Brooks (RIDE WITH ME) by Ashley Zakrzewski EPUB & PDF – eBook Details Online
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- Authors: Ashley Zakrzewski
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Sweat dropped down my brow as I rode my Harley alongside Dax, my Red
Devil’s brother. We were on a mission to get the debts owed to us by the
local merchants, who needed us for their protection.
The weight of my responsibilities bared down on me, like the heavy
leather cut I wore on my back. I had an ardent loyalty to the Red Devils and
the family we’d built, and I was committed to safeguarding them regardless
of the cost.
The shop owner peered out the window as we arrived. He was an older
man, balding, with a permanent frown. The bell above the door jingled as
we entered, the sound cheerful given the circumstances.
“Good morning, gentlemen,” the merchant said, wringing his hands
together. “What can I do for you today?”
Dax stepped forward, his voice firm but not unkind. “You know why
we’re here, Tony.”
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Tony swallowed hard, beads of sweat forming at his temples. “Well,
see…that’s the thing. The Pistons came by last week, offering their
protection for half the price you guys charge.”
My blood boiled at the mention of the Pistons. Those bastards had been
encroaching on our territory for months now, trying to undermine our
authority and steal our business.
“Is that so?” I asked. Tony flinched at the tone, regretting bringing them
up.
Dax’s voice, steady and relaxed, cut through the tense silence. “Look,
Tony, we’ve been protecting your business for ten years now. You haven’t
had a single robbery or break-in under our watch. Can you put a price on
that kind of security?”
I watched as Tony’s eyes darted between us, his mind wrestling with the
decision. He wasn’t a bad guy – just another merchant trying to make ends
meet. But in this world, loyalty was everything.
“Besides,” Dax continued, “you know what happens when people
switch sides. The Pistons might offer you a better deal now, but when they
can’t hold up their end of the bargain, it’ll cost you more than money.”
The harsh reality of Dax’s words hung heavy in the air. The scales were
tipping in Tony’s mind as he weighed up the pros and cons of sticking with
the Red Devils. I clenched my fists, willing him to make the right choice.
Tony let out a shaky sigh and nodded. “You’re right. I don’t want to risk
my livelihood over a few bucks. The Red Devils have always kept me safe,
and I don’t want to gamble with that.” He rummaged behind the counter
and pulled out an envelope, handing it over to Dax.
“Good choice, Tony,” Dax said, patting the man’s shoulder before
pocketing the envelope. It wasn’t a warm gesture, but it spoke volumes
about the bond between the Red Devils MC and the merchants we
protected.
“Thanks, fellas,” Tony murmured. “I appreciate what you do for me.”
As much as I wanted to offer him some reassurance, actions spoke louder
than words.
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