thing I’ve ever seen,” she says softly. Leo steps up next to me and slaps a hand on my shoulder.

“Stop showin’ off and kill these fuckers. I’m hungry.”

Kenna laughs and holds her hand out to me. I know what she wants and it’s all hers to take. Sliding the gun out of my waistband I pass it back to her and take a step back. One after another, they all fall to the ground as we watch in silence. Well, most of us anyway. I don’t think Leo could do anything silently these days. His hoots and hollers fill the air.

“God, that feels good,” Kenna breaths as she shoves the gun into the back of her jeans. I watch her face, noticing her wince but she doesn’t make a show of the pain she’s still in. Instead, she grabs the blade Leo gave her and walks toward Donnie.

“Little fuckin’ cunt! You think you’ll get away with this?” He hisses at her. She laughs and kneels next to him, blade in hand.

“I think I already have. You see, you were stupid to stay around here. Did you think my guys over there wouldn’t find you? Did you think you could hide behind Phillip forever? You’re a piece of shit that doesn’t deserve to walk my streets of Miami.” raising the blade to his throat, we all look up when we hear clapping. Well fuck. There’s the rest of the Rats with Phillip dead center.

“What a show that was. Too bad it has to end here,” Phillip muses from the head of the pack. Kenna smirks and drags the blade through Donnie’s throat as he spits and sputters. Blood coats her hands as she lets his body fall to the ground and stands.

“You knew the whole time who I was didn’t you?” She asks. Phillip nods slowly but never takes his eyes off her.

He shrugs his shoulders and says, “What difference does it make now? We’re here and this is the end. Why our father didn’t want his own son to take over is beyond me. He’s a foolish bastard. He made the mistake of underestimating me; much the same as you did. This city is rightfully mine and I’m here to take it.”

“Like hell you are!” I roar stepping up behind Kenna. The need to push her behind me, to protect her is almost overwhelming me but I stand tall behind her letting her have her space to breathe.

“You don’t play a role in this, Phoenix. You tried to be the big bad biker, but this is between family!” Phillip roars while I chuckle.

“That’s where you made a mistake, Phillip. You aren’t my family. Phoenix is. These men are. You are nothing to me. You know, I almost felt bad for what our father did to you. It disgusted me that he could just toss you aside, but now I see the real you. The one that should be tossed aside. You make me sick.”

It all happens in the blink of an eye.