Kraken (Hades Abyss MC 4) - Harley Wylde Page 0,24

Rocket asked.

“Three that I know of,” I said. “The one I snatched Phoebe from, another in California, and one up in New York.”

“So, none close enough for them to call in reinforcements,” Brick said. “Unless they already did and brought other chapters with them.”

“Anyone had eyes on them?” I asked.

“Haven’t seen them around here yet,” Pretty Boy said.

“That’s because you’ve been too busy keeping eyes on your sister,” Gravel said. “How’s that going?”

“The Wicked Mayhem are going to handle it. One of their officers is going to claim her.” He ran a hand over his head. “Just hope Ophelia doesn’t get all mouthy and fuck things up. They’re her only hope.”

I shook my head, not wanting to get involved in the family drama that circled Pretty Boy and his sister. I hoped he was right about Ophelia. I needed his head screwed on straight.

“Everyone get the fuck out, or stick around and have a beer. Whatever. I’ve got shit to do.” Titan walked off down the hall.

I hoped his “shit” didn’t involve a certain young woman down in the bunker. I wasn’t about to tell the Pres where he could and couldn’t stick his dick, but I really hoped he wasn’t about to fuck shit up with us and the Dixie Reapers. It was nice having allies, and I didn’t think Cowboy would take it too well if his eldest ended up warming the Pres’s bed.

Titan was right about one thing, though. There was always a chance we wouldn’t all walk away from a fight with the Sadistic Saints. If this was my last day breathing, I wanted to make sure Phoebe knew what she meant to me. Until Wizard laid his trap, those bastards wouldn’t be coming into the compound.

I motioned Patriot over. “I want you to organize some patrol rounds in the south corner using Riley, Sean, and Smoke. Make sure there’s at least a thirty-minute break between their passes through that area. I want those fuckers to have a chance to break in. That being said, y’all try to give me at least forty minutes with my woman.”

Patriot smirked, but I knew he’d do as I’d asked. I left the clubhouse and went back to the old barn, where we’d hidden the bunker. It had been improved since the last time we’d needed it. A hidden door still led downstairs to the bunker, but now there was a steel door that required not only a code, but another door with a retina scan before you could access the bunker. Every patched member could enter, but the Prospects hadn’t earned the right just yet, which meant whatever Prospect came down here to watch the women would have to be let in by a brother.

I let myself in and scanned the area for Phoebe. Jordan held Ember as she chatted with Violeta. I made my way through the room and stopped outside the master bedroom. It was meant for the Pres, but I’d known he’d want Phoebe to use it. The sound of a woman crying had me turning the knob and stepping inside. Phoebe curled in the center of the bed, tears soaking her cheeks and the blanket.

“Baby girl, what’s wrong?” I asked.

She gasped and jolted upright. “Kraken!”

I shut and locked the door. “Just us here, baby. You don’t have to call me that right now.”

“Blake, I thought you were trying to take down the Sadistic Saints.”

“I am, just not right this very moment. Right now, I’m going to spend some time with a beautiful woman I happen to call my wife.” I sank into the edge of the bed and reached out to run my fingers through her hair. “Why are you crying?”

“I don’t know. It just felt like everything was pressing down on me. I don’t know anyone here, and while they’re nice, I feel out of place.”

“Baby, you’re not out of place. This compound is your home, which makes you the reigning queen of this Hades Abyss chapter, since you’re the only old lady right now. Not to mention you’re an officer’s wife.” I leaned down on my elbow and tugged her close to me. She cuddled up to me. “You know, we got the all clear from Bones and didn’t even get to celebrate.”

She bit her lip and looked like she was trying not to smile. “Blake, did you come down here to have sex before going off to war?”

“Can you think of a better way to spend the next half hour?”

Her shoulders shook