Chapter 40

                                    

                                          
I woke up to the roar of motorcycles pulling into the clubhouse. A few people groaned as they were pulled from their drunken slumber too. I sat up with a kink in my neck and looked at my pillow as he snored oblivious to the new arrivals. His shirtless state let me see the new smiley that had been tattooed on last night. I looked down at the head laying across my thighs and brushed his wild hair out of his face wondering at what point his hair ties came out. 
                          
"We got Mayan's!" The prospect came in running. 
                          
Happy and Nestor both shot up on alert. Chibs came out of the back rooms and walked out the door with the rest of the members following close behind. Happy jumped off the pool table and pulled his kutte on as I gave Nestor my hair tie. 
                          
"Stay here." He said as he kissed me quickly and followed Happy.
                          
I woke up the crow eaters and hang arounds that were still unconscious and told them to head to the back exit. Venus had picked up Kip and taken him home so it was just Cherry I needed to watch. She came out of Hallorann's room with a few handguns and a rifle. 
                          
"Why's everyone so worried about the Mayans?" She asked as she handed me a gun. "Aren't they good?"
                          
"They didn't ring ahead." I said as I cocked the weapon in case I needed to use it.
                          
Ignoring Nestor's request I stepped out of the clubhouse and found Oso talking to Chibs. I stepped in behind my guys and quietly asked what was happening.
                          
Happy shifted to look at me. "Zobelle got wind the Mayans wanting to cut ties with him. They blew up the clubhouse last night." 
                          
My hand covered my mouth as I gasped. "Who?"
                          
"They were on their way back from a run." He said with a grimace. "But Vicky and her girls were there for when they got back."
                          
I felt sick at the thought of those poor women. It would've devastated those boys. We grabbed our keys and phones before heading to Happy's house. We showered and changed with little conversation, I was in a world of my own anyway. I put my bike in the garage out back and got in with Nestor. I didn't want to lay my bike down because I zoned out thinking about the shit my uncle just did. 
                          
I knew from what Happy had said about Zobelle that he had no issues hurting women but it didn't really sink in until now. Come to think of it, he didn't even seem to distraught that my cousin Polly had been killed not long before I met him. I was pulled from my thoughts as we met the Son's and Mayan's at a gas station before the interstate.
                          
I gave Nestor a quick kiss before hopping out of the Escalade and climbing on the back of Happy's Harley. Nestor didn't have any qualms about killing women for his boss and to a degree Happy was the same but I knew this Zobelle business had struck a nerve with Grumpy. I squeezed his waist and felt him squeeze my thigh back before we pulled out in the long procession of riders. 
                          
We rode tight and fast as the group made the long trip south. People pulled over out of the way and others stopped to take videos of us. The rumble of the 30 odd harleys echoed across the plains. I looked over my shoulder and saw the shiny black Escalade right behind the last ape hanger. 
                          
Smoke was still lingering as we pulled up to the scrapyard. Police had the area taped off but most of the bodies had been removed already. They now stood stationed around the area, protecting the crime scene. We let the Mayans greet each other with brotherly hugs before I walked up to my uncle. I smiled sadly and he pulled me in for a tight hug that I wasn't expecting. 
                          
"Sorry I wasn't here sooner Tío." I said to his shoulder. 
                          
"You're here now Violenta." He replied and kissed my forehead. 
                          
The crowd of men parted as a sleek black bmw pulled into the yard. Happy and Nestor both stood beside me as the intruder parked. The police noticed the change in the air but didn't leave their positions. The door opened and a shiny black dress shoe hit the dirt. When the person stood the air tensed. 
                          
The other three doors opened and tattooed skinheads climbed out. I looked at my uncle as he scanned the crowd. His eyes widened as he recognised me before a creepy smile made its way onto his face. He hadn't aged well since I last saw him. His hair was completely grey and wrinkles had settled deep in his face. 
                          
"Violent, how good to see you again!" He said as he walked towards me with arms open. 
                          
I made no attempt to move towards him as he looked at the two men beside me and lost a bit of his confidence. 
                          
"You should leave while you can Ethan." I said.
                          
"Is that any way to welcome your uncle?" He said loudly and I laughed.
                          
"They already know how unfortunate I am to be related to you." I replied with an eye roll. 
                          
"Fine. Get in the car and I'll leave the Mayans alone." He said.
                          
I didn't know why he would want me to go with him. I was busy trying to think what his angle was I didn't notice Happy cock his gun until it was aimed at Zobelle. The police pulled their weapons and had them aimed at us. I stood in front of Happy and pushed his gun down, he was falling into my uncles trap. 
                          
"Ok. I'll go." I announced and the police lowered their guns to the ground.
                          
"You can't go with him." Nestor growled as he grabbed my arm. 
                          
I ran my hands over his braids, remembering the feel them, and pulled him to my lips. As I pulled back I put my hand on his chest and felt his heart racing. 
                          
"I'll find a way home Ness." I whispered as I traced the new tattoo on his hand that held my name next to Veronica's. "To all of you."
                          
I looked at Happy who had his head hanging low and I nudged his chin up. I could tell he felt guilty for what just happened. "It's not your fault Grumpy. He wouldn't have come here if he didn't know he would get a reaction from someone." 
                          
I kissed his cheeks where I could see silent tears streaking down his face before capturing his lips. A sob escaped my lips as I thought about leaving my daughter behind but I knew these two would protect her with their dying breaths. I pulled them both into a cuddle, not knowing when I would see them or hold them next. 
                          
"I love you." I whispered to them. "Look after each other alright." I sighed in relief when I felt them both nod on my shoulder. 
                          
"Hurry up dear niece, we don't have all night." Ethan said from the car.
                          
I walked slowly to the vehicle and felt hands pat my arms and shoulders from both Mayans and Sons that I passed. I took one last look at Them as I stood at the car door. I smiled sadly and mouthed 'I love you' once more before sliding into the seat. 
                          
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Author's Note:
So that is the end of the first book and I will start working on a sequel very soon! 
                          
In the meantime I have a new book called 'Crawler' which once again has our boy Nestor in it. Whoop whoop!
                          
Thank you for the love, votes and comments, they make me so friggin happy to see!