Enforcer: Book Four (Princes of Prophecy)

by Marie, L. Ann

  “I'm not leaving her again.”

  “I'll stay with Tiny and Uncle Danny.” When I don't move he goes on. “He's dead Brother. He can't get at her again.”

  I take a deep breath and throw him chin. “You'll stay?” Jared says he will too.

  “Yeah Brother. Go get in place so you can get married.”

  I push away from the door wondering if this is smart. My head is fucked. Strapper's dead, she's got Eliza and Marty in with her and two HS waiting outside the room, plus Tiny and Jared. Prez is rounding the corner when I get to it. His hand goes to my shoulder. “I'll walk with them Brother. Everyone is a little nervous.” I throw him chin and walk by feeling that relief. Dakota and Jessie pass me throwing chin.

  Darren is at the back door. “Just keeping watch Brother.”

  They're covering her. I breathe easy knowing she's safe. VP is standing at the path. “Don't need more fuckin’ excitement today.” I throw him chin and smile as I pass him. MC and Prince Brothers are standing and throw me chin as I walk by. They're all watching out for her.

  When I get to the gazebo Pres hugs me. “So fuckin’ glad she's Sheila and you got her back. I'll deal with the how after you're married.”

  I slap his back, but push his words away. I don't want to think about how right now. I want my ring on her finger and my hand holding hers.

  Anita brings Trapper up and I hug him then move him to my left. “Glad you got to her Jax. It's never dull with you. That's for sure.”

  I laugh shaking my head. “Not my idea of entertainment, but she's here and safe.”

  I'm watching the path and see Brandon holding Stella's hand. He walks slow so she can throw flower petals as she walks. Amanda is in front of them taking pictures. I push away the thought of them without Sheila. I'd deal, but fuck. I keep telling myself that she’s here. She's here and she's safe.

  When I see her my breath catches. Her hair is blowing behind her and she's got my shy smile on as her eyes find mine. Fuck she's beautiful. She's in a white dress with blue fire going from smoked to royal down her side. I smile, it's just like her bike. The Brothers walk behind her and I'm hit with how much I love the fuckin’ Brotherhood. They're showing me how special she is.

  “You better breathe Jax. Don't want you passing out adding more drama to the day,” Trapper says, making me and Pres laugh. My eyes don't leave hers, but I breathe.

  Tiny puts her hand in mine. “You've proven you can take care of my girl. Keep her safe Brother.”

  I don't take my eyes from hers. “I will Brother.” He steps back. “Fuckin’ beautiful baby girl.” The diamonds on her neck and ears sparkle around us. It's like a dream.

  Pres steps forward and we look at him. “Finally a couple that follows tradition.”

  I hear fucks in the background and laugh. They were betting. “Hope you bet on me,” Sheila says.

  Pres shakes his head no. “After what happened I didn't think I had a chance and changed it.”

  Trapper cracks up. “I did Sheila.”

  She leans forward looking at him. “Congratulations Trapper.” Everyone laughs.

  “Think we can step it up?” I ask them.

  Pres says his piece and we say ours. I slide her ring on thinking I need to get her another one for the one that was lost in the water. I kiss her finger and look at Pres. He goes on and she slides my ring on. I smile at her. It’s perfect. She kisses my ring and we finish, holding each other's eyes. I swallow hard. I almost lost her on the most important day of my life. Pres says I can kiss her and I do.

  ***

  Sheila

  We're sitting at the table with Pres, Tiny, Uncle Danny, Kate, Uncle Steve and Jess. Nancy has the kids in the water. I'm watching them, but hear Pres apologize to Jax. The admin code at the KC Training doors hasn't been changed in years. Today it was changed. I want to turn and say something, but I'm on Jax's leg facing the water and really, this was a fuckin’ scary day. I was so scared when I woke up. I jumped out of the car as he was slowing for a light. The sonofabitch got me though. I was too groggy to get very far. By the time my head was clear I was chained to his seat with not enough chain to go over his neck. That's what I was hoping for too, I wanted to strangle the bastard. He thought he was going back to get the kids. He's fucked up. He was fucked up I correct myself. When he was finally dead I thought I was going over the edge to die with him. Wouldn't that have killed the mood here? Shit. I blink back tears. Jax got to me though. I couldn't hold the wheel and reach the keys or gearshift. Fuckin’ pussy almost took me with him.

  I didn't tell Jax any of it. He was pissed enough. His arms tighten around my waist reminding me that I'm safe and with him. He hasn't let me go and to tell the truth, I don't want him to.

  I shake my head trying to get back to happy. Looking for Stella and Brandon I laugh. Done has Stella on a tube and is swinging her around in the water. She's kicking her feet with the biggest smile.

  I look around for Brandon. Ricky and Jason have him on the docks. He's running to the big slide. He stops and watches Stella for a minute then runs. “You want to go play?”

  I'm surprised by his question. His lips hit my shoulder making me smile. “Yeah.” I stand and he follows me down.

  I'm just about at the wet sand and everything changes. I swear I feel electricity in the very air. I look around and Brothers are moving. Jax has his gun pointed to the right so I follow his sight. Two big guys running toward us stop. There has to be five guns pointed at them. Shots are fired from the waterside and the two guys are down. What the fuck? I try to pull away from Jax but he won't let me go. “The kids Jax! Let me get them safe!”

  “They're safe,” he says moving toward the big rock and the pop up that the guards stand under. There's a bin that holds everyone's guns when they go in. He pulls a gun out checking it and hands it to me.

  I look around and see Brothers are moving the kids to the patio. Looking toward the town beach, Brothers are running that way. Fuck what now?

  “Get to the patio. Keep the kids safe. I'll get a spare and ammo up to you as soon as I can.”

  I run making it to the door before the last kid is in. Tess and Penny are giving hugs and keeping them calm. Jason, Diego and Ricky come in behind Christian and Hawk.

  Ricky stops and watches from the window as I close the door. “That's all of them.”

  “Where are the Prince kids?”

  He looks back. “Amanda has them with Colt and Harley.”

  I look to the back corner. They're sitting on the floor signing. Thank fuck.

  “They must have been the first in,” he says moving to the glass door.

  Done runs up with a cloth bag. “Prez said get them on so he has contact and I'm in here dressed.”

  At the table I empty the bag. Three ear pieces, three guns, ammo and a holster. “I need a shirt.”

  Diego gives me his. “Thanks Brother.” I get the ear piece on just as an automatic starts peppering the outside tables with bullets.

  “Get the table moved and get the kids down,” I tell Diego and Jason.

  Ricky looks at Christian. “Fuck.” Hawk is in his lap.

  The bullets are hitting closer. Diego and Jason are looking at Christian. “Brothers help Done get the fuckin’ table moved!” Amanda and Tess move to the table. The boys move when they see them. Shit.

  I look at Ricky. “We can move him when they get the kids down.” He nods. “She Dog to MC Ops. Kids are moving to the safe room.”

  Jake: “Roger She Dog. MD on lead. Keep away from the beach wall.”

  Me: “Roger MD.”

  I pull Ricky away from the door. “Turn your piece on, then help with the kids.”

  He moves fast to the stairs going to the safe room. Thank God for Uncle Danny.

  I'm in the middle of the room watching the doors. Done, Ricky, Diego and Jason make a line on the stairs and hand the kids down to Tess, Penny and Amanda. It sounds like hell broke loose as bullets hit the building. Luckily this is the new patio
with bullet proof glass and cement walls. I'm so fuckin’ glad the last one was leveled.

  Me: “We're taking hits MD.” It's only a matter of time before they try something else.

  Jake: “Roger She Dog. Help is less than one out.”

  “Ricky and Done get Christian down there.” I look down thinking. “Jason you're up here.”

  He looks surprised, but climbs the stairs. We're hit again, but nothing comes through. I hand him the spare and he checks it. “Anything coming through is your target.” He nods. Ricky and Done come up the stairs. “Done stand ready with the kids.” He throws me chin walking back down the stairs.

  “Close them in.” They move fast getting the rug and table back in place.

  I hear the chopper fly low then the guns. Thank fuck! I move to the door. “Jason cover the back door.”

  “Roger.”

  I smile seeing him turn with the gun aimed at the door. Ricky moves to the far window. “I can't see shit from here,” he says moving from the end to the center.

  “Brothers are on the beach in front of Pres and Uncle Steve's.” I watch the chopper shoot into the water. It moves further out shooting again. What the fuck is happening?

  “She Dog to Done. Everyone calm down there?”

  “Roger She Dog. Tess has Christian. She says it's almost over.”

  I blow a breath out. “Roger Done.”

  What seems like an hour later, Jake clicks back on.

  Jake: “She Dog stand down. VP and Holmes are approaching from the back.”

  Me: “Roger MD.”

  “Stand down Jason, Ricky, Done. Uncle Steve and Jax are coming through.” He relaxes and I unlock the door. I get rogers and smile. They aren't my regular HS team, but they did okay.

  I have my gun ready just in case. Jax walks in first and hugs me. “Should have went to Vegas.” VP and Ricky laugh.

  We get the table and rug moved and the safe room open. The kids cheer making us all smile. They make a line bringing them up just like they went down. I hug every one of them and have them wait at the back wall. They make a straight line and wait patiently. They're just like we were. We followed directions so it was easier on Security. When bullets are flying, or shit was going down, Security didn't need us mouthing off or acting up. We learned that early on. They get it too.

  Kate, Jess, CJ, Nancy, our Jess and Marty come in looking a little nervous. When they see the kids they relax. “All present and accounted for,” I tell them.

  Kate walks to me and hugs me. “Thank you.”

  I smile and give her a squeeze. “Everyone is safe.”

  She nods wiping her eyes. I watch her hug the kids then look at VP. What the hell is that all about? He shrugs. “House got hit. Was loud.”

  Tess hugs me from behind. “I'm so glad you were here! Christian saw other stuff happening, but we were safe and sound. Thanks Sheila!”

  Shit. I look at Jax. We both look at Christian. He looks pale and tired, but he's smiling at me. I blow him a kiss making him laugh. The old ladies take the kids over to Kate's. I wait until they all leave. Ricky stays behind leaning against the wall. “What the hell happened?” He's pissed. I wonder again what the hell is going on.

  VP looks at him. “We're under attack. Cleared it, everyone's good.”

  I smile. Jax takes my hand and walks me to Kate's. “Really should have went to Vegas.”

  I laugh walking in the door. Everyone turns and looks at me. “Sorry.” They're smiling. “Jax thinks we should have went to Vegas.”

  Prez, Jessie and Taylor laugh. “He ain't wrong,” Jessie says. I sit with my Brothers. Jax sits beside me holding my hand. I give it a squeeze.

  Pres stands up. “Dakota and Cloud aren't here yet, but someone can fill them in. There were no survivors so we have no fuckin’ clue what we're dealing with. The kids in Rhode Island not even a week ago, then this today. That was a fuckin’ bold move for a ransom.”

  Uncle Danny shakes his head. “This was too big for a ransom. Christian saw something.”

  Prez waves his hand. “Jeremy said it was kids. Plural. With as many pussies that showed up, I think they were trying for as many as they could get. The same thing happened at the daycare.” His eyes snap to his dad. My eyes bounce from him to his Uncle Steve. Prez's eyes get hard.

  VP nods. “Too much for one target. Shootin' for a group. Killin' own guys 'fore we could get anythin' plays bad. Don't want us knowin' who they are.”

  Fuck. Jax squeezes my hand. I look at him. He's pissed. “When did everyone get this information?”

  They all look at him. Fuck. They knew. Prez looks around. “This is why you had Security here today?”

  Pres looks at VP and gets a nod. “We knew something was happening, but didn't know what. After Strapper we thought we were clear.”

  Prez stands and starts pacing. He freezes and we all watch. His body and face get a hard look to them. It's fascinating to watch. I'm never in these meetings so I'm wondering if this is normal. He looks at the table. “I want all Princes back in the yard. Sheila, Jax, I'm sorry for the fuckin’ mess we made of your day. I don't want to fuck with your time, but we need to know what the fuck's going on before we can guarantee you and the kids are safe. I'll have you flown home as soon as I can get a chopper here.”

  I nod. Jax still has tension rolling off him. It hits me. I was taken when they had doubled up on Security. Shit. Someone isn't doing something. He lets my hand go and walks to the window.

  Prez looks from Jax to Pres. “We're out.” He looks at Jessie. “Get Dakota to pick up at the gate.” Jessie walks out. He looks at Darren. “Get Jared up to Halo so he can take the second group and get a truck here to pick up the bikes. I'll call Jamie for a cover on kids and old ladies and Prince Ops to get Abel and Greg up.” He doesn't ask Pres for Cloud to shuttle.

  He walks out the door and Darren walks to the patio. I look around. Uncle Danny is looking at the table. Pres is watching the door pissed. VP follows Prez out. Jax is still at the window. “Why am I here?” I ask anyone left.

  Uncle Danny looks at me. “Because we fucked up. We got the warning and didn't tell Little Ben, then didn't get what the warning was about. He would have understood it. Looking at it now, we get it.”

  This is them letting me and Jax know this whole thing was on them. Fuck. What do you say to that? Jax looks at me and shakes his head no. When did they get the warning?

  Jessie comes in. “Jax, Sheila – Done is bringing all the kids and old ladies. You'll all be on one chopper, Sheila. Jax you're on military cover.” Jax nods.

  I throw him chin and stand. “I need to grab my clothes.” He nods. Jax follows me to the guest room and grabs my bag while I throw a skirt and shirt on. He never says a word. Leading me out he stops in the kitchen, the kids are being brought out. He lifts Brandon up and I take Stella from Nancy. I kiss her cheek and tell her I love her then throw chin to the room and follow Jax out.

  I have no fuckin’ clue what to think, but I know I'm missing some of the pieces to this puzzle. Princes are at the gate with Prez. Everyone looks pissed. The Little Brothers are standing to the side. Ricky gives me a kiss on the cheek and Diego takes Stella carrying her to the chopper. They have seats strapped to the floor in the back of the chopper and Alpha and Omega sit with Teller and Phoenix. Jess, Eliza and Lily all look pale. Fuck. I have no idea what they know. Jax tells me I'm copilot and I move up to the front with Dakota.

  “I'm on the military chopper. I'll be right behind you.” He kisses me and is gone.

  Dakota gives me a sad smile. “It will get better. Prez will need some time.”

  I nod and push everything away.

  We're dropped inside the gate and SUVs bring us all to Lily's. Not knowing what's going on I just follow.

  “I got margarita mix. I'll get that started,” Lily says walking into the kitchen.

  I look at Eliza. “You want virgin?” She nods. “I'll go help.” Jess and Eliza sit on the floor with the kids and I go in and help L
ily.

  She's pissed. I watch her slam the lid on the blender to crush ice. When the blender stops I touch her arm. She hugs me. “What would have happened if you weren't there? We could have lost them all.” I hold her while she cries. I guess they knew before the daycare. That's fucked up.

  “Everyone is safe. It worked the way it did and everyone is safe.” I have nothing else to give her.

  She steps back pulling a dish towel and cleans her face. “You're right. I'm so damn glad you were there. Your day was wrecked. It should have been a beautiful day.”

  I have nothing to say to this. I turn and drop the ice in the pitcher then pour three glasses.

  “I have one for Eliza.”

  I nod holding the glass for her to pour it. I carry it right out so it doesn't get mixed up.

  I hear the kids upstairs. “They went to play,” Jess says. She's still wound up.

  “Virgin for the baby mamma.” I smile handing it to Eliza, but don't get a smile back. She throws me chin.

  Lily brings the three glasses and pitcher out on a tray. I take mine and sit. “To my wedding day. I hope tomorrow is a little calmer.” I take a drink and realize they're all looking at me. “What?”

  “You were drugged, kidnapped, almost went over a cliff, got married, protected the kids while the building you were in was riddled with bullets from automatic weapons and found out it all could have been avoided. I hope every fuckin’ day is calmer!” Eliza's voice gets louder the longer she talks until she's yelling at me.

  I put my hand up. “I didn't do it. I'm just trying to get through the rest of the fuckin’ day without reliving any of it.” I shake my head. “I don't mind the wedding part. I'll relive that. Jax looked gorgeous.” I smile at them.

  Jess laughs. “He did. I think there's a prerequisite that you have to be a hunky Badass to get in.” We all look at her then crack up. “The way he kissed your hand when he put the ring on it was swoon worthy.”

  I laugh. “Swoon worthy?”

  Lily smiles. “It was so sweet. I hope Amanda got a picture of it.”