Chapter 2
Chapter two
Asher
It's Go Time
I arrived at the warehouse a few hours ago to get suited up.
My body is riddled with knives, guns, grenades and smoke bombs.
I am so fucking ready to kill this motherfucker and bring my girl home.
Waiting on Peyton to get a location on Riley is fucking maddening.
My anxiety is through the roof every fucking minute that passes.
If I knew how to track phones I’d have done this shit already.
Hacking into camera feeds is much easier than tracking locations.
I could’ve called Mav but I’m trying not to involve my friends and just do this on my own.
But when the door swings open and Spade steps in with a pissed off look on his face, I know that I fucked up.
We don’t do shit alone. We are a family—if one goes into the fire—we all go together.
I should’ve known he would get an alert that I was here despite ignoring his calls.
I try not to make eye contact as I stare at my phone, but when he gets close enough, he knocks the phone out of my hand and it falls onto the table.
“Wanna explain to me a few things, Ash. For one why are you ignoring my calls and two why are you suited up for war?” he growls and I shrug like a coward.
“Look at me, Asher. We don’t fucking cower.
Tell me what the fuck is going on!” He shouts and my eyes snap to his and what I see in them is not what I expected.
Concern laces his gray eyes where I assumed there would be anger but Spade is made differently.
If his brother Jameson or Dario were in front of me—they would definitely let it be known how angry they are, but Spade—no, it's not how he operates.
“My girl is missing. She was kidnapped by that Radley motherfucker. I know, I know they are dangerous, but what the fuck else am I supposed to do?” I yell and he shakes his head, covering his face with his hand.
“And why didn’t you call me. I can fucking help. You know this. Why are you going alone? You know the rules! Where’s Stone?” he asks and I shrug again.
“I didn’t call anyone. I have Peyton looking for her location. I’m just waiting until it’s time to go.”
“Alone? That's not how we do things. You don’t know how many men he has. Do you know anything about this family?” He asks and I shake my head.
“Nothing more than what you put in the file and that he’s a dead man walking.” I spit and he takes a deep breath, taking out his phone and bringing it to his ear.
“Yo Mav, are you busy?” He says down the line and I let out a breath.
“Okay, bet. Come to the warehouse. I need a favor.” he states then hangs up the phone and looks at me.
“You will wait until Mav gets here. I want him to educate you on the Radley’s, before your suicide mission.
Then I will send you with a team. I need you to be fucking smarter when it comes to shit like this bro.
” He scolds and my fists tighten at my sides.
“If this was Jade, would you listen to the voice of reason or would you do everything in your power to get to her??? To save the girl you love?” I growl and he raises a brow.
“Watch it Ash, you might be one of my best friends but—”
“But nothing. You know damn well. You, Jameson and Dario… even Ryder would burn the world for Jade. Shit I’d help you do it.” I say and immediately realize my error before I even finish the sentence. The smirk on his face let’s me know how much I just fucked myself.
“See… you said it yourself. You’d help. So let us help you.
We will fucking find her. I just need you to be patient.
” He says, calmly, walking over to the cage full of weapons then looks back at me.
“You’re right though. There wouldn’t be an inch of this fucking earth untouched when it comes to my Babygirl.
I’d sacrifice myself for her. No questions asked. ” he spits and I smile.
“And that's how I feel about Riley and Peyton. If I go in there and I fucking die tonight. They will have each other. They will be safe. That’s all I can ever ask for.” I say and he nods.
“But no one is dying on my watch. You hear me?” He growls and I nod.
“I’m just saying. You know how this life is. If it happens. You make sure my girls are always protected and have the best life they possibly can. Promise me Reid.” I beg and he grabs me pulling me into a hug.
“I got you brother. Always.” He whispers, hugging me tightly. The door opens and I pull away seeing Maverick Cyprus walking in, smoking a joint.
“Hey boys. Whatcha got for me on this fine evening?” He asks, passing the joint to Spade.
“I need you to tell our friend Asher here all about The Radleys,” he states and Mav’s eyes widen.
“What about them?” he asks and I huff.
“Jake Radley was dating my girl Riley. He stabbed her and left her for dead. And now he’s kidnapped her, doing god knows what and I’m waiting on his location so I can go get my girl and fucking kill him.” I spit and he swallows thickly then looks at Spade.
“It’s fucking happening again, isn’t it?” He states and Spade shrugs.
“Presley is safe right? There hasn’t been any threats or anything?” he asks but Mav shakes his head.
“Nah, ever since we killed Jacob Lee and their father. Things have been quiet. I thought Jake Jr wasn't like them but that was stupidity on my part. All the Radley's are fucking scum.” He snarls, as Spade passes me the joint. I take a long hit as Mav continues. “Presley and my brothers went through some shit a few years back. I don’t know what kind of power Jake Jr holds and I don’t know if he’s trying to recreate what his father built but you have to take him down.
I’ll help if you need it.” He states as I pass him the joint.
“I didn’t know how deep this went. Spade tried to warn me but clearly I don’t fucking listen.” I laugh and Spade rolls his eyes.
“You think you can help track her phone?” Spade asks Mav which makes him smile.
“Fuck yeah, let’s do it.” He cheers walking towards the office.
“I’ve got a team ready once we have her location. My brother’s are on their way.” he smiles and I nod.
“Thanks man. Let’s see if Mav can work his magic.” I laugh and we head into the office where Mav’s fingers are already flying over the keyboard.
“I just need her number,” he states and I give him what he needs. Now we wait.