Mad Dog (Angel’s Rebellion MC: #2) (Angel's Rebellion MC), стр. 100
“I can do that. I can keep you updated monthly on events that I know he'll attend. As for the other, I have deliberately tried not to learn things about what they are doing, but now I will see what I can learn.”
“Bob, we don't want them to think you are trying to get anything on them. That would just put you and your family in more danger. Just keep your ear to the ground and if you run across something, let us know. It might be a few months before their demise, because we are trying to learn who they are running drugs and trafficking with.” I told him.
“You're not trying to take over that business, are you?” he asked nervously.
Viper and I both laughed.
“Nah, Bob. We want this shit stopped. All of our businesses are legal. And, for the most part, our MC is above board on things. But if anyone fucking crosses us or harms our family, well we aren't above taking action on that.”
“I wish I had your gentleman's fortitude. If I did, they would have been dead years ago,” he muttered.
“Don't put this off on yourself. It’s who we are and what we do, not all of us can be lawyers,” I said as I smiled at him. “We don't want you to call us when you have the info on the dinners and parties, just jot us a note, put it in a sealed envelope, give it to Amy and she will bring it back to the club. Same goes if you learn anything. If we need to get into contact with you, we'll use the same method. Sound good?” I asked him.
“I believe that will work out fine. May I inquire what Amy is to you and your club?”
Well shit, how do I answer that. As I tried to come up with an answer that wouldn't put Amy in a bad light with her boss, I saw the moment he realized what she did for the club.”
“Don't you dare judge her, Mr. Jerik,” I snapped at him.
“I wouldn't presume to do so, sir. She is a good employee and despite what the women that work for me think, I do overhear their conversations occasionally. I know she's had a rough go with that bastard of an ex-husband of hers. If what she's doing now makes her happy, then good for her,” he stated earnestly.
“I think I might like you, Bob.”
“The feeling’s mutual, Dog. I do however have one request.”
“What's that?”
“I would really prefer to be called Robert.”
I threw back my head and laughed, and soon we all were laughing.
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Chapter 21
Revenge is an act of passion; vengeance is justice. Injuries are revenged; crimes are avenged.
~Samuel Johnson~
Mad Dog
August 29th, 1998
While eating dinner with Ava, I told her to have some dark clothes handy. She didn't even ask me why, just nodded. Once we were through, she got up, leaned over, kissed me and murmured in my ear that she was going to find the clothing and would be back shortly. I walked out of the dining room to the bar, grabbed a beer and made my way to our table. The room started filling up fairly quickly. I knew the men were wondering why I had called Church and what it was for. As I watched the guys relaxing with each other, Sarge and Gunny walked in and over to the table.
After they sat down, Sarge looked at me inquisitively, “Gonna tell me what's up?”
I smiled at him. He used to drive me nuts when he would call Church then wouldn't tell me the reason.
“Payback's a bitch, Sarge,” I said as I snickered at his expression of disgust to my reply.
“Fucking smartass kid,” he grumbled.
I couldn't help it, this time I openly laughed at him. I watched as Beau entered the room, as he looked around, I caught his eye and motioned him to come over to the table. He smiled at his grandfathers as he walked up. He went to each man and slapped them on the back before he sat down.
“Hey, Dad. What's up?” he asked.
As I went to answer him, Ava walked into the room. She hesitated when she saw everyone at the table. I knew she didn't want to interfere if we were talking about club business. We were finally on the same page and communicating better. Time has shown her that besides being demanding, my responsibilities for the club are many and varied. And I think I’ve finally managed to prove to her that she is the only woman I want, considering I can’t keep my hands off her.
I smiled at her and crooked my finger for her to come to me. When she went to sit down in the chair next to me, I reached for her, pulled her onto my lap and she snuggled into me. I leaned down and kissed her nose. When I looked back up, all three men were smiling. They were happy I had found someone, and for that I was truly thankful. I knew this had to be a little difficult for Gunny, and possibly Beau as well.
“It's good to see you happy, Dog. It's been a long time coming and you deserve it,” Gunny told me.
“Appreciate it, Gunny. Means the world that you're okay with Ava and me.”
“Fuck, Dog. Why wouldn't I be? Everyone knew you loved Beth, and no one expected you to go without an Old Lady forever. I'm just glad you finally found who you were looking for. Life's too short not to live it, son,” he commented.
“Ava and I have some news. As you can see, she's wearing my colors and even though she and I haven't talked about it yet, one