I Dare You To Meet Me
Chapter 25

I woke up feeling my soul light but my body heavy. Actually telling Hades and Hell everything I did last night made me feel better about myself. On the other hand I hadn’t had a good night’s rest and vaguely wondered when I would get through a night without the torture of my nightmares.

My cell phone indicated that it was seven in the morning, but I was not a lazy person who could stay in bed doing nothing. So as usual I got up to take a short shower.

Since I knew today would be a pretty busy day with work, I put on some black shorts, a red button down shirt with blue plaid, tucked into the shorts and with the sleeves rolled up to my elbows. Patterned tights and my beautiful boots. My hair was tied up in a ponytail on top of my head. I made up my eyes with blue tones that made a beautiful contrast with my emerald orbs, and my lips were a strong matte red. Mascara, eyeliner, highlighter.

By the time I’m ready it’s breakfast time, and sure enough I hear doors open and close all the way down the hallway along with heavy footsteps. I reach for the one bag I took from my apartment closet and stuff in my cell phone, wallet, charger, a notepad that was on the desk, something to write with, the keys to my Jeep and my Harley. I grimace as I remember to pick it up from the shop. I must stop parking my bike anywhere.

I leave my room, locking the door behind me. And I walk calmly downstairs to the kitchen where the bikers eat breakfast. This time the seats on both sides of Diablo are occupied as well as the ones in front of me. But without giving it a thought I plop down in the empty chair next to Bloody, the storm-eyed biker winks at me and smilingly waves.

I wave back willingly, just like the last time I had breakfast at this table, a plate full of food was placed in front of me as I sat down. Waffles, bacon, toast, really the women in the kitchen were trying hard to keep the men in the club from going hungry. I ate my breakfast quietly, turning a deaf ear to the jokes and comments from the bikers. One or two gave me an embarrassed look when they said something outrageously outrageous, as if apologizing to me. But I just went about my business, my father was sitting on the other side of the table with Bullet, Hunter and the guy with the scar while discussing something. From the look on the faces of the three of them I guessed it was something serious.

But my attention was diverted to the blond-haired tangle who walked in smiling at that moment. Gael gave me a big smile as he waved to me with one hand, with the other he was carrying the glass with the fish from last night. I waved back with a wink and continued eating.

-By the devil’s bearded brat, what’s that you’ve got there? Bullet asked when he saw Gael sitting on Hades’ legs and pressing the fish against his chest.

-It’s a goldfish, his name is Nemo and since last night he’s my best friend. He answered proudly and I couldn’t help but smile tenderly, that boy was winning my heart without knowing it.

-And from which sewer did you catch Nemo, boy? The guy with the scar asked, his face strangely relaxed as he turned to Gael. The infant pointed one of his fingers at me and everyone at the table who was paying attention turned to look at me.

-Tasha won it for me last night at target shooting! I exclaimed and continued to eat my breakfast, ignoring the stares.

-Really? The man asked again but now more serious, the boy nodded very enthusiastically.

-You should have seen her! She just picked up the toy gun and boom, boom, boom, boom, she shot down all the targets before I counted to three without missing! The guy at the booth let me pick any prize I wanted and I asked for Nemo. How cool is that?

-Awesome. The biker replied intimidatingly, and I narrowed my eyes in his direction as the clear threat was glimpsed in that word.

I finished my breakfast and stood up to gain more attention, said goodbye to Bloody, grabbed my bag and walked over to ruffle Gael’s hair before leaving.

-Where are you going, can I come with you, I promise I’ll be good? Said the blond pouting, I smiled but shook my head.

-I’ve got work to do, runt, and it’s no place for a kid like you. But I promise we’ll do something later.” I felt the stares from my father’s whole circle of trust, especially from him and his VP.

-What do you do for a living? The boy asked curiously and I leaned over to whisper in his ear that I had a bar but that it was a secret and not to tell anyone.

When I sat up, I put a finger on my fingers and he imitated me, promising to keep the secret.

-Someday I will be able to go there? He asked and I bit my l*p and then shrugged my shoulders.

-Someday, but I don’t know when, so be good until I decide. Goodbye, tadpole.

And without further ado I turned and walked out of the dining room/kitchen. Pretending not to notice the eyes of those bikers on my back.

I got to the parking lot and got into my truck. I fired it up and this time I didn’t need a GPS to guide me to Trenton’s bar. My bar now too.

The contracts had already been signed and my name was already on the deeds. Plus I had already paid off all the debts to the bank and businesses we owed money to. Attorney Seitz had recommended an architect, who had also known my mother, to remodel the place. And Trenton and I had agreed that he would see the space this morning to get to work on the plans immediately and that construction would begin no later than Friday. Since today was Sunday, it seemed like a good window of time to work out a deal.

I made a mental note to remember to look up various online courses about business management. It was really going to be a pretty busy day.

Hunter Hell POV

-Gael, where did you say you…. Hum… Tasha was going? The Prez asked his son, but the blond continued to eat his breakfast, ignoring him.

-To work. He answered calmly, Hades snorted and I rolled my eyes.

-Be more specific please,” Bullet asked patiently, but the little monster shook his head.

-Tasha told me not to tell anyone, and I don’t break my promises,” he exclaimed vehemently and Bullet let out a low chuckle.

-What’s so funny, Toro? The Prez asked irritated, he stopped laughing but a smile tugged at his lips.

-Nothing Prez, I was just thinking that it only took one afternoon and one fish for his daughter to buy the brat’s loyalty. Besides you can tell a mile away that he’s more fond of the kid after a few hours of knowing him than all the time he’s spent with any of us in the last few days.

He said mockingly and I stiffened in my seat. I was about to retort that that wasn’t true, the Russian might not trust me, but she had let me get close enough to hug and k**s her. That had to mean something, didn’t it?

But the memory of the harsh indifference she showed me last night made me hesitate.

-Be that as it may, I think it was a blessing that she was busy at her job today, wherever she works. It’s not convenient to have her around when Poison and King are on their way. I interject and my brothers nod in agreement with me. Even the Prez looks more relaxed.

Venom was the road name of the President of the Skull Hunters club, while King was the President of Demon Angels. We were both neutral MC’s, this meant that we had neither a bad nor a good relationship with each other. However in the past we had been allies when the Black Ravens were involved in illegal arms dealing. We never got into drugs, money laundering, let alone white slavery, but we did get into ammunition or gun shipments. Or basically any firearm of any kind was our specialty. We didn’t move in those waters anymore, but the past was something no one could change.

The Skull Hunters were famous for their coke and meth shipments and the Demon Angels for their strip clubs. Both shady environments that Hades wanted to keep the Russian doll well away from.

Yesterday afternoon we had received a call from both Presidents requesting a meeting with us. The thing was very rare, as we had never received such a request at the same time from two MCs, so we accepted immediately. We had spent a good part of the morning discussing how to keep the Russian away from the incoming brothers without her suspecting anything. But as was customary with the princess, she beat us to it and did whatever she wanted.

All the better for us.

As I understood it, both Presidents would arrive at noon along with their two most trusted men. I supposed that they would be the VPs of each one and someone else, but I did not want to trust anything, I did not want any unpleasant surprises.

-Demon, do me a favor and keep your eyes open in case Tasha comes back before they leave. Toro, I want you to breathe on the men’s shoulders from the time they set foot in this house until they leave, with the exception of when we’re in the basement. Hell and Bloody, you will both be with me at the meeting. Said the Prez and we all nodded.

-What about me daddy? Gael asked raising his head from his bowl of cereal. Bullet smiled and reached out to pat the boy’s shoulder.

-You’ll stay with me until Bruno comes to pick you up for a brotherly afternoon.

The name of the Prez’s son made several of us tense up. Hades had already filled us in on his stupidity with Gael yesterday and none of us were very happy with him.

-I’d better get to the hotel, there are a few things we need to get ready for next week’s review. Diablo said as he got up, said goodbye to us and left for one of our properties.

In total the Black Ravens had 3 hotels, 5 machine shops, 2 bars, and 1 night club. The machine shops were the responsibility of the Prez with Bruno and Bloody. The Hotels of the twins. Bullet’s civilian bar, Toro’s biker bar and I managed the club. We were a well oiled machine that had been running smoothly since the twins had joined our ranks five years earlier. They were very young and still the babies of the group but that didn’t make them any less efficient.

-You all get your asses busy doing what you need to do, but I want you here when those motherfuckers show up. Especially you two. He said the last thing pointing at Bloody and me.

We both nodded seriously. And so breakfast concluded, each brother left to do pending tasks, and I was no exception. I had neglected several matters I had pending since the green-eyed doll had come into my life.

I went to the Prez’s office as I usually worked there when I needed him, and got down to business. I contacted several alcohol distributors who refused to continue bringing us bottles unless we decided to renegotiate the price. I reached several agreements, sent others to hell. I reviewed letters of life to hire a new security service since the one we had was not enough.

And between calls and paperwork I spent the morning. Soon the commotion and a glance at the office clock made me realize that the Presidents should be arriving any minute. I finished what I was doing and tidied up.

I left the Prez’s office and walked to the bar. There were Hades, Toro, Bloody and Demon. No sign of the brat with Bullet or Diablo, no sign of the Russian either and I thanked any supreme being for that.

-Did they arrive? I asked as I settled next to the Prez, he shook his head as he folded his arms.

-They are outside, Demon told us they arrived. We are waiting for them to leave their bikes and come in. He said with a serious voice and I nodded.

The other crow brothers just kept their heads in other matters, although they were aware of what was going on. Always watching each other’s backs. The bikers didn’t keep us waiting, it wasn’t more than two minutes when the six tattooed, impressively tall men with brawler builds and scraggly faces walked through the entrance of the bar.

The brown-haired, honey-eyed Bruce Venom and the red-haired, dark green-eyed Prescott King led the way. Both were escorted by their men, they stopped a few feet away from where we were. A tense silence spread through the bar. And we all waited to see who would be the brave one to take the first step.

I can proudly say that it was Hades who moved first. He stepped forward and took a deep breath, his emerald eyes scanning the newcomers with a cold awareness.

-“Welcome to the Black Ravens Clubhouse, this may not be your first time here but I assure you that a lot has changed around here since the last time. I hope that whatever it is that has brought you to our doorstep will be taken care of without a hitch-. The Prez sounded confident and intimidating.

-Thank you Hades for having us. Venom replied shaking his hand followed by King.

-Let’s discuss the issues in the meeting room in the basement. The Prez indicated and that was Bullet’s signal to show them where to go.

The door leading to the basement was the first of the rooms on the second floor. Right next to the living room. Camouflaged by the sweet a*s rooms. Bullet set off, Venom and his entourage after, Hades in the middle, King behind, and me last.

Toro accompanied us from afar fulfilling Hades’ orders to keep an eye on them.

We went down the stairs, the basement was designed to be multipurpose. We could adapt it in the most convenient way. And for that specific meeting some prospects had set up a large round table, with comfortable chairs three by three around it. In the center of the table were several bottles and crystal glasses. The lighting was not the best, but we were not in the dark either.

We sat so that the three members of each MC were together. Each Prez in the middle of his men, and it was only when all nine of us were seated that the conversation began. Hades took the initiative again.

-Well, now that we are safe from prying ears we can start this and get it over with as soon as possible.

-Anxious for a specific reason, Hades? King said bitingly and the Prez gave him a serious look.

-Not at all, only unlike you King, my club does have important business to attend to.

-Well, those matters will have to wait. Several days ago a strange correspondence arrived at my headquarters in Nevada. At first I didn’t take it seriously, but recently it arrived here- The Skull Hunters’ Prez looked angry and tense, and I didn’t have a good feeling about it- I don’t like to admit that I’m being the victim of multiple threats-.

Hades opens his mouth to say something but King beats him to it.

-I have the same situation, and comparing data, Venom and I came to the conclusion that it is the same person, or persons, we have not found him or the culprits. He said irritated.

-And what does that have to do with us? You know that if you ask for help, we will help you, but I don’t see the need to come here to tell us your problems. Hades says and the others turn to look at him before nodding. The men with them stand up and reach into their vests.

Bloody and I jump to our feet and are just a little short of starting a fight.

-We don’t want to do anything, we just want to show them something. Poison shouted and the bikers took out several papers each. When you see the content Hades, you’ll see how you’re also involved up to your balls in this shit. Slowly and with a wave of the hand Bloody and I sit back down. The Prez is the first to take the stack of sheets and starts reading.

Slowly at first, but then he moves from one sheet to another as his eyes move rapidly from right to left at the speed of light. His face rising in color with each passing second. Finally, when he reaches the last one, he hits the table with a fisted hand and turns to look at the others with an angry gesture.

-Who was the stupid one who was stupid enough to blabber on about this, f**k, these are confidential things that only four of us knew about and one of them is dead, how the f**k did they replace out about this? He said furiously and with curiosity I took the papers from my Prez’s hand while he was very busy yelling at everything with King and Venom.

The first sheet is a letter written on a computer, it doesn’t have much written on it and it is very clear.

The Devil knows more by old man than by Devil….

And this old man knows a lot of things he wants to tell…

Klaus Serpiente Hoffman, Tristan Relampago Corona, Adam Zeus Black…

Their b***d paid for many years of silence to be no more….

My brow furrows, I pass the sheet to Bloody as I read the next.

I am fire, I am storm, I am tempest, I am calamity, I am trouble, I am karma, I am fate.

I am everything you thought you killed, tried to bury, and now it will hunt you down.

Next paper.

You can’t run, you can’t hide, you can’t prevent yourself.

We’re coming for you, and yours. The clock is already ticking.

The next sheet is a collage of photos, I recognize Poison, King, Hades is also there, but not only them. I see pictures of Isadora, Bruno and Gael. King’s brother who is not a member of MC Rex, Venom’s mother, Rosa and his little sister Margarita. I also see several members of the Skull Hunters and the Demon Angels, I recognize them by their vests.

Each sheet I finished reading is a sheet I give to Bloody to inspect, he is just as confused as I am, what the hell are these notes referring to, why did Hades lose his mind with the messages?

It’s obvious that the Prez is keeping a secret and that no one but a few know about it.

What is so important to keep secret for all these years?

The sound of the door opening with several footsteps interrupts the Presidents’ fight and the nine of us turn to see Toro who interrupts us.

-Excuse me Prez, this was just left at the entrance and Demon asked me to deliver it to you.

He hands us a large yellow envelope. Hades snatches it from him and doesn’t wait for it to come out before tearing it up and taking out its contents.

They are three letter-size photos. The Prez throws them on the table after looking at them and he sticks us with his very serious green eyes.

-I want those motherfuckers dead. But first I want them in my hands to make them scream. He says angrily, with his body tense and his hands in fists.

I go over to look at the photos as well as the others on the table. One of them shows an elderly couple in elegant clothes, I can tell it’s a photo from a magazine article because they are posing together and smiling serenely. The other is of a very pretty woman, with long hair that falls down the middle of her face, she is smiling with all her teeth and her features look familiar. The disturbing thing about this is that both photos are in black and white.

The third photo is the only one in color and my heart stops when I immediately recognize the Russian doll, Tasha. She is sitting on her bike, holding a cigarette in her hand in the middle of several people, she is in profile but I would recognize her silhouette and long hair anywhere. She is wearing leggings that hug her legs like a second skin and a lilac top that leaves nothing to the imagination, you can see her tattoos including her friend’s on her chest and that means it’s a recent photo.

-Who is she? Asks one of King’s men while touching Tasha’s photo, Hades and I grunt, surprisingly I’m the one who answers.

-No one you care about. I blurt out in annoyance and everyone gives me a surprised look, the Prez a little more annoyed than surprised, but I don’t back down.

-Judging by the pictures she’s one of the targets they’re threatening, so if I were you I’d keep an eye on her. Venom says and by the way he runs his hands through his beard I can tell he’s holding back from saying something else.

-You take care of yours and I’ll do the same with mine. Until this shit gets sorted out every person who is not a trusted brother is an enemy or a suspect until proven otherwise-. Hades sounds tense and full of rage, the same rage I feel knowing the Russian is in danger. King clears his throat.

-Do you still have the documents? What the hell is he talking about?

-Of course not, I burned that shit many years ago when I knew it would only give me a*s pains. Hades says as he rolls his eyes, but then squints them in the direction of the Demon Angels’ Prez. “I assume from your question that you still have yours,” and the red-haired man closes his eyes in mortification and runs his hands through his hair.

-Someone broke into the headquarters two nights ago, the safe was open, with all the money, contracts and real estate intact inside, but the f*****g file was missing. I went through the whole office over a hundred times, they didn’t take anything more than that. Let go and Bloody and I have to hold Hades so he doesn’t go down on him.

-You just doomed us all, you big jerk, if my family is affected by this I promise you I’ll make sure I’ll tear your whole life to shreds! He shouts angrily and King is also supported by his men.

-You think I wanted this to happen, this is all your fault Hades, if you hadn’t decided thirteen years ago to walk away like a coward none of this would be happening, so if you’re looking for a culprit just go look in a f*****g mirror! He shouts angrily and I growl from the effort of holding my Prez.

-Son of a bitch. Hades chuckles and redoubles his efforts to free himself.

-Enough, both of you, we can’t change the past and I won’t let you condemn the future, let’s resolve this shit before it’s too late and for that I need your heads on your shoulders. Then you can punch each other in the face if you want, but not before you see this or these bastards dead. Venom intervenes and Hades and King stop struggling but continue to give each other hateful looks.

-Well, that’s better,” says Venom and crosses his arms, “Just like Hades, I decided to get rid of the evidence of what we did some time ago. However, I kept a digital copy that I will destroy as soon as I get to my clubhouse. I have no f*****g idea who we can trust at the moment but as in the past the three of us will keep our eyes peeled in case this bastard tries anything.

-I’ll put the brothers on notice that we’re being threatened, if the information in those folders gets out we’ll all be f****d. The Prez says and finally Bloody and I let him go, his body still tense.

A nod from the three Presidents, a dial tone from one of Venom’s escorts interrupts us and he excuses himself to break away and answer, which makes me a little surprised because down here the reception sucks.

The guy doesn’t say anything just says thanks and ends the call after a while, then approaches his Prez and says something in his ear that makes him get annoyed and he punches him in the jaw.

-What did they do what?! The biker holds his jaw where he received the blow and sees Venom with a grimace, he mutters curses between his teeth and then turns to see all of us present- “Well, someone knew I was coming here because they have attacked my headquarters, they have taken all the computers including the one with the digital copy, It won’t be long before they replace the file- He says annoyed and shaking with rage -I haven’t left that f*****g office since the letters started arriving and now that I’ve been away for a couple of hours someone steals it, that can only mean one thing-. He mumbles.

-There is a rat among the MC members. Hades says and we all look at each other suspiciously. F**k a traitor in the Black Raven, this is not good at all -I’ll investigate my people, do the same with yours, we’ll be in touch-.

He lets go of the Prez and I know he’s calling the meeting to a close. King lets out an affirmation and doesn’t wait to storm out of the place along with his men. Venom stands up more calmly but still annoyed and orders his men to wait outside. The black-haired man approaches Hades and pats him on the shoulder as he slumps back in his chair.

-Maybe that idiot didn’t notice but I’m not that stupid. I’d recognize Kore even if she went bald. And judging by your reaction the girl in the picture is Tasha. How are they doing? He asks in a soft tone and I almost fall on my a*s from his remark. The Prez shakes his head as his hand squeezes the bridge of his nose.

-Anabella and her parents died a few years ago in what I thought was an accident. Tasha has been here for a few days now hating me for sending her away, and if what happened to my wife and my in-laws is the fault of what we did years ago she will never forgive me. She says and I know she is suffering because of her voice. Poison nods his head.

-I figured it out when I saw the black and white photo, I’m still so sorry. I know all you wanted was to keep them safe. I’m sure Tasha doesn’t hate you, that little brat worshipped you like you were a f*****g god to her, she just needs time and a real father-. He says and his voice conveys his condolences. Hades snorts and I’m tempted to do the same.

-I can tell you haven’t seen her yet. She’s so changed, I almost didn’t recognize her when I saw her, and damn I haven’t been on my best behavior. All the pain I feel since I found out about Kore has f****d me up and I’ve treated her badly. But I love my daughter Venom and there is no way I would let anyone lay a finger on her. I couldn’t protect my Old Lady but I’ll die before anything happens to Tasha-.

Hades says and Poison lets out a chuckle.

-We all told you that she would end up being a copy of you. Now, be aware of the consequences. Hades also laughs a little and then stands up and gives Poison’s hand a squeeze.

Shouts, footsteps and more come from upstairs. Hades arches his eyebrows as someone yells for him.

-Damn now what… -. He mumbles before running off with Bloody behind him, I’m about to follow him when the Skull Hunter Prez stops me.

-I hope for the sake of your balls you know what you’re doing with that girl. He says and I look at him with a frown -Don’t look at me like that, you almost went off on King’s Sergeant at Arms when he asked about her. I’m not one to butt in where I’m not wanted, but that girl is someone very important to Hades and if you f**k with her your head will roll faster than you can imagine. And I don’t mean the one on your shoulders. We MC Presidents don’t usually have many daughters and when we do I assure you that we are even capable of going down to hell for them.

He says and I let go of his grip.

-Thanks for the advice, but I know exactly what I’m doing. I say with a hard voice, and the man just shrugs his shoulders.

-Don’t say I didn’t warn you. That’s all he answers and I don’t stay to know more because my a*s goes shooting up the stairs.

I cross the room like a gale and arrive at the bar of a santamien, Veneno walks several meters behind me calmer.

The brothers are standing in a circle around several people. I can see Demon with a proud smile near the edge, Bloody amused and Toro trying to hide his glee.

I push several bodies so I can get a picture of what’s going on. Hades’ shouts reach where I am.

-I hope you have a very good explanation for this young lady. He says when I finally get to the front. I am greeted by a very funny situation to tell you the truth.

Tasha is standing with her arms crossed in front of Hades, she looks exactly the same as when she came out a few hours ago only now her black hair is flowing down her back. And f**k he looks so smooth I can almost imagine my hand as I pull him and sink my c**k into her p***y over and over again. I swallow hard and force myself to watch the rest.

Venom’s men are passed out, (or so I hope they are because if the Russian killed them we’re in trouble), like sacks of potatoes on the floor to one side of her. From where I am I can see the red knuckles on the wrist and the bikers’ faces bruised in several places.

-I’m not to blame for anything if that’s what you’re asking,” says the Russian and sounding indignant, she puts her hands on her h**s and shifts her weight from one knee to the other, “I was just coming to the bar for a beer when those two approached me. One told me this was no place for a babe like me and to leave before they showed me what a real man was. He says and Poison arrives at that moment, looks at the Russian with a critical eye before approaching his men and checking their pulse. When he is satisfied, he stands next to Hades.

-And then? He asks impatiently.

-Then I told him that if he wanted to keep breathing he wouldn’t tell me that way again and that there is no betrayal on warning. I hear Tasha’s voice and I can’t help but smile at her fire. I never met a woman capable of standing up to any man just because she can. -The other idiot started laughing and assured me that there was no way in hell that a weak little babe like me could take them down and that I’d better keep my a*s on other business. He concludes and I walk over so that I can see his green eyes flashing irritation but I also see amusement there.

-Could we get to the part where you tell us how my Vice President and my Road Manager ended up unconscious please? Venom says and although he is serious I can see that deep down he is also amused by the whole thing.

And of course, I know that the Russian doll is capable of defending herself. I saw it the first time she came to the bar, she taught a lesson to the brothers who tried to mess with her and that alone made her f*****g awesome in my eyes. But from that to crippling two men twice her age, three times her weight and almost taking a head taller than her without getting a scratch, (because I had already examined her from top to bottom and she had nothing, not a single hair out of place), was something to be admired, to be feared, to be praised.

I was sorry I hadn’t seen it.

Tasha shrugs as she gazes with her emerald eyes into the dark green ones of the other Prez.

-I told them I could show them whenever they wanted but not to cry after I kicked their asses. They both got upset and one wanted to hit me. And I just did what I told them I would do. He says and smiles innocently -Oh, were they your men, an apology, I mistook them for any bar idiot. Next time I won’t be so harsh when I give them a lesson on how to treat a woman. He says and now most of the brothers can’t help themselves and burst out laughing, me among them.

Toro hides the smile that came out but not fast enough for the Russian not to see it and winks at him.

-I knew deep down you had a sense of humor. He says and my brother turns serious and then makes his usual pouty face.

Hades clears his throat and the corners of his mouth twitch as he tries to control his smile.

-Tasha, this is Venom, he’s President of a friendly MC. You may not remember him, but you used to see him here from time to time when you were a kid.

Poison smiles mischievously at the girl and I swallow another growl. I feel like a dog.

-It’s a pleasure to see you again Tasha, you’ve grown up a lot, there’s no trace left of the little girl with two braids who used to chase Hades everywhere. I am pleased to see that you are now a full grown woman. I apologize on behalf of the jerks lying there, and thank you for giving them a lesson in manners. When they wake up I’ll make sure they never forget what happened.

Hades slaps Poison hard when he notices the intensity of the Prez’s stare and I restrain myself from going over and punching him.

Stop staring at her like that a*****e. I’m the only one who can eat her with my eyes.

-Whatever, I’m out of the mood for my drink. I’m going to work in my room and I don’t want to be disturbed. Goodbye, and do me a favor, when your men wake up tell them that if they want a second round I’ll be waiting for them.

After he says goodbye he turns around and finally his gaze meets mine. His gesture changes and he sees me with a serious expression. And I know he still hasn’t forgiven me for Jenna. He walks swaying those h**s and my eyes are riveted on that a*s so still and my hands sting as I remember how soft and firm it is.

The brothers move out of her way as she passes, a new respect in their eyes when they see her. They didn’t like her much before, took her for a spoiled, spoiled brat. But they kept their mouths shut because she’s the Prez’s daughter. But whatever she did today with those two assholes has earned her a new status in the club.

-Forget what I said earlier. You’re well f****d and I wish you the best luck in the world, that girl is a real piece of work and I don’t doubt she’ll bite your head off if you make a wrong move against her. Venom says and gives Hades a comforting smile. He then turns to the bar and asks the sweet a*s who serves him for a pitcher of water.

The girl gives it to him immediately and the Prez of the Skull Hunters doesn’t take long to take it and spill its content on the head of his VP and his Road Manager. Both bikers jump in and stand up looking for the threat.

-What the hell,” one starts but is cut off by his Prez.

-Let’s go, get your asses on your bikes before the daughter of Hades decides to come and finish you off for assholes,” he says very serious but then smirks at them while he laces his fingers on the edge of his vest and balances on the tips of his toes, “I can’t wait to get there and see the look on the others’ faces when I tell them how they got their asses kicked,” he says and the two bikers get on their feet. He says and the two bikers turn pale, then red with indignation, then pale again.

They stand up carefully.

-The bitch is Hades’ daughter? One asks and I go over to hit him for calling her that. But the Prez beats me to it and throws a punch that knocks him back on his a*s to the ground. The idiot’s nose drips b***d.

-It is indeed. And if you call her that name again, I’ll make sure you’ll never have offspring, is that clear? He says annoyed and all the brothers mumble in support.

Venom hurries to get his man to his feet and kicks him in the a*s as he pushes the other.

-Let’s get out of here before they screw up any more. We’ll be in touch Hades, we’ll keep you posted on anything.

He and the Prez nod goodbye and then disappear back to where they came from. Hades turns as they leave and starts giving orders to clean up the mess.

Some sweet asses rush in to pick it all up.

-I want everyone in my office in two hours, we have business to discuss. So let Bullet and Diablo know. Except you, I want you there now. He says and points at me, I swallow my breath when I see his expression and I don’t dare delay to follow him when he turns in the direction of his office.

Out of the corner of my eye I can see Demon move his lips in my direction and I can understand his message clearly.

I told you so.

Bastard.

Hades locks up when we’re both inside the space. But he makes no attempt to sit up in his chair. Instead he leans against the edge of his desk as he folds his arms. His emerald eyes identical to his daughter’s pin me in place as if he is exposing my soul. I swallow saliva and clench my fists.

I had been his VP for nine years. Some called him crazy when he took the job from one of the senior members to give the patch to me. Even more so when I was only 20 years old at the time and had only been a member of the Black Ravens for two years. But Hades always stood firm in his decision and never regretted it. And never, in all this time, had he ever given me that look. As if I was a bomb that would explode at any moment and he wasn’t sure what to do with me.

And all because you want to get in his idiot princess’s pants.

Every second that passes is more tense than the last and I’m not sure if it’s because he’s waiting for some reaction from me.

-Get away from her. That’s what is said when he finally speaks and although I’m glad I’m no longer in that annoying silence I can’t help but frown.

-Why? The question slips from my lips before I can help it and I know I’ve screwed up when my Prez’s gaze darkens. He lets out a low growl.

-Because it’s an order and you don’t need to know anything else. He says and I know suicidal but I can’t help but get defensive.

-She’s an adult now. I say and swallow my breath.

Shut up Hell, if you keep this up you’re going to lose your balls.

-I don’t give a shit if she’s fifty. She’s my daughter and I don’t want her in this world. When this year is over she’ll go back to Russia and there she’ll fall in love with some bastard who deserves her and probably have a family if she wants it. But like hell I’m going to let her mess with a brother and risk her life until she dies. He mumbles in annoyance and says it in pain, he doesn’t want her to leave but thinks it’s for the best.

My body tenses up and I get upset at the thought of the Russian doll kissing another fucker like she was doing to me. I almost lose my mind when I imagine her under someone else’s body and how he’s getting her pregnant.

Goodbye balls, but I’m not going to let the doll slip through my fingers.

-She’s already in danger and it wasn’t me who put her there. With all due respect Prez what happens between her and me is Tasha’s choice. I’m not going to force her into anything, but I want to tell her that she knows me and she knows well that apart from a f**k now and then I’m not given to going from skirt to skirt. If her daughter accepts me, it will be because I’m going to put a ring on her finger and a vest on her body.

Suddenly I said very sure of my decision, Hades did not take long to give me a punch in the face that made me back down.

F**k that hurt like hell.

-Be careful with your words Hell, I’ll cut your hands off if I think you got in his pants. Tasha will never let you into her life, so don’t be a fool and get all that shit out of your head. He says and I hear him restrain himself from hitting me again.

I move my jaw to make sure it’s not broken and look at him with conviction.

-If you’re so sure she won’t listen to me, you don’t have to worry. I’ll respect whatever decision she makes. But I’m not going to give up until she’s on a flight to her country.

I let go and my mouth tastes like metal, damn it I’m bleeding.

Hades punches me again but this time in the stomach before he turns around and goes to sit in his chair behind the desk.

Resolve, the fucker knocked the wind out of me.

-You’d better tread lightly with Tasha, I don’t want to have to replace another Vice President for having to kill you. Or better yet, if she kills you first.

He says as a warning and I know I have the green light, more or less.

-Yes Prez. I say and I can’t help my tone from sounding excited. He gives me a dirty look and then dismisses me with a flick of his wrist.

-Now go put something cold on that punch before I decide to break a couple of your bones too.

Knowing that he is quite capable of doing so I nod my head and walk out of the office.

But my feet don’t take me to the kitchen for ice.

Oh no.

I cross the hallway upstairs. The Russian princess and I were going to have a long talk. She had to know that everything I said last night was true, and that from now on I would do everything in my power to win her over.

I finally got to her door and she smiled at the good job I did repairing the lock I broke myself. I was supposed to tell one of the prospects to take care of it but my guts churned at the thought of another man in my doll’s room.

I knock loudly on the door and wait for him to open it for me.

It doesn’t take long. She raises an eyebrow when she sees me and leans against the door. For my part my eyes roam all over her. She’s wearing red pajama shorts that are as short as women’s boxers making me drool over her long legs and beautiful a*s. A gray tank top that while not showing anything, is tight enough for me to see she’s not wearing a bra, her nipples a pair of stiff nipple tips that my tongue and lips are dying to explore.

-We have unfinished business, my precious. I say huskily and am pleased to see her skin bristle.

Oh little Russian, no matter how much you deny it, you and I both know you’ll end up mine.