Ink #2
“It’s not their story to tell. And no one is ever to even hint that they know about this unless Naomi tells it herself to them.
I’m only telling you because I don’t need anyone fucking up.
Naomi loves Asher, but to the cartel, she’s not just some fucking genius that knows all the secrets of their empire.
She’s breeding stock to them. They want more of her.
They want more of Asher. If she ever gets the idea in her head that I want her pregnant to keep her tied to me, she’ll run and I’ll never find her.
Or she’ll fall right back into the cartel’s hands. ”
“It explains why she’s always so careful and watchful with Asher,” Rogue muttered. “She trusts the twins and Scarlett to watch him, but no one else.” He glanced at Savage. “Didn’t your woman offer to keep him one day?”
Savage nodded. “She was very quick to change her plans so Royal wouldn’t have to. Royal didn’t take it personally because Naomi was nervous around everyone, but now it makes more sense.” He looked at Ink. “You said that you think the cartel has more of her eggs?”
He nodded. “They may have already tried implanting them in other women, but it’s hard to say. But it makes sense. If they don’t have her, then they can still use her to accomplish what they want.”
“Fuck, that’s fucking messed up,” Steel bit out. “Brother, I hope you’re good with never having kids of your own, because that might be what you’re up against. You don’t just get over shit like that.”
He’d already thought about this. “I want Naomi and Asher. If she ever wants more kids, then I’m good with that. If not, then I’m good with that too. I’ve never been into all that keep your last name and bloodline going bullshit. It’s not the fucking fifteen hundreds and I have to produce an heir.”
A surprised laugh shot from Razor. “You’ve been listening to the twins and their homework troubles too, huh? But yeah, I hear you.”
“Is there a way we can figure out if they have put any of her eggs in any other women?” Ice asked.
“That would require us figuring out who the doctor is doing the procedure, and even if we do, there’s no guarantee they’re keeping digital records,” Code said. “But I can work on it until there’s a point we need Naomi to give us the information.”
“Not yet,” Ink said. “She’s not thinking about any of it now, and I’d like to keep it that way for as long as possible. She’s still got time before the trial, and the longer she has to enjoy her life before she has to deal with that, the better.”
“You’re going to the trial.” It was a statement from Savage, not a question.
He nodded. “I’ll need permission to go without my cut. I don’t want anyone there figuring out she’s linked back to us.”
Savage nodded. “Consider it granted now.” He glanced around. “Ice, you’ll go with him. I don’t trust these cartel fuckers not to try something and you’re the best sniper we’ve got.”
Ice nodded. “It’ll be crawling with Fed-trained snipers too, so might be a bit tough to find a good position and not be spotted, but I’ll get working on it once we know the location of the trial.”
“It’s been moving around,” Code stated. “Looks like they’re doing it on purpose. The judges aren’t even questioning it as they submit motions every few weeks to move it.”
“This is a big fucking deal. She knows everything about this Diego’s operation. She’ll shut it all down. It’s going to be a major blow.”
“I’ve been monitoring them, and they’re in full panic mode. Things are moving quickly, raids by cops and Feds, it’s all happening. Diego has gone underground, but he won’t stay that way for long.”
“I’m surprised the Feds haven’t tried to contact Naomi again for more information,” Fury said, frowning. “They’d want all her information, wouldn’t they?”
“They’ve been trying but Glitch has been able to hold them off,” Code said.
“It’s pissing them off, but she’s been very firm, and Simba has been the one communicating with the lead prosecutor.
They charged them with her safety, and he’s taking it seriously.
” He glanced at Ink. “But I don’t know that we’ll be able to hold them off for months.
Your woman is going to have to give up more info; we just have to be careful how we give it.
Glitch and I can cover where she is without issue, but the more people looking for her, the less time Naomi has before she’s eventually called back. ”
Ink’s blood ran cold. “You think they’ll try to bring her back sooner?”
“They’re not ready for her testimony, but they won’t want to chance not getting everything or as close to everything as they can, and she’s the only one who will know.
Don’t panic about it yet. Glitch has gotten some information from Naomi already and sent it back through using a state-of-the-art encryption, and that’s kept the Feds and the Department of Justice off her back. ”
He didn’t know she’d been doing that, but it made sense. “As long as she’s safe.”
“When the time comes she has to go and testify, will she leave Asher here?” Rogue asked.
“I imagine. She won’t want him anywhere near any of this. She made me promise that if anything happened to her, I’d take care of Asher.” Even saying the words made his gut twist with dread.
“We’ll make a plan. If the trial is set near the original date, Scarlett will be close to having her baby, so I don’t know that having the twins watch him will work.”
“You know who should watch him? And don’t kill me,” Razor added, smirking.
“Taz.” A loud groan sounded. “Yeah, yeah, I know. But think about it. Taz is wild as shit, unpredictable on a good day, but when it comes to protecting kids and women, the man is possessed. You want that kind of crazy in case shit goes sideways.”
“I can’t believe I’m saying this, but he’s got a point,” Savage grumbled. “Fuck, whenever that asshole is around, it takes weeks to figure out what he’s fucked up.”
“You think I want him around here when Scarlett is going to have our baby?” Rogue griped; his eyes spit fire, and his jaw clenched hard. “The shit he’ll have the girls into will be enough to have me kill him, let alone him trying to help Scarlett.”
Ink chuckled at that. “Karissa and Glitch can keep him occupied.”
“Oh, yeah, that makes it so much better,” Rogue snapped. “Those three together are a fucking pain in the ass. I still don’t know what Karissa did with some of my tools before he left, and I don’t know that I want to know.”
More laughter.
Savage banged his gavel. “Alright, we’re getting off track and I have shit to do tonight.
And it sounds like one of them is asking Simba to send Taz here during the trial.
As much as I hate it, I agree it’s a good idea.
Ink, you’re claiming Naomi and Asher, and that means they’re part of us now.
We do whatever it takes to keep them safe.
As we get closer to the trial, we’ll make a plan.
She might not trust us completely yet, but by the time this all goes down, she’ll know the Dragons MC has her back. ”