Joker by Harley Wylde

Author:Harley Wylde
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: BIN 011074-03603
Publisher: Changeling Press LLC
Published: 2024-01-22T00:00:00+00:00

Since we no longer had club whores, even the married brothers frequented the clubhouse these days. It had been a great place to enjoy a beer and catch up with everyone. Even now, I saw Venom, Bull, Tank, and Torch at a table in the corner. Saint and Savior were at another one, and a handful of other brothers were scattered about the place.

I made my way to the bar and grabbed a beer before walking through the room. I stopped next to Venom’s table, drawing their attention right away.

“You doing okay, Joker?” Tank asked.

“Best I can. Got a minute?”

Venom peered up at me, his eyes sharp as ever. “Joker, sit down. You look like you’re carrying the weight of the world. Can’t say I’m surprised what with everything going on.”

I pulled a chair over and sat down, the wood creaking under my bulk. The ink on my arms seemed to pulse with a life of its own under the flickering light. “It’s Cleo’s family -- I don’t think they’re the type to go away quietly. I think they’re plotting something, and I doubt it’s a family reunion. At least, it won’t be once they find out she’s dying.”

Even saying the words felt like I’d swallowed hot ashes. My wife could die. Within a few months, I could very well be burying her. It didn’t seem real.

“Mike and Jared?” Venom asked. “We haven’t seen or heard from them the entire time Cleo has been here. You sure they know where she is?”

“The brother tore up her apartment and told her to go home. It’s only a matter of time before he finds her again if he hasn’t already. Just because we haven’t heard anything, doesn’t mean he isn’t watching her.”

“Joker,” Torch began, his tone solemn, “you know as well as I do that blood calls to blood. They won’t stop until they’ve dragged Cleo back into their mess. If they do discover her medical issues, I’m not sure what they’ll do next. They don’t seem like the type to walk away empty-handed.”

“You thinking we need to put our women and kids on lockdown?” Tank asked. “Should we bring Tempest in on this?”

Venom and Torch shared a look. Yeah, they were thinking exactly that. I didn’t blame them. I wanted to protect Cleo as much as they wanted to protect their women and kids. Especially Tank since he had three daughters.

“That’s why I’m here. Shouldn’t we come up with a plan or something? Savior hasn’t called Church to discuss the issue, and I’m worried something is going to happen,” I said.

“Keep your eyes open. Stay one step ahead of them. I doubt they’ll stroll up to the gates and ask nicely for us to hand over Cleo. They’ll strike when we aren’t expecting it,” Venom said.

“Then we’ll be ready for them,” I vowed, the determination settling like steel in my belly. “I won’t let them near her, or any of our women and children.”

“Protect Cleo, but don’t underestimate those bastards.” Bull’s gaze held mine, unflinching.

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