Boulder's Weight (Reapers Rejects MC: Second Generation: Mexico Book 1) by Elizabeth Knox

Author:Elizabeth Knox [Knox, Elizabeth]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Knox Publishing
Published: 2025-04-28T18:30:00+00:00

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

Kelsey

"The café isn't safe anymore," Amara says, her voice firm as she leans against the heavy wooden table in her office. "Not until we deal with both Andrés and your brothers."

I sit quietly, trying not to fidget from my nervousness.

Boulder stands behind me, his presence solid, and him being here for me is reassuring.

After hearing about Craig's visit, Amara called this emergency meeting, and to my surprise, asked me to join.

"I get what you're saying," I say carefully, "but my brothers and Andrés are separate issues. Benji is only after me. He doesn't give a shit about your club."

Zorro, the Sergeant at Arms with eyes that miss nothing, shakes his head. "Maybe not originally. But Boulder's intel says he's been asking questions about our territory, our operations."

"That's just Benji being Benji," I explain. "He analyzes everything—identifies strengths, weaknesses, pressure points. It's how our father trained him."

The word 'father' tastes bitter on my tongue.

Knowing he's dying should bring relief, but instead, it's stirred up all the shit I've tried to bury.

"Tell us more about Benji," Amara prompts. "What exactly are we dealing with?"

I take a deep breath, feeling Boulder's hand come to rest on my shoulder.

It might sound silly, but it’s like his touch gives me strength.

"Benji was my father's favorite. His protégé." My voice stays steady even as memories flood back. "While most kids were learning to ride bikes, Benji was learning to spot police surveillance, to create alibis, to find weaknesses in people." I pause. "He doesn't act from anger or impulse. Everything's calculated. He's patient, methodical."

"And Craig?" Python asks. "Boulder says he came to warn you."

"Craig follows Benji's lead, always has. He's the muscle—stronger physically, but he lacks Benji's... creativity." I choose the word carefully, unwilling to detail the twisted "creativity" my oldest brother inherited from our father. "If he's breaking ranks to warn me, it means something. It means he doesn’t want to keep doing what he has been for years, he’s grown a heart or something.."

"Could be a trap," Zorro suggests. "Lure us into complacency."

"Potentially," I admit. "But unlikely. Craig's never been good at lying. He's direct, blunt. What you see is what you get with him."

Amara studies me with sharp eyes. "And what would you suggest we do, given what you know about them?"

The question catches me off guard.

I've spent so long running from my brothers, I've never considered facing them.

"I..." I hesitate, then square my shoulders. "We need to separate them. Together, they're dangerous. Divided, they're vulnerable. And if Craig is already wavering, we can use that to our advantage."

Boulder's grip on my shoulder tightens slightly, a silent gesture of support.

"How would you suggest we do that?" Amara asks, genuinely interested in my answer.

"Use me," I say simply. "I'm what Benji wants. Let him think he can get to me, but on our terms, in a location we control."

"Absolutely fuckin’ not," Boulder interjects, his voice hard. "We're not using her as bait."

I twist in my chair to look up at him. "It makes the most sense.

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