B - stard (Royal Bastards MC) - Sapphire Knight Page 0,63
dying a tragic death. They haven’t opened up about much to the media, but from what I’ve gathered, they have no leads.”
Blow whoops. “That’s some damn good news! Love easy paydays.” He’s always hyped up from his coke habit, not that I mind. I’m used to it, and as long as he takes care of his club business, then I won’t intervene.
Angel complains, “Easy for you, maybe. I just had to ride up into the fucking bullshit cold weather. My dick was shriveled up for three motherfuckin’ days.”
Powerhouse chuckles, amused with Angel’s harping. The brother rarely bitches, so when he does, we tend to take notice. Powerhouse is the only one crazy enough to rip on Angel about it, too, as Angel’s a mean motherfucker. He won’t hesitate to break your nose if you piss him off enough.
I nod, agreeing with my enforcer. We’re far too used to being spoiled by mild winters and warm springs in Texas that one ride up north, that’s not in the summer, had my asshole clenching too. “He’s not lying, I fuckin’ froze too. No wonder those people up there are so bitter. I’d be pissed off if I had to live in that shit too.”
The brothers chuckle.
I pull my phone out, showing the device to everyone. “I’m putting the call through to the senator.” Each member quiets, waiting. I hit Senator Compton’s icon and put the call on speaker for them to hear as well. This is club business, so they have every right to listen in on my call.
“Senator Compton.” Alice’s crooked father answers immediately. He picks up right away since it’s business, but if I had to guess, he hasn’t taken Alice’s calls since he left. She admitted to me how he’s been manipulating her and that this is one way he likes to try and guilt trip her. I guess he’s done that sorta bullshit in the past with the women in his life. He’s a fucking pussy using manipulation to control them.
“Royal Bastards here,” I inform him curtly, scowling at my phone, not that he can see me or anything. “Wanted to put in a call and let you know that my promise has been kept.”
“That’s good news.” The relief in his voice is beyond evident and has me rolling my eyes. He’s a dumbass if he thought I couldn’t pull the hit off. We do that shit any time it’s necessary.
“For you. Now, where is the club’s good news? When’s Baker getting released?”
“It’s in progress, I assure you. It may take a few more weeks, but I’m not expecting it to.”
“For your sake, I sure as fuck hope not.” My brothers grunt and nod their agreements with me. We all want Baker back. He’s family.
“And my daughter?” he mentions. I can’t help but rumble with a possessive growl at him bringing her up.
“Is being well taken care of,” I bark impatiently. “Don’t jeopardize it by screwing us over. If you want a health and wellness check on Alice, I suggest you call her yourself. Ask for a goddamn selfie or something.”
“Noted. Thank you for handling my problem. I’ll have my man Jenkins reach out to you when we have a release date and further details. I’m glad we could form this little relationship. I may need your help in the future.”
“As long as Alice is here, then I’ll take your calls. You mess with her, and things will change very quickly. She’s the only reason why we have this arrangement, you feel me?”
He ignores my last statement. “She doesn’t want to come home yet?” the entitled fucker asks, shock coating his words.
“Nope. In fact, I think she wants to become a Texan. Maybe permanently.”
He scoffs, but is smart enough to keep his comments to himself. “Business calls, I’ll be in touch soon.”
I hang up and glance around the table, landing on Angel. “Send a persuasive note informing the good senator that his daughter will only be safe if she remains at the club. I don’t want him to try and pull any sly shit now that he has what he wants. He needs to believe that whoever is after her will only back off if she’s under Royal Bastard’s protection. I want an extra ace up my sleeve in case he decides he wants both of his daughters.”
I rake my hands through my hair, feeling the semi-stiff texture from my gel and exhale, knowing I just fucked my hairstyle up. My woman was determined to tame it before