Betrayed: Military MC Romance (Hell's Fire Riders Book 2) by K.J. Dahlen Page B

but Ebony got to him first. He ripped that mother effer’s throat out before he could even scream. We took the other two guys out of action but didn’t kill them. We sent them home with a message for their boss. As far as we can tell, the cartel has left her alone. They still want her but they also know we’re protecting her. They also knew we’d start a war with them to protect her.”
    “What ever happened to Ronnie?”
    “Ronnie went into hiding. He’s not very good at it though, as he still has a habit he needs medicine for and the cartel knows exactly where he is. He also knows the only way too clear himself is to hand her over to them. He’s been looking for her but hasn’t been able to find her. She’s kept them both safe for a long time now and I plan to keep it that way.”
    “So you think Ronnie would turn her over to them?”
    “The man is a coward. He’d do it in a god damn heartbeat.”
    “Some brother he turned out to be.” Dewey scoffed.
    “Amanda had a hard time believing he would do it until the day it happened, too. Now she believes.”
    “I can’t believe the General puts up with this.” Dewey exclaimed.
    “Oh, he doesn’t,” Boomer informed him. “Every so often, he sends out inquiries about his daughters and every so often, Trudy has to take Amanda into hiding for a while. Then things settle down again, until the next time. He has no idea this is all on his son. The man may be a brilliant military mind but he’s got a blind spot when it comes to his son. He still believes all the lies that kid has ever told him.”
    “Wait a minute, you said she messed up the dealer’s records, but she was only fourteen when that happened, wasn’t she?”
    “Yup, baby girl had skills even back then. That’s why the cartel still wants her.”
    They both watched as she made her way back to the desk. “Okay guys, I need my desk and no distractions. I’m going to find our mystery man.”
    Boomer and Dewey moved away from the desk. They both sat down at another table with a fresh cup of coffee.
    Colten joined them, as did Boomer’s man Vance. He was big and black. Not that the color of his skin made a difference to anyone there.
    They all sat there watching her do her thing.
    Dewey glanced over at Colten and asked, “What were you able to find on him?”
    “Not as much as she’ll get, I’m sure.”
    Boomer and Vance chuckled. “Don’t you worry…Baby girl will find out everything there is to know about your guy. And in less time than you think.”
    “Hey boss.” Parker joined them. “Janet just called. They all got to Port Arthur and are in Trudy’s place now. Cyrus has the cameras going and they’re settling in just fine.”
    “Well, that’s good to hear,” Dewey said.
    “Hey, while I was walking around a while ago, I saw an old cycle in the other shop,” Vance commented. “Is it what I think it is?”
    Dewey grinned. “Would that be the 1920 Excelsior or the ’35 Harley you saw?”
    Colten and Parker grinned. “Those two bikes are his pride and joy.”
    Vance turned to Boomer. “You gotta see these bikes, man, they are cherry!”
    All five men stood and made their way to the other shop.
    Trudy had to giggle to herself. “Boys and their toys,” she whispered. Then she got caught up in her search and the rest of her world faded into nothing.

    It could have been hours or days later when she finally came back to reality. When she glanced up, she saw her sister sitting at the table, along with Sniper. Trudy smiled and yelled, “Andy, you’re here!” Getting up, she flew over to her sister and grabbed her in a big hug. “Oh, thank god, you’re safe.”
    Amanda laughed. “Oh Tremaine, it is so good to see you again.” She returned the hug.
    Trudy studied her sister’s face. “What do you mean it’s good to see me again?”
    Amanda looked into her sister’s eyes for the first time in years. “I can see again.”
    “How? How is that possible?”
    “About a year