“Sis, I’m so sorry. This is the only way we can get our lives back. I know you don’t want to have any part in this but you need to. They will take care of you. Breaker and those guys aren’t so bad. The doctor is the President’s wife and from what Heather has told me she was in a bad place, being abused by her brother. Tank and the club helped her out. I think you need to give them a chance.”
I can’t believe I’m in this situation again, helping out an MC. What my brother just told me about the doctor puts me sort of at ease, but I’m still weary. I wasn’t bluffing when I said I would turn them into the police. I hid some of the stuff from the Death Riders, I didn’t want to start a war for nothing. It wasn’t until I didn’t give them any information for months that they beat me so bad I had to give them something. I gave them the name of Rabbit, who had a gambling problem. He was fifty grand in debt and they approached him and gave him a way out. I wonder if I can speak with the Dr. Charlie, she was an outsider, and they protected her.
“Please stop saying you’re sorry, can you just be my brother and not someone that feels bad for me?”
“I will. I promise to be strong for you. I’ll protect you Sky. Nothing is going to happen.” I get up and hug him.
“I love you Sam. You’re my baby brother by two minutes, don’t forget it. I will protect you.”
He chuckles. “I love you too Sky.”
The next day…
“Hey there, how are you feeling?” Dr. Charlie says.
“I feel good, doctor. I feel pretty much one hundred percent. You think I will be able to leave today?”
“I’ll check a few things with your lab tests and if everything looks good, we can send you on your way.”
“Thanks, doc.” She’s about to leave, but I stop her. “Hey doc, I was wondering if I could ask you something? I heard that the Corrupted Saints saved you. I’m asking you, not as the wife or old lady of the president, can I trust them?”
“Sky, if I was in your position, I would ask me the same question. My answer is yes, yes you can trust them. You can trust them with your life. They saved me from my brother’s abuse. They may seem like assholes and arrogant, excuse me for my unprofessional candidness but they are sweethearts.”
“Thank you.” I don’t know why I feel like she knows about what happened to me.
“I’ll call Breaker and let him know that you may be sent home today. I told them not to bring you a computer yesterday because I need you to be as healthy as possible. If you’re anything like Rock, you wouldn’t have put it down. I’ll check in with you, in a few hours with the blood results and hopefully discharge papers.”
“Thank you.”
I trust her and believe her. I pray that I’m doing the right thing. I can’t wait to bring down the assholes that hurt me. My brother deserves his club back and I deserve my life back.
Chapter 12
Tank
Sugar just called Breaker and said Sky is ready to be discharged. We held church and decided that we wanted to give Sam his club back so we can have a truce. It will only strengthen business to have them as allies. We also voted that we would have Sky stay in the clubhouse and that no one would talk about her being there. If anyone is to ask we just say she is under our protection.
I’m on my way to see Rock; he said that he had to show me something he found on one of the videos from the Death Riders. I walk into his room and see him on the computer with headphones on. I walk up to him and slap him on the back.
“What’s going on brother?”
“Tank, man, you’re not going to like what I’m about to show you, but you know those videos I couldn’t unscramble?”
“Yeah, you said they were encrypted or some shit like that. What of them?” I sit back on a chair throwing my feet up on a table.
“I unscrambled one of them. It’s disgusting.” Oh shit.
“Show me.” I get up and stand behind him.
He brings up one of the computer screens and shows me a video of what looks like a drugged out woman being tattooed. She’s being tattooed with what looks like a property of Death Riders MC tattoo. He forwards to an hour later and it shows the same girl being injected with something, stripped naked then being raped by what looks like their President and VP.
“What the fuck Rock, why are you showing me this? Those fuckers are disgusting, I don’t need to see this.”
“I’m showing you, because did you happen to take a look at who the girl was between you covering your eyes?” He rewinds and pauses on the girls drugged out face. “Look.”
“Shit! Are you sure?” It was Sky. The video showed Sky being abused. I feel like I’m going to be sick. I may have gotten off on the wrong foot with that girl. “Have you told Breaker?”
“Yeah, he told me to tell you and no one else. He doesn’t want her business all over.”
“Man, this is awful. I feel horrible for her. It explains a lot of why she’s so skittish around us.” I look at his computer and see at least 50 more files just like the one he showed me. “What are these? Do you think they are the same?” I say pointing to the computer files.
“I’m afraid they will. We don’t know if it’s just her, or other girls, but something tells me, that it will be a lot of her. I think they had her brother watch her being abused when they were torturing him. I found out these videos were live streamed somewhere else, near their clubhouse.”
Motherfuckers. This is the most disgusting thing I’ve ever heard. They tortured and made her brother watch her being abused repeatedly. I will hand it to them though, they found the truest way to hurt a man, and that’s hurting his family and making him feel useless and helpless by watching. They made him watch as they destroyed someone he loved.
Shit like this is why I don’t fall in love or get close. I don’t take an old lady because she could be used to get to me. I’m a Tank and I’m supposed to be impenetrable.
The next day…
I arrive at the hospital to meet with Breaker, Sky and her brother.
I’m taking a cage because Sky will be riding with me. I see Breaker standing outside taking a smoke.
I give him a hug, “What’s up Pres? Everything copacetic?”
“Yeah man, I just need to take a breather. This situation, is heavy. You saw the video?”
“Yeah, it’s disgusting. I can’t believe they did that to her.”
“I spoke to Sam, he said they made him watch.”
“No shit, they are some fucked up bastards, making him watch that and he couldn’t do anything.”
“Yeah.” He takes a long drag of his cigarette. Pres doesn’t smoke. The only times I’ve ever seen him smoke is when shit is getting bad.
“Have you been in to see Winger?”
“Yeah, he is still the same. Prospects been saying they seen his hand moving. Charlie says it might be a sign he is coming to.”
“I hope so. He’ll shit when he finds out everything that has been going on. We have been down our Road Captain.”
“Things have been fucking too quiet since they found Sam. I want all this shit over with.” He takes one last drag and flicks it away. “Come on, let’s get this over with.” We both walk side by side to Sky’s room, meeting Char on the way up.
“Knock, knock, can we come in?” Char says as she knocks on her hospital room.
“Hey, yeah, you can come in. It’s just Sam and I.” Sky says. She looks a little better.
“Hey there Sky, how are you feeling today?” Char asks. I walk in and see her still in a hospital gown. Her brother is sitting on a chair next to her bed. Breaker and I stand back.
“I’m good. I’m ready to get out of here. As much as I love being next to Sam, I need to get out. Will I be able to leave today?” Sky asks.
“Yes, you will be discharged today. I have your papers here and the club is taking care of everything for you.”
“Wait, I never agreed to that. I want nothing from the club. I ag
reed to help you as long as you helped my brother get his club back and I was protected. I don’t want you to settle my hospital bill.” She says to Breaker and me.
“It is not up for discussion woman, you will accept our help and we only ask for you to help Rock.” I say to her. She is kind of beautiful, angry.
“Don’t call me woman, I’m not your woman. And fine, if you to do that, you have to let me pay you back. I thought my hospital stay was covered.”
“Your ER visits are covered, you were admitted and stayed at the hospital for an extended period. They had to charge you,” explains Charlie.
“Look, you guys have already done so much for me and I can’t repay you back with just hacking. I’m afraid you’re going to want more from me. I can’t give you more. You don’t know what I’ve been through with MC’s,” she says.
Her brother cuts in, “Sis, I promise you they won’t ask anything more from you. They won’t hurt you, I promise you. Breaker has promised to keep you safe. All you need to do is help out Rock.”
I can see her looking at Breaker, waiting for him to say something. This woman has been hurt by MC’s, I understand her hesitation, but she needs to trust us. We aren’t going to hurt her, I will protect her if I have to. After I saw that video, I won’t let anyone fuck with her. I may have gotten off on the wrong foot with her but we need her help.
“Look, Sky. You can pay us back if you want to, but you don’t have to. We only want you to help Rock. You are free to come and go as you please. Everyone knows not to talk to you or bother you. All they know is you are under our protection and that is it. We have set you up in the clubhouse, so you can have protection and, so you can be close to Rock and his computers,”
Breaker says.
“That’s fine as long as I won’t be locked in. I can’t handle that,” said Sky. I can see her deflate a little in defeat. I hate seeing a woman like this. She was so hard and defensive, I don’t like seeing her in such a fragile state. I think she is only doing this for her brother.
“Alright, can we get out of here then?” I say.
“I would love to,” she replies.
“I will meet you two at the clubhouse,” Breaker says to Sky and I. “Baby, I will see you at home, no lifting heavy shit or kids,” he says to Char. They kiss and Breaker leaves the room.
“Sky, I have your discharge papers, Heather will come in and remove all the IV’s and check your foot one more time and then you’re free to go.”
“Thank you, Dr. Charlie. I appreciate everything you’ve done for me and my brother,” Sky says.
“It’s my job. Take it easy and if you start to feel ill, don’t be afraid to come back.” Char leaves the room. Heather walks in a few minutes later carrying papers and some medical supplies. I stand off to the side of the room with my arms crossed, just watching.
“Alright girlie, you ready to get out of here?” Heather asks.
“Oh, you better believe it, I can’t stand being cooped up in here any longer. I don’t know what the clubhouse is like but as long as I have a hot shower, I’ll be happy.”
“The clubhouse is pretty nice. I’ve stayed there a few times,” Heather says. Sky gives her a questioning look. Women only stay over at the club for one thing, sex.
Heather tosses her head back laughing, “Nothing like that, my brother used to be a brother. I’ve crashed there a few times, too drunk to drive. The guys are really nice once you get to know them. They are tough on the outside but they all have a soft spot for us ladies,” Heather says. “Especially that big oaf back there,” she says pointing to me.
“What can I say, I have a soft spot for the ladies.” I say, flashing them my biggest smile. Heather continues to remove the IVs from her arm and helps her clean up a little. We are all in a comfortable silence. Heather leaves the room with Sky’s brother, Sam. We’re left in the room alone.
“Do you mind if I change my clothes, I’ll be ready to go after that,” she asks.
“Do what you got to do,” I respond.
She walks into the bathroom with a change of clothes and her backpack.
Ten minutes later she walks out in a pair of jeans, boots and a large sweatshirt. Her hair is pulled back showing off her delicate neck and face. She’s beautiful.
“Are you okay? You’re staring. I know I look like shit.” She says as she gathers all her things into her backpack.
“No, that’s not it. I just, every other time I’ve seen you in here, your hair has been down and covering your face. I’m actually seeing your face for the first time. Look Sky, I’m sorry for our previous interactions. I know they were kind of tense and I apologize for that. I’m not used to women rejecting me like you did. It rubbed me the wrong way. I’m sorry for that and would like to start off fresh.” I hold my hand out for her to shake in a truce.
“I would like that. I guess I should say I’m sorry for the way I was acting before. I’ve had a lot of stuff happen to me, and I don’t trust MC’s. They are the ones that have put me in this position.” She takes my hand in hers and shakes it. We hold hands for a little longer than I thought we would and just stare at each other. She immediately comes out of it and removes her hand. “Do you have a way for me to store my pack on your bike?”
“You don’t have to worry about that, I brought a cage for us to ride in. I figured it would be better for you.” I brought my truck.
“Thank you. My brother never liked me riding bitch anyways.” I allow her to walk ahead of me. She stops by her brother’s room and says goodbye to him.
We make our way to the elevators and ride down in silence. We make it to my truck and I open the door for her to get in.
“Thank you, Tank.”
“You’re very welcome, darlin’”
We ride in a very comfortable silence. I’ve never been able to ride in a car with a woman and not have her chew my ear off with chatter. I head towards the clubhouse. I hope she is comfortable there, none of the brothers should bother her. We are trying to keep her presence on the down low.
Chapter 13
Sky
I’m finally out of the hospital and pulling up to the Corrupted Saints MC clubhouse with Tank. He doesn’t seem like a bad guy, I think we just got off on the wrong foot. Now that I’m not running and hiding on my own, I can’t help but notice how truly handsome he is. He’s covered in tattoos, tall and has seductive eyes.
The clubhouse is lined with at least a dozen motorcycles. They look Harleys from what I can see except for one crotch rocket. It looks like a fortress, a huge concrete surrounds the building. I start to sweat, I really hope I didn’t get myself into a terrible situation.
Tank places his hand on mine bringing me out of my thoughts, “Hey, you need to relax, you’re not a prisoner. If anyone gives you a problem, you let me know,” he says.
He parks the truck off to the side and we get out. He grabs my backpack before I get a chance.
“Come on, we won’t bite. As you know this is a clubhouse and there are club whores and things happen here just like in other club houses.”
“I know what happens in clubhouses, Tank.” I tell him.
As soon as we walk in I get a huge whiff of alcohol. I hear loud music playing and see a bunch of girls grinding and kissing on guys. I also see a girl giving a guy a blowjob.
“Come on, Sky. Don’t mind them.”
“Yeah, okay.”
We reach a bedroom at the end of a hallway. There’s a bed, couch, and bathroom attached. I look at the door and notice there’s a lock on it. I start to sweat.
“Why is there a lock on the door? You told me I wouldn’t be locked in.” I back away. Maybe, I can run. I back away enough but Tank traps me between his arms, but isn’t touching me. I start to hyperventilate and clench my eyes.
“Relax. Open your eyes. I’m not going to touch you, but you need to open your eyes.” I open my eyes and look up at him. His eyes are an emerald green, I could get lost stari
ng at them. He reaches into his front pocket. I press myself further against the wall, trying to create distance. He dangles a key in front of me. “Breaker, thought it would be good if you could lock your room. You’re the only one with a key besides Breaker and me. We can’t lock you in, you can only lock someone out. We thought you would feel safest with a lock. I promise we aren’t here to hurt you.” He immediately puts his arms down. I sag my shoulders in relief. He grabs my hand and places the keys in them.
“Thank you. I’m sorry I overreacted. I’m not used to men being nice to me.”
“You’re welcome and you can stop saying thank you. I’ll let you get settled in, if you need anything, my room is just down the hall.” He is about to walk out, “Oh, one more thing, here is a phone you can use. We programmed my number, Rock and your brother’s number in there. We gave him a phone so you two can communicate.”
“Thank you again. I’m sorry, I know you said to stop saying thank you but I can’t help it. When do I get to meet with Rock so we can get started?” I ask.
“He should be by soon, if you want you can go down to his room. He has the room at the end of the hall. You don’t have to go there immediately.”
“I want to get this over with as soon as possible.”
“I know you don’t like being here, but I promise you, nothing will happen to you. If there’s anything you need, just ask me or one of the guys. Everyone is interested in taking down your brother’s old club and creating a truce. There has been too much bloodshed from the rivalry.”
“I understand. I know it isn’t easy for you guys to have an outsider stay in here. I promise to help any way I can.” We stand there for a moment just staring at each other. I can’t believe I am thinking this, but Tank is becoming more attractive the more I see him. I don’t usually go for bikers, aside from his tattoos he looks like a freaking model. In fact, all of them look like they could be models. Tank sure does his name justice, he is freaking huge. I wonder if everything on him is huge. I break the staring silence. “Alright then, I will go see Rock.” I feel like I’m making it awkward. I still can’t help but wonder what else is big. I shouldn’t be thinking about this but I can’t help it.
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