Page 2 of Fury

I’m just walking out of the clubhouse when Cannon, our VP, passes me on his way in. Stopping, he turns to me and says, “Church in an hour. Don’t be late and don’t miss it. Whack is not happy at the moment, so don’t piss him off.”

Nodding I continue walking and straddle my hog. If I have to go to the hospital later, it may work out better. It’s quiet when visiting is over, and I can easily sneak in and speak with her. Yeah, I reckon that may work out better.

Riding toward the accident site, I hear another hog approaching from the rear. Looking over my shoulder, I frown. It’s Ghost. Now why the hell is he following me?

Pulling to a stop at the accident area, I climb off my girl, place my helmet on the seat and run my hand through my hair. All the while keeping one eye on Ghost.

Ghost walks toward me and gives me a steady look. “I’ve been out here twice now, Fury. The only thing that made little sense to me was the tire marks. There was no sign of slamming on the brakes to avoid the collision. We would normally see skid marks, but there was nothing.”

Nodding, I walk over to where Ghost is pointing and listen to the information he has gathered. Considering his suspicion that this was a hit and not an accident. “You think it was targeted because of the way the vehicle didn’t show the damage it should if it were a genuine accident?”

“If you were going to hit a vehicle, you would do something to avoid the impact. Turn the wheel so you veer away, slam your foot on the brakes, in some cases aim to hit before the doors so you are not going to impact where someone may be sitting.” Ghost runs his hand over his neck before continuing. “Go see Smoker and look at both vehicles, Fury. You’ll see the one that hit Jamie has only damage at the front. It hit clean on. It wasn’t an accident.”

Taking another look at the area, which is showing nothing, you wouldn’t even know an accident had happened. I look at Ghost. “Have you seen any sign of Wraith? He’s not at the clubhouse this morning, and Bull told me he’s been here looking at the site.”

“No, I haven’t seen him this morning. But we both know he got his name because he’s like a specter, a shadowy figure. Not much different from myself. He can get in and out unseen. He’s worse than I am, as he will bring death far faster than I would. I like to study, learn, and be sure. Wraith is more of a go in, do what he has to do and get out. He doesn’t always stop and check it out–he reacts.” Ghost is looking across the field to our right, and my eyes follow his, but I see nothing unusual. Ghost, however, is frowning slightly, then shakes himself and nods to the bikes. “Come on, we’ve got to get back for church.”

“Why are you going into church?”

“Pres told me I had to be available for church, so that’s what I’m doing.”

Shrugging because I’m never that close to Pres to understand what is running through his mind, it’s Breaker who is the one that usually fills me in. He is pissed with me at the minute over Jamie, so I’m not sure he’ll be helping me very much with information at the moment. I’ll keep my head down and find out what I need myself. I do need to catch up with Wraith because he will have information that others may not have.

Taking a seat in church, I watch as Whack, Cannon, and Breaker settle into their seats. Whack quickly opens the meeting and looks around at all the brothers. The only ones not in church are the prospects. I can see Smoker isn’t happy as he’s had to leave the auto shop. Looking around I see Welder isn’t happy to have left the shop either. I know they have a full quota of work and have been talking about getting an apprentice, or another mechanic to ease some of the stress.

Whack grabs everyone’s attention. “First thing we need to cover is making Ghost a brother. He would be an asset to the club, and his skills prove he is suitable.”

Saddle, our Road Captain speaks, and I turn to look at him. “I would be more than happy to put Ghost up for brother status. I think we need his skills, and if we are up for new brothers, he’s one we can use.”

“Okay, so who would second Ghost?” Whack asks, and I’m about to say I do when Slider speaks. “I’ll second that.”

“Okay, brothers, let’s see a show of hands and we need unanimous,” Whack states and looks around at everyone.

I hold my hand up in front of me so it’s clear I’m voting, ‘Aye’. One-by-one hands raise until Whack nods, slams the gavel down and turns to Ghost. “Okay, brother. Get your cut from Pens and you keep Ghost because, let’s be honest, it is who you are.”

“Thanks, everyone,” Ghost nods to everyone and sits back in his seat.

Whack continues with the meeting. “This so-called accident of Jamie’s. Wraith has reported that he’s convinced it is not, and so has Ghost. Wraith has taken it a step further and checked out the vehicle. It was stolen, and the driver has disappeared. It makes it obvious that this was a hit. Why? That’s for us to find out. Wraith is taking the lead on the investigation, and if he asks any of you for anything you do it, give it, or whatever else is needed.”

“Molly is visiting Jamie as much as she can, but she’s doing most of the admin at the practice, so she’s busy. Can someone check out the admin who is Marie. If she is the admin why is Molly doing her job?” Breaker asks, and we all look at him not knowing anything about this situation.

“Breaker, work with Molly on this, then report back to me. Ghost, you and Riddle get back to watching the asshole Senator. Bank, Pens, any news on the pet cremation business?” Whack leans forward and looks at Bank before looking at Pens.

Bank speaks first. “The financial side is fairly easy. The people are selling the business because they have a family member seriously ill and they want to be there for them. We can afford to buy them out.”

We all look to Pens for his input. “The legal side is fairly simple, too. I’ve got all the paperwork ready. I’ll put it through the channels needed as soon as the place is purchased.”

“We have an appointment to have a walkthrough the place. I arranged for Cannon, Zion, Prophet, and Winger to visit. I felt those four were going to be the ones working it, so they were the ones best to see it.” Bank looks at Prophet who is nodding his head in agreement.

“Okay, you four get back to me as soon as you’ve been. If we are doing this pet thing, then let’s get a move on. Ghost, Riddle, report as soon as you can. I want to know what Haroldson is up to.”

The meeting closes, and we all head to the kitchen where the club women will hand out lunches. It’s normally something simple at this time, but my stomach is growling as I didn’t eat breakfast. In fact, I’ve had nothing since supper yesterday.

Taking a seat and a bite of the BLT, I scroll through my phone and find a contact that I’ve not spoken to for a long time, but the fucker owes me three. Typing quickly, I send the message.

Fury: I want all you can find on the accident involving Jamie Grant. Anything you can find.

Shawn: OK. Should I know why?