Chapter 26

Danny

I can’t believe my sister is going through with this stupid shit. Her and her mind games are getting fucking old.

“Harper tells me you are ready to join the club. Is that true, Danny boy?”

Harper beams at me as though nothing could please her more.

“Yeah, I’m ready. It’s time,” I confirm, feeling sick to my stomach.

“Good. Then you know that what’s yours is mine now, don’t you?” He winks at Morgan.

Her face falls, but she recovers quickly.

“I don’t think, Miracle will be open to you,” I tell him, trying to help her.

“I don’t ask, Danny, don’t forget yourself. Harper take her to the playroom, it’s time we break in our newest asset.”

“I think you’ll enjoy her,” Harper says to him and grabs Morgan by the arm, leading her away. “I’ll dress her in your favorite,” she calls out as they make their way down the hall.

“I must say, I’m damn surprised you decided to accept your place here. What changed?”

“Nothing, it’s just time.”

“All right. Let's have a toast. Then we can join the girls.”

I follow him for a drink, almost afraid he will poison me.  He has been known to do it in the past.

I take my drink as he says, “To brotherhood.”

I nearly choke. We are far from brothers. I hate his fuckin’ guts.

“I know you say you are attached, but I think you’ll find I have many women who will suit your needs. There’s just something about this girl you brought, she’s so pure. I must have her. You don’t mind do you, brother?”

“Not at all. I was growing bored of her anyway.” Like I could argue otherwise.

He laughs. “You may grow on me yet, Danny boy.”

I hate it when he calls me that.

He takes one last swig from his glass. “Why don’t you go down to the basement and find you a girl or two to entertain you, while I see what it is about Miracle that fascinates me. Then we will have dinner to welcome you properly.”

“Sure.” I remember the last girl that fascinated him. I still get sick when I think of what he did to Gail.

Once he has left me, I go to the basement but not to see about the girls. I go to work on something that will buy Morgan her freedom if her father doesn't pull through in time. Marek will hurt her if he thinks she matters to me, but he will kill her if he finds out who she really is.

Harper

“Not so sweet and innocent now, are you?” I laugh at Cole’s little slut as I put a collar around her neck. “I can’t wait for Cole to come in and see you playing as my husband’s pet.”

“I doubt he will even care,” she sasses.

That earns her a tug on the collar. 

Marek enters the room and his eyes light up as he takes in this little bitch in her black leather bikini. What is it about her that appeals to men? I don't see it.

“That will be all, Harper.” He waves me off.

“You aren't going to deny me watching, are you? It’s been so long since we’ve played together,” I pout and he sighs.

“Don’t ruin this for me. You know I hate the sight of you. Why do you think I never stay here for long?”

I narrow my eyes on him. “Not in front of your pet, you may make her forget her place here.”

“Fine, if  you want to watch, have at it, but you will not participate. Are we clear?”

“Crystal,” I sneer, shoving Cole’s whore forward. “I need to get a drink. Don’t start without me,” I warn.

“Wouldn’t dream of it,” he murmurs, stroking her cheek. “You are a pretty thing,” he tells her as I close the door.

I hope he kills her.

I call Lenny. “Did you find my missing guest yet?”

“Not yet, I am reviewing the cameras and have a man spotlighting the grounds.”

“Good. When you find her, put her in the basement with the others.” I end the call.

Stepping into my private office, I dial Cole. “Lover mine, Marek has returned and requires your attendance.”

“I’ll get there when I can.”

“Do hurry.”

I grin and freshen up before I return to my husband.

Cole might not get here in time to witness the show in person, but that’s okay, I’ll record the occasion for his viewing pleasure. I’ll make him watch it with me.

Marek has her tied to the bed, spread eagle. He must really be taken by her. I watch as he glides his favorite cane down her torso, teasing her.

“I told you not to start without me.” I come up behind him and wrap my arms possessively around his waist. I kiss his neck and nip at him playfully. Some days, I do miss the way we used to be together.

“Fuck off. She’s all mine. I warned you.” He spins around. “You’ve earned yourself a strike. Assume the position.”

“Fine. I thought…never mind.” I don't know why I still try with him. I cross the room to the bench, flipping my skirt up and bending over it. I bat my lashes as I look over my shoulder at my husband. I used to love him. I used to think he was beautiful, but now I know there is nothing left inside him but a monster. He truly lives up to his name, Devil.

He stands behind me and a dark cloud passes through his eyes. I grit my teeth, preparing for my punishment. Marek never takes it easy on me and if I don’t flinch, he won’t strike me again.

He used to bring me such pleasure with these little games we would play, but now he only wants to give me pain.

I do smile a little on the inside because my interruption was enough to make him forget the slut on the bed. She isn’t as special as she thinks. As much as I want Marek to break her, I find pleasure in her just lying there and waiting. She has no idea what she is in for.

Right before Marek strikes me, the dinner bell rings and he growls in frustration.

He hates being late for dinner.

“Clean her up. Meet me at the table. I will see you both back in here after we celebrate Danny’s coming home and bringing me my newest treasure.”

I smile. This is even better, Cole will arrive to find his girlfriend getting filled in every hole. I’ll see to that.

Morgan

Sitting at this table while these bikers all eat like rabid animals is nauseating. One guy across from me is tearing into his chicken like a barbarian with his bare hands. I am seated to the right of Devil, who is seated at the head of the table with Harper on his left, and Danny is at my right.

Some clubwhore chicks are serving everyone. They are dressed like strippers. One woman only has on a thong and pasties covering her nipples. The men paw at them and they don’t even mind. It’s gross. Whether the women enjoy it or are too high to care remains to be seen. I hope I am not here long enough to find out. I am so damn thankful that this Devil guy respects his mealtime. I thought he was going to rape me. I was literally saved by the bell.

Surely to God my dad will get here soon.

No one has mentioned Bridgette since she slipped off. Though I do believe they have someone searching for her. I can’t be sure, but man do I hope she was able to escape.

Danny has apologized to me several times. He keeps saying how he never would have taken me had he known who I was and what his sister’s intentions for me were. I don’t bother telling him that it is too late for him now. He did let me call my dad, but that won’t be enough to save him. I know that my dad has done bad things. I know he has killed for much less.

Why didn’t I go home this weekend for girl’s night with my little sister? Why did I have to put a man first—–because he said he loved me?  So damn stupid. I knew better. I had my guard up but Cole… he broke through my barriers. He made me want to try. I thought he would be different. I thought he could be the one who would show me that real love exists. That love at first sight is real.  I thought wrong. I won’t make the same mistake twice.

At least that’s what I was thinking until he bursts into the room, and I see the intent to kill on his face, followed by my father and the rest of the Black Rebel Riders’ MC.

Guns are drawn and Danny is pulling me to the floor. Why is he trying to protect me? When a hand reaches under the table and jerks my hair, I realize why.

Harper is trying to get a hold of me from the other side with a steak knife in her hand.

“Well boys, I don’t remember sending you an invitation to dinner. To what do I owe this intrusion? California, looks like you have some explaining to do,” Devil states coolly.

“We’re here for the girl,” Grim snarls. I’d know his hateful voice anywhere.

“Ahh, I see. I’m afraid you have me at a disadvantage. Which girl are you here for exactly? As you can see, I have several.”

Their conversation continues while Danny struggles to get Harper’s fingers out of my hair.

Suddenly, she screeches, letting out a howl as Devil pulls her from under the table.

I don’t know what to do. I hate not seeing what is happening. I listen as Grim, my dad, and Cole threaten to mow them all down for me.

“No need for such violent tendencies. We can come to an agreement. My wife here will bring all the girls we are currently holding up, and you can let me know which ones you want. No harm no foul.”

Why is Cole with the Rebels?  I am so confused.

Danny is now fiddling with a lighter and a wire. It’s making me nervous.

“Buy me a few minutes. You will walk out of here alive.”

“Okay,” I whisper, trusting his word.

 

Cole

“No need. She’s under the table,” I tell the piece of shit. Once Morgan is secure, I am going to rip him from limb to limb. I’ve been wanting to end this fucker since the moment I met him, and now I have my family behind me. I know my place in the world, and it’s a world without this sick fucker in it.

“Danny’s girl?” Marek actually appears confused.

“She’s mine,” I growl.

“I’m no one’s,” Morgan calls out, crawling out from under the table with whom I presume to be Danny. I can’t believe my eyes when I see how she is dressed. I know it is Harper’s doing. She did it to humiliate her. It takes everything in me not to put a bullet between Harper’s eyes right now.

“Explain!” Marek demands pounding his fist down on the table.

“Morgan. Get over here, now!” Her father yells.

Marek points his own gun at Morgan, fuck. This isn’t what I wanted to happen.

“She goes nowhere until I get an explanation,” the fucker says.

“Okay, I’ll start,” Morgan says, keeping amazingly calm. “My name is Morgan Black. I attend college at UK, where I met Cole. We dated briefly and then your bat shit crazy wife here, had Danny boy kidnap me, so she could use me to hurt her lover, who also happens to be Cole. I would like to leave with my father over there, Rebel Black and never look back on any of you ever again in my life.”

Marek grits his teeth and looks to me. “So, what in the hell are you doing here with them? Are you a fucking plant?”

“No. You took me, remember? Let your wife use and abuse me as you saw fit. I came to Kentucky to find my family.” Morgan’s face pales on the word family. “Now that I have done that—I just want to walk away with Morgan and live my life.”

“Well, isn’t this just a Hallmark moment.”

Before more can be said, Danny holds his hand up.

“I have a bomb.” He looks at Marek while the rest of us stare, wondering if he’s serious.

“Danny boy, I hope you intend to use that to my advantage.”

I look to Harper; she has been oddly quiet through this whole ordeal.

“Danny, what are you doin’?” She finally speaks.

“Morgan, go to your dad,” he says. “I never would have taken you had I known. I’m sorry.”

Morgan only nods and slowly walks to Rebel. She doesn’t even look at me as she passes me by. It kills me. I hear Rebel ordering someone to give her their shirt. I don’t know what pisses me off more, that Marek has seen her in next to nothing or that everyone in this room has.

“I should have killed you when your whore of a mother left you at my door,” Marek snarls at him.

“Maybe,” he replies with a shrug and lights the fuse.

“Everybody go,” Grim orders, and I hear feet moving behind me. I won’t go yet. I will finish Marek.

Danny moves closer to Marek and shouts, “Get out of here,” at me. I can’t move though. I see Harper going for the door and I don’t think, I just aim, hitting her in the shoulder with my bullet that had Marek’s named etched on it. Not enough to kill her, but enough to slow her bitch ass down.

Then a bullet hits me as the bomb goes off.

“Cole!” I hear Morgan cry out for me as I go to my knees.

My old man hooks his arms under my shoulders and drags me out the door as more explosions start.

The next thing I know, I am laying in the cold grass with Morgan staring down at me.