Inferno & The Good Girl:  (Brothers of Devils Comfort MC) (10 page)

With
a raised eyebrow and a grin which spreads across my features, I flash
my large white teeth.

“
Yeah
boys, lets play
.”

The
hours pass as I slowly break Mickey
’
s
body. Questions are asked and questions are being answered. Before
long, his body is lifeless, covered in blood, the plastic covering
the floor collecting a dark red puddle. As I turn towards Toad, not
one bruise covers his body. Neither my boys I, have touched yet.
His jeans are stained and piss is dripping down him, pooling under
the chair. There is the stench of shit coming from him. He has well
and truly soiled himself.

“
Time
to clean ourselves up boys. We’ve a meeting to attend.
”
I announce to the room in general. As I wash my hands in the
stainless steel sink, watching the blood run off them, swirling into
the drain. I become aware of the cuts and bruises on them. Now that
I have stopped, the adrenaline has dulled and once again I feel the
ache in my shoulder. I need something to ease the pain, but will
forgo any form of medication, as I need to have my full faculties
about me for the upcoming meeting.

DCMC

I
kept to myself all afternoon, having sent Cassie away. I had not
wanted the company then and now I am restless, making my way down to
the main clubhouse. The main hall is a hive of activity with
families that I am unfamiliar with. They are gathered in their own
little clusters. The previous night seems so long ago, that I find
it hard to remember. Now I have to face a sea of strangers, all of
them knowing what had happened this morning and I am not in the
mood.

In
the far corner I spot Cassie and make my way over to her, to sit in
the vacant chair. Cassie watches me. Her eyes rarely leaving my face
as we chat about general stuff. We discuss how she had met Linc in
his Tattoo Studio. When she had gone to get her first Ink and how
they married before dawn the next day.

“
Do
you ever regret it?
”

With
a far off gaze on her face, her smile dreamy. “No, it was the
best twenty four hours of my life.” As she rubs her stomach, I
glance down. “No,” she laughs with a shake of her head.
“Even if we are doing everything possible for it to happen.”
Here her tone gets a little wistful and there is a marked sadness to
her face, which she soon shrugs off.

“
I
’
m
not saying it’s easy, but he makes my life fun. When I
am
with Linc, I know I can do and be anyone or
anything that I want. He
’
s my
strength.
”

Holding
my eyes
“
What about you and Inferno?
”

I
am
not sure how to answer. Up to this morning, I would have
said he was my other half. That he was what I had always wanted.
Now I find I am questioning the decisions that I made and the life
he leads. Is he just an illusion and is it time for me to grow up
and get on with a life without Inferno.

“
I
’
ve
always loved him, from the age of fourteen. My dad lives next door
to his parents. They needed a babysitter for Trax. I didn
’
t
know anyone so volunteered.
”

Reflecting
back, Inferno has always been my idol. I had recently lost my mum and
living in a strange country. Having to adjust and leaning to live
with someone who was a stranger. I had been angry at life in general.
I think my connection with Trax is that we are latch key kids. Trax
was eight and getting into trouble at school. I was fourteen, causing
trouble for dad. I
had
been babysitting
Trax for roughly 3 months before I met Inferno. In addition, he was
everything my hormonal body wanted. To me he is perfect. When he
spent his time with us, he would play games and listen to my
troubles. He became hero.

Had
I put him on a pedestal and is he about to come crashing down.

“
I
love him Cassie, but I
’
ve been
through death before. I
’
ve lost
people I
’
ve loved and I
’
m
not sure I
’
m strong enough to go
through all that again
” I tell her with a smile
.

Going
over to the bar, I order a soft drink. My leg is throbbing the
painkillers not working not that they are wearing off.

“
Give
me a beer,
”
I say changing my mind.
The young girl behind the bar, who is roughly the same age as me.
With her short blonde wavy hair, bandana top and shorts, passes me a
bottle removing the lid in the process.

“
Here
you are honey, need anything else just ask, I
’
m
Angel.
”

“
Thanks
Angel.
”
She
is
a pretty thing and notice that a couple of bikers are eyeing her up.
She
will
have company before the nights
over I tell myself.

Raising
the beer to my mouth to take a sip. As I get a whiff of yeast, my
stomach turns, reaching behind me; I place the bottle back on top of
the bar. Hell a couple of days with Inferno and I
am
nearly back on the drink, trying to solve my problems.

My
mind has come to a decision, Inferno is not here and I nearly had a
beer. Its time for me to go home. Saying bye to Cassie, I turn my
back on Inferno and his lifestyle.

As
I breathe in deep, I open the door to the kitchen, glad to be back in
my home. It feels like I
have
been away
forever and not just twenty-four hours. With a hot chocolate for dad
and myself, I head into the lounge.

Dad
watches me as I enter the living area, his arms open for me. I go and
sit in his lap and cry. There has only been three times that I have
done this. The first, when I came to live with him after my mum had
died, the second, after the shooting, this is the third.

He
does not say anything, just hugs and kisses me on the forehead.

“
I
’
ve
made a mess of things
”

Rocking
me in his arms, he listens, without saying a word or passing
judgment.

“
What
am I going to do?
”

As
he is Comforting me, I cry harder. My heart is breaking and I do not
know what to do. Part of me wants to find Inferno, to go back, to
forget that this day ever happened.

The
phone starts to ring, looking at the caller ID, its Inferno, I ignore
it. It rings repeatedly and still I ignore it.

“
You
going to talk to him?
”

“
Not
tonight dad, I don
’
t think I could,
”
switching the phone off I head for my room.

With
one last hug for my day,
“
I love you,
Night
”

“
Love
you too petal, Night
”

Chapter 8

Earlier
in the evening Fudge and Twiggy had scoped the warehouse and
surrounding area before giving the final all clear. As we pull into
the warehouse clearing and park our Hogs. Sinbad and his brothers
have already arrived and smoking their cigarettes while they waited
for us.

Sinbad,
AKA Roger Day is the president of The Scarlet Runners M.C.
second-generation biker. On the day his father had been shot, he had
taken on the gravel. In his early thirty
’
s,
married with a couple of kids and was awarded his road name the day
he joined the navy when he was eighteen. Very little is known about
his discharge from the services.

As
we greet each other with Slaps to our backs and shoulders, we head
towards the warehouse. The Scarlet Runners are also experiencing
trouble with Black County Stewards; the M.C. which was involved in
today’s shooting. Black County hustling in on our drug
business and I am not going to sit back and let them get away with
their kind of shit.

“
Heard
you
’
d got shot
”
Sinbad mentioned, waving his shaved head towards the arm that is
giving my problems.

“
Yeah,
it’s been one of them days.
”

“
What
are you doing about those motherfuckers, Black County?
”

“
Dealing
with it, the less you know the healthier for you, don
’
t
you agree,
”
I warn him with eyes that
have gone cold.

“
As
long as we still get our shipments I don
’
t
give a fuck what you do. We’ve got our own shit to deal with.
”

“
That
’
ll
not be a problem. Shipments are still on time, but there is a 7%
increase, got to cover costs you understand?
”

Sinbad,
glances towards his brother, he, and his VP, Mace, discuss the
matter.

“
5%
then once we
’
ve got the Black County
issue under control, we will open the discussion again.”

“
The
drugs are coming through a new pipeline and are an alternative to
the guns. Again we’ve got cost, so the price has to go up. A
different crew will be used to the one handling the guns.
”

“
Can
this crew be trusted?
”

“
Yeah,
you know them, they are still part of Devils Comfort outfit.
”

As
we discuss a few more matters and previous issues are resolved.
Sinbad and I come to an understanding and shake hands, and with his
brothers, they head off for their Harley’s.

When
The Scarlet Runners are out of sight, I turn to Devils Comforts VP
and SAA.

“
This
issue with Black County, needs to be dealt with smartly and swiftly.”

“
I’ll
take a ride over with
Fudge, Tabby and a few of
the brothers. We’ll take a spin through their territory a
couple of times, leave a calling card or two.
”
Linc smirks, as the other nod their heads in agreement.

“
Think
I
’
ll come with you, might take the
whole crew. Give the fucker’s something to think about when
they dare to venture into our home territory.
”

Now
that business has concluded, I need to head back to the compound.
Baby Blu has not answered her phone, although I have called her of
times. This is causing we to worry about my baby girl.

“
I
’
m
going for a spin to clear my head.” I inform Linc and the rest
of the brothers as we withdraw from the warehouse.

“
I
’
ll
join you.
”
Tabby utters as he comes
alongside me.
“
We can
’
t
be too careful, never know who
’
s out
there, and your shoulder must be giving you aggro by now.”

Having
cause to laugh, for the first time since the incident earlier today,
helps to relieve some of the tension that has built up in me. Still,
I need this ride, to help me relax and then, when I get back, I
am
going to have a little spoiling from Baby Blu. Yeah, just
thinking of her gives me a hard dick and my shitty mood lifts.

As
we spend the next couple of hours riding the open country roads.
Before long the silent and empty roads, has the desired effect on my
body and I head back to Baby Blu. Although I have tried calling her
again, the last couple of calls going straight to voice mail. By now
I am starting to become feel frustrated, what is my baby playing at.

As
I enter the clubhouse, I remove my leather gloves and search the room
for Baby Blu, without success. Linc and Cassie are dancing close
together. Whenever those two are in the same vicinity, they always
end up wrapped around each other. Studying them, as they almost move
as one, Cassie’s head resting on Linc’s shoulder, her
arms hooked round his neck, his arms tight around her waist. Almost
as if they are glued together, nothing was going to come between
them. Cassie’s eyes are closed and from here you could see they
are kissing. Linc
’
s hand moving down
to cup Cassie
’
s ass. They are in a
world of their own. That
is
what I want
with Baby Blu. Linc whispered something in Cassie
’
s
ear, causing her to turn her gaze towards me. A startled look in her
eyes. Trax and Dec have also noticed my arrival and there was
something about their stance that I did not like. The room suddenly
silent, turning uncomfortable. Running up the stairs I go straight to
my room, flinging the door open. I find it empty. My heart is
beating loudly I
am
sure everyone can hear
it. I reach for my phone to try Baby Blu again, and still there is
no answer.