Page 47 of Spook’s Honor

Mavericks gives her a tight smile and nod.

I have to bite back a laugh when the brothers hear her voice. Shock ripples across their faces.

They know of her, but not many have met her. I’m sure they expected someone loud, brash, and in-your-face. Instead, they’re met with a tiny woman with a soft, melodious voice and a non-threatening demeanour. It’s been the downfall of many.

“Right let’s get to it. There’s a slight change of plan. Maverick was going to lead the team in Canada, but instead he’s our cover in Florida. He managed to get on the guest list of a charity function for tonight. It gives us a cover to use his private plane. While he’s glad handing and doing whatever it is he does, Rowena and I will be handling Mulally. Carnage, you’re in charge of the team going to Canada. Rusty, Beard, Stout, BB, and Petit will go with you. Axle, Mamba, and Roman will stay with Giggles and Jake as back-up.”

I look around the table and when none of the brothers offer an argument I continue.

“This is the plan,” I stop and look over at Rowena. “If you want to suggest changes, do it. I’ll listen.”

She nods. “Understood, Boss.”

I expand on my plan. Rowena makes a few suggestions, and when I agree, I adjust accordingly. It’s a simple plan as plans go.

Slip in, clear the house, kill Mulally, and get out.

Would I like to spend some time with him and make it hurt? Fuck yeah, I would. But I also know speed and stealth matter more. As long as he’s no longer free to hurt anyone else I love, that’s enough for me.

“The brothers that are heading to Canada, you need to be wheels-up within the next hour. Foundry will have bikes waiting for you, and he’s willing to lend a hand if you need it. Take the help. Those fuckers are a little unhinged, but they’ll have your backs.

“Carnage, as the team lead for the brothers going with you, it is your responsibility to make sure any innocents are cleared out first, but make it count. We end this motherfucker’s reign tonight. We all know another asshole will eventually pop up, and we’ll deal with that, if we have to.”

I pause, meeting each brother’s gaze in turn. “I appreciate every one of you doing this. Be safe. Stay sharp. Watch each other’s six and come home safe.”

My warning and thanks are met with grim faces and sharp, short nods from all the brothers.

“Pres.” I turn to Maverick with a nod.

He stands, leaning his palms on the table head bowed. When he looks up, we all see the worry mixed with pride.

“I think our VP made it clear. You do what you have to do but get home safe. I don’t want to lose any brothers to this ass wipe. I wish I was going with you,” he admits. “See you all back here in two days. Then we’ll party and finally get to see the VP give his patch to his Ol’ Lady.”

His announcement is met with cheers. Maverick stands, gripping the pipe he turns and slams it hard into the disc sending a ripple of noise through church. “Church dismissed.”

The brothers file out, hands reaching out, clapping backs or squeezing shoulders in support. The room empties leaving only Rowena, me, and Maverick in the room.

“Who are you taking with you to the gala tonight?” Rowena asks tilting her head her attention on Maverick. “Will you be safe?”

Maverick’s face softens when he looks at her. “Yeah Row, I’ll be safe. I didn’t have much time, but I managed to find two and yes, they’ll have my back, if necessary, although I may regret taking them.”

Intrigued, Rowena and I share a look, then it hits me and I laugh, “No way. The twins.”

Maverick groans and sinks into his seat. “Fuck, brother. I didn’t have much choice, and at least they know how to protect themselves. Roman’s ready to kick my ass though.”

Rowena chuckles at the disgruntled look on his face. “At least you won’t be bored,” she points out.

“I suppose not. I better go and see if they have something suitable to wear,” he mutters, pushing up from his chair. “Two hours then we leave. Never been so happy that we’re a rich-as-fuck club that has our own planes.”

He walks out, still muttering under his breath. Rowena smiles. “We good, boss? If so, I’ll go and get my stuff and meet you at the hangar.”

“Yeah, Row we’re good. See you in two hours.”

She gives me a sharp nod and walks out the door. I follow, securing it behind me. Then I head away from the clubhouse, wanting to spend the next hour with my family.

When it’s time for me to leave, I pick each boy up, hugging and kissing them.

Honor follows me onto the porch, leaving the boys with Axle and Angel.