Kraken (Hades Abyss MC 4) - Harley Wylde Page 0,28

in here. It takes a damn retina scan.”

He muttered something else, then hung up the phone. My gut clenched and bile rose in my throat. He was working with the Sadistic Saints. I had no doubts to that, but I didn’t understand why. What was in it for him? Kraken’s men were so much better than Deuce’s crew. Why would anyone want to be with those assholes? Unless they were holding something over his head. I wouldn’t put it past them. We still needed to find MaryAnne, assuming they still had her.

The two teen boys were alert, casting glances toward Morgan and the door every few minutes. It seemed they’d overheard. Even though they were the size of full-grown men, I hoped they didn’t try to do anything heroic. If someone did breach the bunker, I didn’t want any of these people dying.

It felt like hours passed, but I knew it hadn’t been very long. Booted steps sounded outside the metal door, and when it opened I knew my hell was just beginning. Two of the Sadistic Saints came in, tossing aside a set of eyes that I really didn’t want to contemplate. I pressed back against the counter, wishing there was a way to run, to get Ember and just disappear.

I caught the gaze of the boys and shook my head, letting them know not to interfere. It was my hope they’d take me and leave everyone else. These women hadn’t done anything to deserve this. Neither had I, but at least I’d survived it before. Kraken had called me the queen, and I was going to take that to heart. Sometimes a queen had to sacrifice herself to save her people.

Morgan pointed my way. My heart slammed against my ribs and I heard Ember crying. I didn’t dare look her way. I knew Jordan had her and would protect her at all costs. If they had to take me, then at least my daughter would be safe. Kraken would take care of her.

The men advanced on me. I lashed out with my fists and kicked at them, but the bastards only laughed at me.

“Look, our favorite little toy grew a backbone,” Pitch said with a grin. “It will be fun breaking you all over again. How many of us can you take at once? I’ve forgotten.”

I closed my eyes and fought not to pass out. They meant to reenact my first night with them. I’d survived it once, but I didn’t know if I could do it again.

Screwball grabbed his crotch. “We’re gonna fuck you so good. Make you scream. Make you bleed.”

I saw Jordan moving closer, and I held a hand out to her. I didn’t need anyone else getting hurt. These bastards wanted me, and they wouldn’t stop until they had me. I wasn’t special. Not to them. They got off on the pain they caused. I’d been their favorite punching bag, their favorite little victim. Kraken had shown me what life should be like, that good men still existed. I only hoped he’d be able to move on when I was gone. There was no way they’d let me live this time.

I turned my head, holding Jordan’s gaze. “Tell Kraken I’m sorry. Tell him…”

I shook my head and went with the Sadistic Saints. Fighting wouldn’t get me anywhere. They dragged me up the stairs and outside the barn. Pitch tossed me over his shoulder and made a run for the tree line. They stuck to the shadows, moving swiftly through the compound. In the dark recesses of the compound, Screwball peeled back the fence. Pitch ducked through with me, and Screwball followed. A truck waited nearby. They tossed me into the backseat before getting in and taking off.

I’m so sorry, Kraken. I love you.

I pressed my hand to the window and watched the Hades Abyss compound get smaller and smaller. The truck hit the open highway and picked up speed, heading back to hell. It wasn’t long before the sound of motorcycles filled the air and several Sadistic Saints zipped past us, with a few hanging back. The club Treasurer, Brimstone, winked at me as he flew by. I really hated these men.

“Running off like that was stupid,” Pitch said. “Your ass is owned by our club.”

“I’m not anyone’s property,” I said. “Not with the Sadistic Saints. I belong to Kraken.”

Pitch turned to glare at me. “You’d be wise to never mention that fucker again. He killed Deuce. Carved him up. Left him on the