The Vincintis #13

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Vincinti Stories

“With some people, you can’t show any mercy.”

Leon

Years ago, I met someone and fell in love for the second time in my life. I’m not a man that loves easily so when it happened twice I fell hard and I thought she did as well...

When she disappeared, I looked for her for the longest time. If she didn’t love me, I needed to hear it face to face. But I couldn’t find her and as much as I tried to close off my heart I couldn’t... Evelyn would always have a place there.

Now I find out she may have left me but it wasn’t by her own volition. Someone had taken her away from me. I want her back and I’m going to get her back

When she was kidnapped, she had a secret and now that secret is out. I have a daughter I never knew about.

I’m going to find them both and bring them home.

Evelyn

Thirty years ago, I was so much in love with what some people would consider a bad person.

But Leon Vincinti was anything but bad. I loved that man with all my heart, then I was taken away from him and held against my will.

All I had was the hope that he would find me, then I found out I carried a small piece of Leon with me, right under my heart. Our daughter was born just before Christmas that first year.

She grew up and I grew old under someone else’s watch. Then Meena was let go but I had to stay. I had no contact with her or Leon. I was barely holding on, still praying he would come for me and reunite our family

Will he come for me or was I going to spend the rest of my life locked away? Please Leon, help me...

Calderone

My life has not been an easy one but it’s mine. My father raised me to respect the law of the family, he taught me respect and honor and to be true to my word.

I faced and defeated heartache when my wife died and my daughter was kidnapped and I didn’t find her until she was grown.

But now, someone is after our businesses and we don’t know who or why. Then I hear of someone who might know what’s going on and I have to find her before our enemies do.

She turned my world upside down from the moment we met and from that moment on, a protective streak awoke that I didn’t know I had.

No one was going to use her to hurt us, not on my watch... Come and get me head on but not behind a woman’s skirts, if you dare

Willow

All my life I’ve done the right thing, I went to school and got good grades, I went to college to try and make the world a better place. I worked for seventeen years as a social worker with at risk kids.

Then I got a case that broke me and I just couldn’t do it anymore. A little girl died and I fell apart, my marriage was over and I was left alone to start again. I chose to train dogs as service animals.

Then I overheard something I shouldn’t have, a threat to take down the local mob and now, someone wants me dead. I try to run but Calderone finds me and won’t let me go.

I don’t know which one is worse, running from a killer or getting involved with the mob, one I could handle but the other, I find I can’t live without anyone. Can Calderone protect me against a killer or will the threat become very real?

This Special Edition has John and Meena's Story

When an unknown enemy tries to take down the Vincinti men, their first thoughts are to protect their women. Leon, Calderone and John try to do just that, keep it from Evelyn, Willow and Meena.

But the women have other ideas. While they figure out who's really behind the attempted coup, the women show them they’ve got their backs... always. They may not have the brawn but they got something more— true grit.

They are after all.... Vincinti Women.

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Peaches

Cassie kept the promise she made to me as a child. She promised to get me back to my family and although it took ten years, she finally did it. I was so happy to have my dad and granddad back but I also found someone else. I found a man who stirred my blood, I just didn’t know what to do about it.

He kept showing up wherever I was. Then he made his move. I had a feeling he could become my whole world and I was right. He was. They called him Iceman but he was anything but icy.

My world was protected after I finally got back and he was a biker... Would we work? I didn’t know, but I wanted the chance to find out. But as usual, nothing is ever easy, especially with my dad and grandad around. I had to find out if he was strong enough to hang on to me, my future depended on it.

Iceman

When Deke came to me and wanted a clear path through my city to find his woman, I told him now wasn’t a good time but he came anyway. When he wanted to talk to Calderone about his daughter, I thought he was crazy. I was so wrong...

When I touched her and she wrapped her arms around me for the first time, I felt a jolt. I knew then I’d never let her go. With a family like hers behind her, I knew I could fuck this up but I couldn’t give her up.

The first time she gave herself to me, I knew I would never let her go. She was mine, no matter what her dad said... she belonged to me. Now, I just had to convince her. We loved and fought and she’s just as stubborn as I am, but we work together. My heart beats in hers and her heart beats in mine.

As the snow comes down on Christmas Eve, Jericho McQueen is wondering where his mom is and what she’s doing this Christmas. He remembered as a kid, decorating the house to welcome Santa, then the good smells of the kitchen and the feast they would eat the next day. He missed those days and he refused to remember the time when their lives went to hell after his mom got married again.

He went home expecting an empty apartment and another lonely Christmas but what he got instead was a miracle and a new start.

The Sin's Bastards and the Vincintis gather for Christmas at the Sin's Compound.

SPECIAL HOLIDAY EDITION

Of the Bestselling Series

The Sin's bastards and the Next Generation Sins gather for Christmas at the Sin's Compound. Cassie, Melora, Izzy, Reva, Cricket and the rest of the women went all out decorating the new compound for the MC this year.

Then...

Someone unknown attempts to Kill Sam (Bones) Tory, and Deke is determined to find out who. While at the same time, someone tried to torch Cassie's Redemption House in town and is out to destroy all her works in charity.

Will the past rise yet again, to come after the MC? And will Christmas this year be a celebration or a tragedy?

The Vincintis...Book One

These tales will be relentless...

A new series for a family we all know well. Come with us on this journey through the world of the Vincintis.

Leon Vincinti has led the most notorious Family in Boston for many years and Calderone has stood by his side.

Someone from a past Leon has never talked about...Comes after him. Only Leon's untimely death will be accepted in this hateful tale of revenge.

The Vincintis Book Two

Where is Leon?

When Leon is taken hostage, can Calderone get him back with John’s help before whoever takes him kills him?

Two young boys are caught in the crossfire and they may be Leon’s only chance to survive.

It’s a race to see who wins...

The Vincintis Book Three

Boys to men...

Leon tasks Calderone and John to look into the rumors about drugs being dealt in Boston. Mikey and Jake’s drug-selling father unknowingly gives them the evidence that shows Gianno and Dutton O’Malley are working together. The two criminals plan a coup against both the Irish Family and the Italian Famiglia.

So as a team with the Sinners MC, they go after Gianno and Dutton. Leon is also after them for his treatment under these men when they tried to take him out. He will only accept justice... Family style.

The Vincintis Book Four

The Italians and the Irish...

After cleaning up the Jammer’s mess, Leon, Calderone and John need to make sure the streets are safe once again. Seamus brings news about possible trouble coming their way and Leon wants Calderone to work with the Irish Mob to stop whatever trouble is coming. The two factions work together.

So when trouble comes... the entire city will be prepared for whatever comes their way.

The Vincintis Book Five

Her name is... Jelly Bean?

After Balard fights Derrick and beats him, a girl comes forward and tells Nick that the Vincintis missed nabbing the baddest of them all.

This woman has the unusual name of Jelly Bean, but Nick knows that cannot be her real name. He drags her back to the Vincinti Estate to inform Leon and Calderone that they aren’t done with this mission yet.

Jelly Bean doesn’t want to be there and she lets everyone know it, even Leon himself.

Why is she so resistant? What is she running from and what secrets does she carry?

The Vincintis Book Six

The fight is on...

Jelly Bean finally managed to put her grandfather away. Then sends her father packing, she now faces another danger.

This time it's a young woman named Rebel that hates her. Rebel sends Jelly Bean an ominous message to issue a challenge she cannot refuse.

The question is...who will come out of this alive?

The Vincintis Book Seven

You will regret it...

Come along with Leon, John and his men as they fight yet another part of Jasmine Prentice’s legacy of hate.

Jelly Bean is taken hostage. But the hostage taker didn’t realize he’d napped a wild fighter who could outsmart him and make him regret it. The kidnapper believed he had a good reason but to Leon and his men, it wasn’t good enough.

The Vincintis Book Eight

Leon may just whack you...

Men are in town looking for blood. Jelly Bean's blood. But they cannot reach her if she’s safe at The Vincinti's Estate. Nick will make sure she stays even if it kills him...and it might.

Leon and John hunt for the answers as to why this is happening and their hunt takes them deeper into a family's ugly web. Can they catch the one who is guilty of several murders? 

In the end, Leon gets a surprise call that might change their lives forever.

The Vincintis Book Nine

They are hunting Leon and Calderone...

Someone unknown has been planning a bloody coup. They want to dethrone the Don over in Italy to take over the deadliest Mafia in Europe. Then at the same time also unseat Leon from the Familia in America. They sprung two men from prison to hire a crew to carry this plan out.

Only the Sinners got rid of them in the bloodiest way.

No matter, these unknowns have a backup plan. But they need to understand that Leon isn’t like any Familia they have ever known.

The Vincintis Book Ten

The War is on....

The Vincinti estate comes under attack. Old friends show up and they help to push back against the attackers, helping Leon and John win the day.

The two prisoners in the cells then get busted out, but there’s a surprise happening there.

And who is Storm, really?

Finally, the VIM gets word of this war. Excaliber finds out that Leon is under siege and she also knows who is coming to finish him in round three of this takeover war.

And... is Calderone still alive?

The Vincintis Book Eleven

All The King’s Men...

Despite a victory, Leon and his men along with the Sinners and the Sin’s Bastards MC, still have more battles to face as different factions come after the Vincintis.

Bane and his family along with James join in to defeat these greedy upstarts. Now Leon has the best fighters in the world at his side.

These waves of terror keep waging attacks on Leon’s estate, though. Then they get the news that the depth of betrayal and the real plot within a plot is about to unfold.

Will Leon’s family survive?

The Vincintis Book Twelve

Leon is on the rampage...

The war continues as the Gondo Cartel moves in for the kill. They want Vincinti’s territory at any cost. Lucinda Gondo gives them some pointers about how to stop them. She knows that if her family wins, she will be a dead woman.

Then they find out that the Gondo’s have a hostage and that puts a monkey wrench into everything.

Badass WomenThe Vincintis#13

We have a meeting with the devil...

After yet another victim of the Gondo family shows up, beaten and unconscious, Jelly Bean and Rebel have had enough. They set out to hunt down these new threats and make them pay. Kicking ass isn't just for the men. These two women warriors show them all how it is done.

After Oscar is taken, Rebel and Jelly Bean go out on the warpath. No stone will go unturned and no thug will be safe from their vengeance. These two women warriors will raise an army to get Oscar returned to them.

Anyone who is stupid enough to get in their way...will regret it.

Big Mac had better say his prayers soon because Jelly Bean will find the big hoodlum and make him sorry that he was ever born.

Bits of Badass Women 13

“My name is Ria Conchez, my brothers and I are cousins to Paulo Gondo.”

Leon clenched his hands into fists and he growled, “Just how many of you Gondos are there?”

Ria shrugged. “If you took out the main Gordo men and the twenty-five soldiers they brought with them then you got them all. But my brothers are also here although we arrived too late for them to join the main bunch. My brothers are looking all over town to find them.”

“Who left you in this state and why?” Storm wanted to know.

Ria looked down at the sheet covering her and said, “I tried to run away. They were going to kill my friend. They said that Paula’s sons ordered this. My brothers, Ricco and Benzo. I tried to tell them they couldn’t do this but they bragged that this would be their way in. You see, we are what most people would call the poor relations. My father was a farmer in southern California, he loved the land and he hated what the Gondos stood for. But after he died, my brothers saw the cousins and they dreamed of having the money like they always seemed to have, they also wanted the power that went along with being a member of the cartel. And didn’t think about what they would have to do to obtain that.”

“So like their cousins, they will try to come here for that power and glory, knowing they have to kill me to get it?” Leon asked her.

Ria nodded. “I think that’s exactly what they will do.”

Frost leaned closer and asked her, “So that’s why they came here? They want to get into the cartel ranks?”

Ria nodded. “They were farmers and mechanics but all that changed when our parents died. My father was killed in an accident while building a new barn. He tripped and fell onto a rotary saw table. He bled to death before anyone found him. A few days after he died, my mother got hit by a car in town when she went to make funeral arrangements. The car had no plates and the police never solved it. So, she died too. I was in shock for a long time after losing them so close together. But I noticed that my brothers didn’t feel badly at all. They were suddenly free, running the streets and getting into trouble within weeks of losing our parents. They sold the farm and we moved into town to a very small, old house. I wondered where all the money went. Then they got the bright idea of joining our uncles in the cartel. You see our mother was Paulo’s cousin so that gave them the idea that Paulo would just take them under his wing and train them to be cartel. But Paulo wouldn’t even let them try. He said they didn’t know what they were doing and they weren’t right for the upper ranks. So he only allowed them to work beside locals in processing the drugs. It was rumored that Paulo had to come here to take over the Boston drug route. Then my brothers followed them here and have been looking for them for two days now.”

“And just what did you do to earn a beating this vicious?” Frost asked. “I mean they really hurt you.”

Ria looked at him and said, “I refused to be a part of it. They wanted to use me to kill someone and I refused.”

“Who were you supposed to help kill?” Storm asked.

“My friend, Lucy.” Tears filled her eyes. “Paulo hates her and wants her dead. Back home, her and I were friends. We needed each other in such a cruel place. Our families are criminals... they are monsters.” She looked troubled as she went on, “They said she was a traitor. She left town just before the others did.”

After Lucinda and Ria are reunited...

Lucinda looked over at Leon. “Her brothers are as bad as mine were and they are nothing but a menace. They have been making her life miserable since their parents died.” She peeked at Ria and at her nod she turned to face Leon again. “Back home, they worked independently for Trego selling the drugs his family produced. They were like factory workers really. It gave them just a peek at the power of the cartel but they wanted more. They wanted the money and the confidence from being in the cartel and they weren’t quiet about it either. Then her brother Ricco tried the drugs they were packing and the fool got hooked on them. Ricco is the oldest brother and when he couldn’t get the drugs he needed, he got mean. Benzo took his lead from Ricco and they became just nasty-mean.” She shook her head. “I’m not surprised at all that they followed the cartel here.”

Ria scoffed. “They wanted to use me. They dragged me here against my will because I could help to get them in. To get to you, Lucy. For me to come here then lure you out. So, they could kill you, then Paulo would accept them. I ran away as soon as they told me this. Then when they caught me last night, I told them that they were loco, wanting me to betray and kill my only friend? I yelled it at them as I couldn’t fake it through like I usually do. They beat me up and said if that did not work, they would just sell me to some old man. Sell me for money to live on. They never worked back home, after our parents died. And they had used up the farm sale money on drugs and women. Paulo knew this too so he saw right through them. Yeah, he let them pack drugs but he knew they were reckless and wild and he didn’t want them working for his cartel.”

Leon shook his head. “Your brothers are idioti stronzos with no brains. They won’t last long here in my city. They might even cross the wrong man or woman and end up dead before my men can find them.”

Badass Women...

That afternoon..

Ricco Conchez stumbled toward the mansion.

Just then, Jelly Bean and Rebel stepped outside and both women held baseball bats in their hands.

Ricco stopped and stared at the women. He shook his head then closed his eyes and opened them again as if he wasn’t quite sure if they were real.

One was dressed in leather that looked sort of biker type. The other one was dressed in jeans and a short shirt.

John took out his phone and tapped a few buttons that turned the volume and security video sensors up. He stepped close to Leon. Now they could clearly hear the exchange between Ricco and the girls.

“Que Pasa? What the fuck are you two supposed to be?” Ricco shouted. “Does the big man protect his house with women and bats? I thought Leon Vincinti would have better security than this.”

Jelly Bean smiled. “Nah loser, we aren’t his security, we’re just his guests at the moment. I mean after all not everyone just jumps over his walls. Only someone who is retarded would do something as insane as that.”

Ricco scoffed. “I ain’t insane, chica. I’m on a mission.”

Rebel laughed. “Notice how he did not deny the retarded part?”

Jelly Bean laughed loudly to be annoying of course, everyone listening knew she never laughed like that.

“So you’re on a mission, eh?” Rebel snorted. “What kind of mission?”

“I’m here to kill Vincinti on behalf of the Gondo Cartel. I’m making my bones,” Ricco bragged.

Jelly Bean nodded. “Let me get this straight, Mr. Have-No Bones, you came over the man’s fence and are boldly walking up to his front door in broad fucking daylight to kill him? On behalf of a tiny dick-led cartel? Are you retarded and stupid too?”

Rebel chuckled. “Either that or he hasn’t heard what happened to this Dickless Cartel before he even got here.”

“What are you talking about?” Ricco growled.

“Well see, Mr. Wannabe-a-Retard, they had no dicks as far as anyone could tell,” Jelly Bean explained to him. “But no worries, Mr. Vincinti has already taken that pipsqueak cartel out.”

“No, he didn’t,” Ricco insisted. “They’re waiting to make their move. He couldn’t take them all out. Not even Vincinti is that powerful!”

Jelly Bean swung her bat around as if she was about to play softball and was testing her swing. “Wow, are you wrong about that, dumbass. First, he took out Paulo and two of his sons, then twenty-five men. Some more came around and Leon’s soldiers took them down too. Trego was wounded and rather than make his stand with his own father, he ran away. He found his uncles and more of his uncle’s men. Then welp...he miscalculated on his getting saved odds...He died with them.”

“I don’t believe you, bitch!” Ricco snarled.

Rebel shrugged like it was no big deal. “How long you been in town?”

“Three or four days,” Ricco told her.

“And you didn’t hear the big explosion the other night?” Jelly Bean wanted to know.

“What about it?” Ricco asked.

Jelly Bean raised her fist and opened her fingers wide as she exclaimed, “The cartel went boom! Twenty-three people died in that explosion, according to the cops. They were too burned to identify the bodies. Then Silva and Ortega blew up a Vincinti safe house. But Leon’s men picked them up pretty easily. So right now, they are in a cell in Leon’s basement.”

Rebel nodded and added, “I believe...” She paused to look down at her wrist that apparently had an imaginary watch. “Yes, they are scheduled for torture at 2 pm.”

Ricco couldn’t seem to connect the dots in his own mind. He shook his head and said, “You chicas are loco. Our cartel is smarter than that.”

“Smart? I think not...but that’s just your opinion, Mr. Crackhead. But we know what happened because we watched it all.” Rebel now swung her bat a couple times.

“No, no, sis,” Jelly Bean interjected. “We didn’t just watch. We took out a dozen Dickless Cartel members all by ourselves, remember?”

“Yes, yes I do. Most fun I’ve had since I last played Fallout. Love that game.”

Jelly Bean’s smile dropped from her face as she looked back over at Ricco and said, “So now you’re going to learn a little about how your sister felt when you took a bat to her.” Raising her bat, she swiftly swung it at Ricco.

The bat connected with Ricco’s shoulder and he screamed as the hit shattered his shoulder.

“Only cobardes... cowards beat up women.” Rebel took the second hit. 

Ricco was breathless when the hit busted one of his ribs. He flew backward and landed on his back in the grass.

Rebel walked over and looked down at the now weeping man. “Just remember it was a woman who beat your sorry ass.” She took a third hit while using the bat like a golf club and broke his ankle.

Everyone heard the bones snapping.

Looking totally white in the face now, Ricco couldn’t even scream as he passed out.

As for the next Conchez brother....

The girls found a place not far from the lighthouse where they could watch it and not be seen.

Oscar had been right, there were people coming and going all day.

Jelly Bean knew a lot of them and she had to shake her head. She looked over at Rebel and whispered, “Why am I not surprised at the company these losers attracted?”

Rebel snorted.

Then they both turned and observed Big Mac storming out of the lighthouse. Big Mac was a dealer from the shadow fringe of Boston. No one knew where he stayed when he was in town but that was what kept him safe. It kept him safe but everyone that knew him also knew he had his own team of enforcers. They roamed the back streets and they kept his empire running. They were men who showed up and collected the money and made everyday life miserable. They would just as soon shoot you if they didn’t have the money you owed Big Mac whenever they came around to collect it. He turned back and yelled, “Ricco better have the money he owes me by sunset or he’ll never see dawn. He made promises and I gave him credit. He promised me the money and he better come through or I’m taking it out of his fucking hide.”

Another man stood in the doorway and yelled back, “My brother will pay you. He’s out right now but he ain’t hiding. As soon as we get into the cartel, he’ll keep his word. He’ll get you a connection.”

Big Mac growled and shook his huge fist. “He’d better or he’s a dead man walking. Nobody lies or tries to fucking cheat me.” Big Mac turned and stormed away.

Rebel looked at Jelly Bean. “Oh boy, Mac is really pissed. What do you think Ricco promised him?”

Jelly snorted and shook her head. “Knowing an addict that could have been anything. Even something he never should have talked about.”

“But the cartel is dead,” Rebel reminded her. “We all watched them blow up and Leon has the remaining two locked away. The cartel is no more.”

“I know but Ricco doesn’t realize that yet. And neither does this loser,” Jelly Bean pointed out. “The injured woman this morning said they followed them in hopes of gaining a position.”

A sudden movement from the front of the lighthouse caught their attention and they both watched as Benzo Conchez paced. He was on his phone and apparently no one was picking up on the other end. Then when the call went to voicemail, Benzo was screaming into the phone, “Ricco, you better get tu culo (your ass) back here. Big Mac wants his money and he’s demanding you keep your word about the intro to the cartel. You promised him money and a position and you better not fail. That man is going to kill us. I ain’t staying here to face that man again. I’ll stay until four, then I’m leaving. This has been nothing but a cuestión de azar (crapshoot) since we got here and I ain’t taking your place in this deal.”

His words carried over the distance and they weren’t happy words.

Jelly Bean glanced over at Rebel.

She raised a cell phone up.

Jelly Bean looked surprised and exclaimed, “Why, you little thief.” She snickered.

Rebel handed her Ricco’s phone. “You have the best comebacks I have to admit. So you do the honors.”

Jelly Bean tapped the screen then scrolled and hit call.

The phone at the lighthouse steps rang. Halting, Benzo snapped his phone up and slapped the screen to say, “Where the fuck are you?”

“I’m heading to hell, hermano,” Jelly Bean replied. “You coming to join me? I got your hot seat all set. We have a meeting with the devil to get our asses cooked at noon. So, you’d better hurry!”

Rebel almost fell over laughing.

Benzo pulled the phone from his ear to check the screen to be sure it was his brother’s phone. Then he put it back to his ear and yelled, “Who the hell is this?”

“It is the girl who beat the holy crap outta your retarded crackhead loser of a brother.”

Rebel nodded at her and whispered, “That was a mouthful.”

“Que?” he replied. “No, he would never get beaten by a woman.”

“Sorry Charlie, but he has broken ribs, a busted shoulder and oh... my sister broke his ankle.”

“You bitches!”

Storm and Tornado arrived...

“So what is this all about? With Big Mac involved I mean.” Storm asked.

“Apparently, Ricco owes Big Mac money and I think he made promises he can’t keep.”

“What kind of promises?” Tornado asked.

Jelly Bean shrugged. “Something about an intro to the cartel and maybe a connection? I am not real sure. Benzo was really nervous about this and you all know how demanding Mac can be. He threatened Ricco’s life. We got Benny knocked out. He’s in the lighthouse.”

Two men took off and went up the steps to the lighthouse.

Now a street man they all called Raggo spoke up, “I think we got more trouble coming.”

Storm snapped his head up to ask, “What did you see?”

“I think Big Mac is coming back sooner than he said he would,” Raggo told them. “His men are scattering out and moving in.”

Storm growled softly. “Damn.”

The two men came back down the steps. One stepped forward and said, “There’s no one in the lighthouse.”

Jelly Bean snapped her head up. “We just knocked him out a half hour ago and he was out cold.”

Then he looked at Jelly. “Can you girls show us exactly where you stashed Benzo? The guys here will take out Big Mac’s men.”

Jelly nodded. “When Mac comes back, he won’t find anyone hanging around here and that will just piss that man off like nobody’s business. Make sure our own people are off the streets when this is over. We don’t want to give Big Mac any targets to display his temper on.” Shaking her head she added, “You all know how that man works.”

Everyone disappeared back into the shadows.

Jelly Bean and Rebel turned to head to the Lighthouse. When they got close, Jelly went to the right and Rebel slipped around to the left side.

Peeking through the windows, Jelly Bean found him in one of the bedrooms.

Benzo looked a bit dizzy and unsteady in his feet but he was throwing his clothes into a duffle bag.

“Damnit, he must have a hard head,” she muttered.

She met Rebel at the back and reached for the door knob. They knew that he would be fully armed and aware, so he couldn’t be sneaked up on now.

Rebel slipped inside first then Jelly Bean went in and closed the door quietly. They gripped their respective bats and silently moved through the cramped little rooms. They would use their guns if they had to, but they figured this approach was best.

Before they left the kitchen, Jelly Bean looked around and had to shake her head. There were takeout containers all over the place. The trash can was full and the room was beginning to smell like bad food.

Stepping into the living room wasn’t much better. Beer cans were all over the floor and more take out trash littered every flat surface. Jelly’s gaze swept over the room and then stopped at the sight of dog dishes in the corner. Storm had mentioned that Ria’s brothers used her own dog to find her then after they beat her up they murdered her dog in front of her. She had escaped as they dragged her dog’s body away to bury him. Jelly’s gaze hardened and she took the next step.

They caught Benzo as he walked through the door of the bedroom aiming for the back door.

Rebel slammed her bat at the back of his knees.

Benzo screamed as he fell. The bag he carried dropped to the floor with a thud. He looked up and found the girls standing there glaring down at him. “Oh, fuck.” He then sprawled out face down on the floor. For a moment, he couldn’t even move but eventually he pushed himself over and laid on his back, staring up at the two women. “What did I ever do to you? I’ve never seen you two before today.”

“Let’s just say, payback is a bitch and so are you,” Rebel raised her bat again.

Whimpering, Benzo screamed in fear then his eyes rolled up in his head and he passed out cold.

Jelly Bean dropped her bat then grabbed her gun.

Rebel did the same.

They both whirled around, aiming at the door.

They’d heard someone and they would put bullets into whoever thought they could jump them.

With his hands raised, Storm stood at the door.

The two women lowered their weapons.

“Damn,” Storm muttered and chuckled. “You two are fucking badasses for sure. Good thing you’re on our side.”

He walked over to where Benzo was laying and checked his neck to make sure he was still alive. He felt a heartbeat and nodded. “He’ll do, ladies.” Then he looked up. “We’ve got to move or face Big Mac. One of his men got through our line and he’ll know we got Benzo soon enough.”

“Shit, that’s not good,” Rebel grumbled.

Jelly Bean moved over to the bag Benzo had dropped and grabbed the handle. She then carried it out the door.

Storm had Benzo over his wide shoulder.

They all got out the door and into the shadows quickly.

They had all the others laid out like cordwood in the back of Storm’s pickup truck. Tornado stayed in the back with the unconscious men and Storm drove away fast but careful.

Jelly Bean and Rebel climbed onto their bikes.

On the way back, Jelly kept searching for her homeless friends but she couldn’t find anyone out on the streets. She settled back in her seat and felt glad her friends would be safe when Big Mac came back around.

When they arrived at The Vincinti estate they drove in and John's men came over to take the prisoners away.

Storm stood by the girls as they parked their bikes. He looked out at the street. “Well, Mac didn’t wait,” he announced. “I caught sight of his limo heading toward the lighthouse.”

“Well of course, he didn’t wait. He wasn’t going to lose his connection was he?” Rebel asked.

“Did you learn anything from his men?” Jelly Bean wanted to know.

Storm shook his head. “No, they couldn’t stay awake long enough to tell us a damn thing. But when they wake up, we can ask them again.”

“You hit them too hard, didn’t you?” Jelly Bean snarked.

Storm looked over at her. “You are accusing ME of that? I saw Ricco before we came to get Benzo. You did one helluva number on that snake.”

Jelly Bean laughed. “Damn right, I did.”

Rebel laughed with her. “And he deserved every hit. I wish we could do that all over again. What fun today was.”

“And the dickless lines?” Tornado said. “That was fucking funny!”

Lightning agreed, “I personally liked the tiny dick-led cartel line.”

Storm’s cell rang. He took it from his pocket and read the text. “Holy shit!”

The girls looked up at him.

He shook his head and told them, “Oscar has been kidnapped.”

Jelly Bean gasped. “What? Who told you this?”

“I did.”

They all looked up to see Leon at the top steps. “Big Mac called me. He said that he knows we are all fond of Oscar. He has spies everywhere. He wants several things in order to return him safely. If we don’t, he will send him to us in pieces.”

“I am going to find Mac and kill him!” Jelly Bean exclaimed in rage.

Chapter One

Enraged, Jelly turned then and marched down the long hall toward the door leading to the basement where the cells were located.

Rebel, John. Lucinda and Leon weren’t far behind her.

She came to stand in front of the cell he was in and she growled at the sight of him laying there staring at the ceiling. “Ricco, you are a damn fool.” She growled.

Ricco snorted but didn’t say anything for a long moment. Then he slowly turned his head and glared at her. “You attacked me while my back was turned.” He wore a bruise on his forehead and his ankle was swollen up. “You are nothing but a stupid woman who got lucky.”

Rebel scoffed. “You’re the lucky one. She should have killed you.”

Jelly Bean reached out and wrapped her hands around the bars between them. “At least I’m on the other side of these bars and I’m free,” she snapped at him.

“I’m not worried, puta. I’ll be free soon enough.” He growled. “My boys got my back.”

“Your boys?” Rebel asked. “You think there’s actually someone coming to save your sorry ass?”

Ricco nodded as he smirked. “Yeah and I’ll tell you why. You see I got something they want real bad.”

“Is that a fact?” Jelly Bean now looked very amused. “Well, I don’t hate informing you that the cartel you came all this way to impress is gone. Like allllll gone.”

Rebel nodded as she added, “They got blown up in an abandoned warehouse, three days ago. Then the missing three were tracked down by some nasties to be taken out. But you still got two of them right over there.” She pointed at Silva and Ortega.

Jelly Bean now added her own challenge, “You can ask them if you don’t believe us.”

Ricco looked in the direction they had pointed to. He couldn’t see anything from where he sat. “Quién está ahí?” Who’s there?” he called out.

“Silva,” one of them responded.

“Ortega,” the other one called back.

“What the hell happened to you vatos?” Ricco asked them.

Silva spoke loudly as he replied, “The familia is dead and we will soon join them.”

Leon arrived to the cell room now. He stood next to Jelly Bean and Rebel.

Ortega looked over at Leon and snarled his response to Ricco, “We were hunted down in the streets by gringos and Italian trash. They knew exactly where we would go, thanks to Lucinda Martell. She betrayed us.”

Ricco scoffed as he told them, “Vaya, do not worry about that Lucy-slut. No hay problema... I have made arrangements for her demise already.” He looked up at Jelly Bean and Rebel then at Leon as he smirked. “My man will come for me and you will finally die by his hand. Lo juro por Dios... I swear to God, he will kill you all.”

Now someone rushed in from the steps. It was Lucinda and she looked boiling mad. “Vaya, Ria already told me what you brought her here to do and I hope you burn in hell for what you planned ustedes, demonios.” You demons. “I have been neglected all my life, spit on, beaten up and played for a fool every day since the day I was born. I sure as hell never asked to be in your family either. That was my mother’s decision. You all think you’re so much better than me...well let me tell you I’m glad that I do not belong to the Gondo family and that name is not mine. Si, that name is worthless now. It means nada. But it is no loss to the world as it was a dirty word even before that. Anyone associated with it is dead or behind bars. At least now no one else will suffer under your hands, you black hearted vatos. Or the Gondos. You are all bad seeds of your own making and the world will be a better place without you in it.”

There were men coming down the stairs now. Benzo was being escorted by Lightning and Tornado.

Benzo had heard some of what Lucinda had said. He then looked up and met Jelly Bean’s gaze then Lucinda’s and gave her a slow nod. But he didn’t say a word. He slowly hung his head and stared at the floor.

Ricco ignored the arrivals or he did not see them as he growled at Lucinda. “Ay mentiras. Nothing but lies. You were just jealous anyway. When I walk out of here, I’ll gladly step over your dead body, you little piece of nothing. I have a bullet with your name on it and I will gladly put it right in your head. My men will not let me stay here. Their leader will come for me.”

Jelly Bean stared at Ricco. “Awww, don’t you worry, we’ll find this big hero of yours. And when we do, I will stomp him into the ground so hard he won’t know what hit him and he’ll die cursing your name.”

“Is that a threat, niña pequeña?” Ricco scoffed. “Because it doesn’t scare me.”

Jelly Bean narrowed her eyes as hate filled her face and she smiled wickedly. “No little dickweed, it’s not, it is my promise to you. I have more weapons than just a baseball bat.” She gave Leon a nod, then turned and headed to the steps. Before she exited the room, she looked back at Ricco and smirked. “You think you got an army coming to rescue you? Well, I got a real army behind me and we will take yours down before they know what hit them.” She left the room.

Rebel gave them a nod and followed her out.

Leon stared at Ricco.

Ricco finally spotted a crestfallen Benzo and he looked ashen when he did. He now started to sweat just a little bit.

Lightning and Tornado put a beaten Benzo into his own cell.

“How did you get caught, you dumbass?”

Benzo scoffed. “Vaya, maldita sea! You were here before I got here. Don’t act like you did so good, brother.”

Glancing at Silva while ignoring the pair arguing, Leon noticed that Silva was more than a little disturbed as well. Leon then put his hand on Lucinda’s shoulder and turned her away from the cells. “Let us go, Lucinda. You and Ria have a new life to live. These men are not worth your time as they will be a squashed memory very soon. They will dwell in the darkness of hell.” He led her to the stairs going up to the main floor.

John stepped through the door of the staircase entrance. He firmly closed it behind him and locked it.

Then the lights went out, leaving the whole room in the darkness Leon had mentioned.

Chapter Two

Lucinda had gone to her room. But she didn’t want to be alone, so she went to Storm’s room. To think those men believed they could take over here. That they could use Ria like that. The poor woman had been beaten so badly that she was on strict bedrest for perhaps a week.

She now paused to ponder Leon’s words earlier. A new life to live. She had never had any hope for that before she came here. She hoped the same would be true for Ria. She deserved happiness too. They both had been abused and treated harshly by the very people that should have protected them.

Lucinda felt a sense of relief as soon as she sat on the bed. She knew that Storm would probably be gone for a while but she still felt better being here. Grabbing up a pillow she inhaled his scent. Maldito, she had it bad for this man.

Releasing a long breath, she lay on the bed. After being able to rest up here at the mansion for a few days, she did feel more ready to face things. Like she just did in that cell room. The men there wouldn’t listen to what she said but she wanted to face them anyway.

With a relieved sigh, she just took in the peaceful room. She never experienced such luxury in her life before this. Always living in either a trailer or a shack, no matter how hard she worked. Poverty just swallowed her and Ria up in a never-ending cycle.

Storm told her he was also still trying to get used to the mansion himself. He had never experienced luxury either. She flushed when she thought of him. A tall wide shouldered man with an easy smile and a sense of honor she had never known before. In her world there was no one like him. They already knew there was a real spark between them and Storm seemed to be totally serious about their future.

Lucinda didn’t understand that. How he could just know and be fine with it. But she dared to hope for it. They had calmed the pace down and put off being together in the sense of... having sex. She grew flushed all over again as she chuckled at her thoughts of him kissing her. And the idea of being with him like that.

She looked over at the clock. She’d already been tenderly cared for by Storm before she had gone downstairs. He even got orange juice and a bowl of soup for her.

As if she had somehow summoned him, Storm came in through the door. Spotting her on his bed, he grinned.

Her eyes locked onto him. Órale...Wow, was this man so fine. So hot. She felt her cheeks flush as she looked away. So far, all he’d done was kiss her and hold her. One night when they were sleeping together, he played with her breasts a little and kissed her neck. It had set her on fire and she wanted more.

She had told him that when all this was over they would have their time. Well, she didn’t want to wait anymore. Her brothers and illegitimate family were gone now. Even though trouble was still brewing, she was finally away from the Gondos and their threats.

“What’s with the sad face?” he asked as he sat down on the bed.

She pasted a smile on and turned to look at him. “Just thinking how hot you are.”

His brows rose. “Oh, yeah?”

“Si.” She nodded and worried her lip with her teeth.

“Well, why would that make you act this nervous?”

Her head rose up. “Um...Vaya-I...” She let out a breath. “I like...”

He laughed and scooped her up close. “Come on, tell me.”

“Okay.” She felt she could speak now that her face was meeting his hard chest and not his intense eyes. Damn, he smelled good. “I want you, okay?” There, she said it.

He froze for a minute. “You want me?”

“Yes. Like a woman wants a man. You know.”

He chuckled. “Well, I’m glad. But this still doesn’t explain the sad part.”

Lucinda sighed. “I just don’t want to lose this chance at a good life.”

Storm pulled back and asked, “Who says you will?”

“My doubts say it,” she scoffed. “I have a history, you know? I was never allowed to just be happy.”

Storm stared at her and laughed. “You are beautiful and smart. And you chose me didn’t you?” he teased. “That means you are on the right track.”

She did smile at this. She loved his humor.

“Come on, tell me what’s up?” he urged as he took her hand into his large one.

She lowered her head and admitted, “I have fought so hard for the scars on the inside to fade. To disappear and finally...” Her voice fell away. “I have a chance at happiness.”

Again, Storm raised her chin. “Lucinda, I want you to always tell me what you’re feeling and why. You will get everything you need to be happy.”

She pouted. “Demuéstralo.”

His eyes rounded as he asked, “What?”

She sat up and even though her hands shook, she tugged her t-shirt off. Next, she unhooked her bra. Tossing it away, she stared at him. “Prove it.” Here goes she thought.

His eyes took in her bare breasts as the gold flecks in his irises deepened in color.

Goosebumps rose up on her arms at the expression he wore.

Storm stood and tugged his T-shirt off. He toed his boots off then undid his jeans. Smoothly, he rolled them and his briefs down.

Lucinda stared in awe. She’d seen him in various states of undress, but... Órale! He was all planes and hard lines. He had a few scars and a huge tat of clouds on his upper thigh then they turned into flames while rising up along his hip.

“Storm turns into hellfire,” he said as he noted her staring at his ink. His cock stood out ready. “See? I want you. You are gorgeous and about to be mine.” He stroked himself once.

Gulping, Lucinda nodded and raised up on her knees. “...I want you to make love to me. Make me yours in all the ways that you can.”

He grasped her chin. “I plan for us to be together until we are very, very old.” His gaze looked intense. “So there will be no going back after this. I don’t do one-night stands, Lucinda.”

She nodded as she did not do that either. “Only you. Para siempre. Forever.”

He slid across the bed. His eyes bored into hers as he grabbed her up, kissing her fiercely.

Lucinda felt her heart pound. Yes! She’d wanted this so badly.

His strong callused hands grazed along her back and down to her butt. Then he unbuttoned her jeans and tugged them from her. He squeezed her cheeks firmly in his strong fingers.

Gasping, she could feel herself becoming wetter.

He then laid her back and stared at her bare body.

Lucinda fidgeted, as she wasn’t used to this.

“Look at me,” he ordered.

Her eyes rose up to meet his intense gaze.

“Open your thighs for me, sugar.”

Her skin again tingled at the tone in his voice as she did just that.

Storm slid his large body down between her legs, his face right at her mound.

She raised up on her elbows. “W-what are you—”

He spread her folds and latched onto her most intimate parts.

Gasping, she plopped back down on the bed. “Ay dios mío!”

Smiling against her tender skin, then he licked, suckled, and lapped at her.

She’d never felt anything like this before. Her mind grew hazy as her body came alive. Her panting grew loud as many feelings rushed through her. She was burning all over.

“Ay, ay... Santo infierno.” Holy hell. She felt heat and ecstasy rush through her body. Now all the air left her lungs as she was exploding.

Storm slid up along her body and positioned himself then plunged into her.

Grabbing hold of him, she let out a scream.

Storm quickly covered her mouth with his, cutting her scream short as he was all the way up inside her to the hilt.

Lucinda felt her body just go up in flames as she squirmed and climaxed hard.

Storm removed his mouth from hers. “Damn, you are so tight, little girl.”

“Ay, alas...” She panted and found she couldn’t speak.

He then kissed her again and moved deep inside her. In and out, in and out. His tongue in her mouth was stroking her with the same rhythm.

It felt like a silk cover rod of steel was stroking her insides and hitting all the spots that would drive her wild. All while that hot tongue was possessing her mouth. She never knew a man could make her feel this way. Her body was ramping up again. The room spun above her.

He removed his mouth from hers, he latched onto a nipple, nibbling at it as he stroked her insides deeply.

“Ahhh, vios,” she let out. “I-I’m...”

He kept at it and switched nipples as he picked up the pace thrusting deeply into her. “Come on little Lucy, we go together...”

Panting and gasping, her body bowed up and her climax was twice as fierce as the first one.

Storm’s breathing was fast too as he grew rigid and stared into her eyes.

Pinned like a butterfly, Lucinda could do nothing but climax with him while locked in his dark eyed gaze.

He held her tight as they orgasmed together. Then he whispered into her ear, “Now, you are mine...forever.”

Tears rolled down her cheeks. “Yes, para siempre...” Her breath rushed out with the words. She never knew she would end up having this when she first arrived here. She was totally blessed.

Storm rolled them over and pinned her to his side. “This is just the beginning. We have plans to make and you never have to worry about being happy again. I will be there to make sure you are.”

Chapter Three

Jelly Bean didn’t waste any time. She sought out Ria. When she entered the bedroom she found Frost sitting there with the injured woman.

Ria looked over and when she saw her, she asked, “Who are you?”

Jelly Bean went to stand at the foot of the bed and she studied Ria for a minute then she said, “They call me Jelly Bean. I just saw your brothers in the cell room and Ricco told me his men would come after him soon. I need you to think really hard for a moment and tell me everything you know about the men he’s been hanging around with. I need to know if he was speaking of Big Mac, his dealer or if he was talking about somebody else. Can you do that?”

Ria went still for a moment then said, “Vaya! That dirty little....”

Frost stared at her and asked, “What do you mean? What did your brothers do?”

Ria shook her head. “It’s not so much Benzo but Ricco. When they started running the streets after our parents died, Ricco got hooked up with a rowdy group of men. He used to come home and tell Benzo he was building his own cartel, taking names and trying to set up his own operations. Of course, he never thought in the long run of things, he usually only looked at the next day, his own dreams of being the jefe one day. He was all talk and no show because the Maldito imbécil never had a peso he didn’t spend on drugs or booze. He was high or drunk most days but he did run around with some pretty bad vatos. They would come and go from our casa all day and night. They started small and grew until he had a dozen or so men who were dealing that poison the cartel was giving them. Ricco would pay for the drugs then charge extra money for the pills and pocket most of the money.”

“So, he does have men?”

Ria slowly shook her head as she went quiet, then she gasped. She stared at Jelly Bean and Frost. “Dios mío! That’s what the call was about.”

“What call?” Frost asked.

Ria turned her head to him and told them both, “The day before we left, Ricco ordered me to pack and get some food lined up. I made the mistake of giving him a look. I told them both I wasn’t going to come with them, that they could do whatever they were going to do without me. Ricco got pissed. He slapped me and he didn’t know when to stop slapping me. When Benzo finally told him enough, he just glared at me. He told me to clean myself up and to pack up as we were on our way to Boston. Next morning, he dragged me out of bed and threw me into his truck. I was lying there, wishing they had left me behind and then I overheard him on the phone with one of his friends. He told him to get the others and follow him to Boston. He said as soon as he killed Leon, he would set up a business here and he had a friend who would be in on it. He told his friend that if the cartel couldn’t handle one man that he would step up and do the job, then he would just take over the cartel and they would all be rich.” She shook her head. “I couldn’t figure out what the hell he was talking about but now it all makes some kind of sense to me.”

Jelly Bean just stood there and stared at Ria. “So, he does have his own men. And he thinks they will come for him. Are these men loyal at all to him?”

Ria shrugged. “I don’t know. I’ve seen men like them before and I know my brother. He thinks he’s the rooster but these men don’t seem like the most willing to follow someone and I don’t think they could be loyal to a fool like Ricco. I think they might follow him until they get the layout in their heads then it wouldn’t surprise me to find they aren’t interested in following him anymore. I think they will just take over for him instead.” She looked at Jelly Bean. “And I don’t think his blood will bother them a bit if they have to spill it.”

Jelly Bean nodded at her. “Yeah, nothing he’s done since I first met him proves anything except that he’s all kind of stupid.” She looked over at Frost. “But the real asshole we have to find is Big Mac. He took Oscar and we have to find him before Ricco’s guys get here.”

Ria just lay there looking at Ria as if she made up her mind, she nodded. She looked at Frost then back to Jelly Bean. Then she swallowed hard and opened her mouth to say something but no words came out. She tried again and this time she told them, “I think you need to look at the boats in the harbor.”

“Why the boats?” Frost asked her.

“Because Big Mac doesn’t live here in the city,” Ria told them. “If you listen to his voice he has an accent that doesn’t belong in Boston. He lives close but it’s not a Boston accent.”

Jelly Bean frowned. “How do you know that?”

Ria shrugged. “I just listen quietly. Always have, probably always will. Where I’m from there are many dialects. Not just Spanish. You would be surprised by what people say when you listen to them. Sometimes you hear more than you want to.” She paused and lowered her head. Tears ran down her face and she went on. “After our father died, Ricco took over as head of our house. He began ordering our mother around like he had the right. My madre wasn’t a strong woman and she crumbled under his words. Then when Ricco demanded he take over the money part of the family, my mom denied him control of what she and my dad had worked for all their lives. She knew he couldn’t control the spending and she didn’t want him to spend everything they had put away. Ricco was pissed about that but for once my mom held her ground.” She shook her head. “A few weeks later mom had her accident.”

Frost cocked his head and stared at her for a long moment. “What are you trying so hard not to say?”

Ria raised her head and stared at him, then she said, “I don’t think her accident was really an accident at all. I think Ricco might have run her over himself.”

Jelly Bean got a cold feeling in the pit of her stomach as she stared at Ria. “You think he killed your mother?”

Ria looked up at her as she swiped her tears away. “He wanted the money and she stood in his way. A week or so after she died, I overheard Ricco and Benzo talking in the living room. Ricco was almost happy for once. He was bragging that now he had the power, the money and if he played his cards right soon he would have the glory the Gonda’s promised him. Then he told Benzo that they couldn’t claim the power there in California but they would follow the cartel to Boston and find his place there. He would take his place in a new city and become an entrepreneur, build himself up to a businessman in a new world. And since we’ve been here, I’ve been listening to people. The first time I heard Big Mac talk I knew he didn’t live here. His accent was slightly different. I don’t know where he lives but it isn’t here.” Then she wrinkled her nose. “Oh, and every time he came around Ricco he always smelled like fish and salt water. My dad would always travel to the fish markets and they were always by the water too...the Pacific. That’s a scent that once you smell it you never forget it. And that’s the smell he always had when he came around.”

Jelly Bean took another step back as she thought about all of this. Ria had been right... The smell of salt water was one you couldn’t forget. And in some ways it all began to make sense. No one had ever seen him go to a house here. Many had tried and they could never find where he lived. Maybe she was right, he lived on a boat. Jelly Bean looked at Ria and smiled. “Thank you for telling us. I think I know where to find that asshole now.”

Chapter Four

Ria looked at her and asked, “Why do you want to see this awful man...What did he do?”

Jelly Bean looked angry as she explained, “He kidnapped a very dear friend of mine and he’s using him to trap us. If we can’t get Oscar back soon, I’m afraid Mac will kill him.”

Ria’s tears fell silently down her face before she whispered, “I hope you find your friend soon.”

Jelly Bean nodded at her. “Thanks to you, I have some hope now.” Then she turned and walked out.

Ria looked up at Frost and asked, “What are her chances of finding him?”

Frost smiled grimly. “Better than average.”

“Better than average? What does that mean?”

Frost looked at her and sighed. “Oscar is like a father to Jelly Bean. When she was four years old, he found her sitting in a park all alone. Her shitty dad brought her to the park and left her there with only a bag of jelly beans then he left her there. Oscar saw it happen. He feared for her, like would this dad of hers try to get rid of her if he were ever found. So, he took her to his place and raised her the best he could. He had a lot of help but he’s the one who stayed. Her own father just walked away and she was too little to even know her own name. Oscar called her Jelly Bean and he became the only father she ever knew.”

Ria stared at him then she whispered, “I think Big Mac just made a huge mistake, didn’t he?”

Frost chuckled. “Oh yeah, he did. And he doesn’t even know it yet but he will. He’s gonna learn that the hard way because Jelly Bean and her half-sister, Rebel don’t mess around.”

“What does that mean?” Ria asked.

“She is what we would call a warrior. Most men cannot face her and win.” He grinned. “In fact, I do not ever want to fight the Bean.”

Ria was stunned as she gazed at the door. “How did she come to be here? At the Vincinti estate?”

“From what I know, she approached one of John’s security men. Nick, he is helping to guard Leon’s son right now but he’s the one who brought Jelly Bean here. She had information that Leon and John needed. The thing was she didn’t like being here... in the mansion, I mean. Storm told me her and Nick are together, but she is bullheaded and like I told you, she was abandoned as a kid, so...”

Ria nodded. “I understand that. I was never abandoned but I lost everything and only had my slimy brothers left. And you saw what they did.”

Frost scoffed angrily. “Some brothers they are. You barely made it. I thought you were a goner in that trash bin when we found you, girl. But they are both in a cell now and you never have to see them again, Ria. I promise.”

She took his hand. “I feel safe finally and I hope what Ricco did does not end up with this Oscar dead. Santa Madre, that would be terrible.”

He shook his head. “We can’t think like that. Jelly Bean and Rebel will be gunning for Big Mac and his men. Oscar is some kind of legend around Boston. He’s helped all the unfortunates, the homeless and people who needed a second chance. For years. He’s got friends everywhere and every one of those friends will go to bat for him. And if Jelly Bean and Rebel lead them? Well, let’s just say, Mac doesn’t stand a chance in hell. Ocean or not.”

Ria smiled. “Good, this man Mac... He doesn’t deserve a chance. I heard Ricco brag about his misdeeds. He deserves hell's fire and brimstone coming down on him.”

Chapter Five

Jelly Bean found Storm and his guys in one of the extra rooms that was used as a study at times. They had set up a meeting room here for themselves. They called it the Weather Room as a joke.

Tornado, Lightning and Frost thought it was pretty darn funny. They told Rebel and Jelly Bean to watch out for the rain, the cold and some clouds.

What hadn’t been joked about was that being part of Vincinti security they wanted to be on top of things. They had laptops set up and they looked pretty comfortable here, despite the so-called weather.

She went over where Storm sat studying a screen and announced, “I’m gonna need you to call in everyone you can reach. I think I know where to find Mac.”

Storm stared at her and asked, “Where?”

“Ria told me he doesn’t live in the city and what she says makes sense. We’ve been looking all over town for this man but we never found him. Not because we didn’t try but from what she told me we’ve been looking in the wrong area. We need to check the dock area. She thinks he’s been on a boat this whole time. And perhaps he sets it out to sea when he knew men were looking for him.”

“A boat?” Tornado asked. “Where did she get that idea?”

“Because she smelled fish and salt water on him every time he came around her brothers. That once you get that scent in your nose you never forget it.”

Storm raised his brows at this conclusion. “Well, she’s right about that.” He looked at his guys and nodded. “Let’s test that theory.”

“You want us to smell like that?” Lightning asked as he smirked. “I’m just kidding... you want us to take a trip to the docks and see what we can find?”

Storm nodded. “Yeah, I do. But not so we stink, man. If we find us a boat with Big Mac onboard, we’ll get a group together and storm that boat before Mac kills Oscar.”

“Yeah boss, storm the boat...great wordplay!” Tornado laughed.

Just then, Leon and John walked into the room.

“Have you found anything yet?” Leon demanded to know.

Storm turned to him and explained it, “Thanks to Jelly Bean, we have a pretty good idea where Big Mac stashed Oscar. We’re gonna have a looksee and if we find him, we’re gonna get Oscar back.”

Leon looked puzzled and asked, “But I thought no one knew where this Mac lived?”

Jelly Bean smiled and told him, “I went to Ria. To see if she saw or heard about him when she had been with her creepy-crappy brothers. And she told us something interesting about the man.”

“Ria?” John asked.

Jelly Bean smiled. “Hell, that woman knew more than she realized.”

“What does that mean?” Leon asked softly.

“She does something not many people do nowadays. She listens. And I mean more than just like normal. She hears and takes in things that we all just wouldn’t notice. She just told me Mac doesn’t seem to belong in this city, like he doesn’t have the same Boston accent as the people who live here, she also told me that he stinks of fish and the ocean. She said that once you get that scent in your nose you can never forget it and she’s right.” She shook her head. “We’ve been looking in the wrong places. We never looked for him in the dock area.”

“There are a number of boats in the dock area every single day,” Leon pointed out. “Some go out and stay out for a while. It is a changing scenery kind of thing. How do you think you’ll find the right one?”

“Mac will be the one that has armed men walking around on it,” John told them. “On the deck and on the dock itself too. He has something to protect. His whereabouts for one.”

“And Oscar for two,” Jelly Bean added.

Storm nodded. “And we all know that he wouldn’t go anywhere without an armed guard or five. At the lighthouse, he had two that were huge and we took them down. Too bad they were about as smart as pet rocks.”

Leon chuckled at the pet rock remark then shook his head. “We had the docks checked for that man several times. Must be that he heard we were looking and took off or he was already out to sea.”

John nodded. “So now his location makes sense. And he knows we are looking for him. We have been for a couple of years in fact. So he wouldn’t dare be without armed men around him.”

“He thinks he’s a big player and he would get away with it in my town.” Leon growled low.

“You are correct, he stalked up to that lighthouse like he owned it. But yes, we saw the guards too,” Jelly Bean added.

Leon agreed, “He thinks he’s important enough to make a statement, doesn’t he? But in reality, he’s nothing more than a lowlife drug dealer.” He looked at Storm again. “Be careful looking for him. If and when you find Oscar, you bring him back here to my doctor and we will take good care of him. And then you destroy Mac. No one will miss that man but you come back here all in one piece. Don’t any of you get dead. The world needs men like you.” He turned around and walked out of the room leaving everyone there stunned.

John smiled and saw their shock. He shook his head then looked at Storm. “You got your orders, men. Carry on.” Then he turned and left the room as well.

Storm looked at each man in the room then at Jelly Bean. “Well guys, we got our orders.”

Jelly Bean shook her head. “We can’t just march up to the dock. We have to be very careful or we’ll be signing Oscar’s death warrant. “

“You’re right about that,” Storm agreed. “So, for now, it’ll be just us... searching.”

Jelly Bean nodded then she walked to the door, she also made sure she had her bat with her. She checked her gun clip and placed it back into the holder.

She collected Rebel on her way through the front foyer.

When they reached the front door Rebel held her bat as well and asked, “So where exactly are we going?”

Jelly Bean looked at her sister and said, “The docks. We think Mac might be on a boat.”

Rebel stopped and stared at her then she went pale.

Jelly Bean and Storm stared at her.

Storm asked, “What’s wrong?”

Rebel turned to look at him, then she said quietly, “The man that came to the lighthouse. He was this Big Mac guy, right?” She turned to Jelly Bean.

“Yeah.”

“I’ve seen him before but I just never knew who he was.” She swallowed hard. “I used to live down by the docks before I came after you.” She smirked. “No offense but you hide better than he does. I noted that his ship would always slip into port in the dark. It would never stay very long maybe one day at a time and he’d always leave port after dark. I used to watch it all the time. It’s a big boat, a very nice one too.”

Storm stared at her. “You know where he ports?”

Rebel nodded. “Yeah, I do.”

“What does he have on board for men?” Tornado wanted to know.

“Do they have guns?” Lightning asked.

“Is it possible to get on board without them knowing?” Storm asked.

The rapid-fire questions came one after another.

Rebel shook her head and held her hands up at them. “I need to think. I haven’t been in that area for months.”

They all shut up at once and waited.

Chapter Six

Finally, she couldn’t wait, watching her sister pace back and forth, Jelly Bean asked, “Do you remember the name of this boat?”

Rebel paused and thought about it then she snapped her fingers, she looked at Jelly Bean and nodded. “Yeah, I remember it now, it’s called the Brigadoon.”

Storm snorted. “The Brigadoon? That’s just not right.”

Jelly Bean scoffed, “Really it is, he’s like here one day and gone the next. Just like the book.”

“Like a book? That doesn’t mean a damn thing and you fucking know it.” Storm scoffed.

“Sure, I know it but Big Mac doesn’t seem to. And if you ever read it, you might get it,” Rebel explained. “In this story, Brigadoon is a village that’s not listed on any maps. A local miracle keeps the town safe from outside corruption by making it live for just one day per century.” She shrugged. “Besides, this is Mac’s fantasy, not mine. You savvy?”

Lighting nodded and quipped, “Well, has it been a century yet?”

Storm crossed his large arms over his wide chest. “I call BS. He’s full of shit.”

“Oh, for the love of...” Jelly Bean looked disgusted. “Of course he is. The man is a walking pig. His belly is about to hit the ground last I saw. But I don’t care about him. Only that I want to put him six feet under, you get that?”

The whole group stared at her as they all gave her a slow nod of their heads.

“Good,” Jelly Bean said. “Let’s just go and see if this Brigadoon is even at the docks right now. We need to find Oscar and get him off that ship before Fat Mac slices his throat. I can’t lose him.”

Storm looked over at her and he could see the stress on her. The old man was important to many. But to Jelly Bean, this was about her family. He nodded then they left the mansion.

He drove them away in a non-descript vehicle Leon had in his massive garage. Nothing fancy. An old Chevy. But it did look odd sitting alongside limos, Bentleys and a Rolls Royce.

When they got closer to the dock area, Storm hid the car. They all got out and broke up as everyone headed in a different direction. They all stayed hidden while looking for a ship called the Brigadoon.

Jelly Bean squatted down at the end of the pier and studied the boat in front of her. She’d found it. The words on the side painted in gold read, The Brigadoon. She sent a text to Storm and waited for them to show up. She studied the boat carefully. She also noted the three men walking around the deck and saw the route they took.

She heard a sound behind her and grasped her gin then turned to look.

Storm gave her a nod as he raised his hands.

Soon everyone else joined them.

Jelly Bean pointed at the boat without saying a word.

“Any idea where they might be keeping him?” Rebel asked in a whisper.

Jelly Bean pointed to the last window on the left side. “It is covered.”

When Storm looked over to study it, he nodded. “That’s about right.” He noted the three men walking the deck. “Only three goons with guns?”

Jelly Bean nodded. “No sign of Mac yet and that worries me.”

Rebel leaned forward and whispered, “Just wait, he’ll be on deck soon enough.” He always checks things out. I used to see him step on deck all the time. Like almost every damn hour. He’s a control freak like that.”

Just then, the door to the cabin opened and Mac came out. He paused to survey the deck and the docks.

Everyone stayed hidden and still as they watched his every move.

After a few minutes, the big man went back to the cabin.

Jelly Bean finally moved away from the slip where his ship was.

The rest of the group followed her.

When they were far enough away Storm growled, “Ok, we found him. So how do we take his boat over before he leaves the harbor?”

“We make it impossible for him to go anywhere.” Jelly bean told them

“What are you saying?” Storm asked.

“First, we steal his keys so the boat isn’t going anywhere. And for that we need someone who knows how to do it carefully and without warning.”

“And you know someone like that?” Lightning asked her.

Jelly Bean smiled. “I know someone just like that and he’s gonna be happy to do the job.” She took her cell out and sent a text.

An hour later, Big Mac strolled off deck with two of his guards. They headed down the dock and got into a car.

The group looked astonished at this big chance.

“Oh damn, now is the time,” Storm commented.

Jelly Bean’s man Trick had shown up and when he heard what she wanted him to do he smiled. “I’d love to help. I love boats and I hate Big Mac.”

Storm nodded, “Great. Let’s not waste any time. Me and Tornado will distract the guard, you get the keys. Jelly Bean and Rebel can check out the boat to see if Oscar is here. We’ve got to get aboard and back off quick-like, so we have time to get away too.” Shaking his head he admitted, “We don’t know how long Mac is gonna be away and I don’t want to leave Oscar here.”

Jelly Bean snarled and her hand tightened on the bat. “ We kill him if we have to. He better not have hurt Oscar.”

They all waited until Storm and Tornado took the two guards out.

Trick got into the cabin and dismantled the boat, then he swiped the keys.

Jelly Bean and Rebel slipped through the darkness with their bats in prime places to deal with anyone else on the boat. When they reached the door with the blocked window, Jelly Bean reached out but found the door was locked. “Fuck,” she swore in a whisper.

Then they heard footsteps behind them and they turned bats ready. 

“It’s me,” Trick called out softly.

Jelly Bean lowered her bat down at her side.

When Trick stepped closer he asked, “Why haven’t you gone in yet?”

Jelly Bean pointed at the door and said, “It’s locked.”

Trick grinned. “Let me see.” He knelt in front of the floor and grinned as he studied the lock for a moment. Reaching inside his jacket, he pulled out a small set of tools. “It shouldn’t take long to pick this lock Ms. Jelly. It’s an old one.” He fiddled with the lock and when it unlocked a soft click sounded louder than it was. Then he reached up and opened the door.

When all three stepped into the room, they found Oscar in the far corner in chains that were wrapped around a hook above him. He’d been beaten and gagged.

He raised his head and stared at the three of them. Then his eyes lit up when he saw Jelly Bean.

Trick rushed over to him and began working on the chain lock.

When it finally popped open, Jelly Bean was there with Rebel to help Oscar up to his feet.

Jelly Bean carefully peeled the tape from his mouth and placed her hand on his cheek. “Are you okay?” she whispered softly.

Oscar nodded.

“We have to go before Mac gets back,” she informed him.

They made their way back to the dock.

Chapter Seven

When they stepped off the ship, Storm and Tornado were there as well. They moved poor Oscar to the shadows. They made their way back to the vehicle slowly and cautiously, almost half expecting Mac to step from the shadow and confront them.

They all had weapons but they didn’t want Oscar to be hit.

They got to the car safely and loaded Oscar inside.

Storm got behind the wheel and drove through side streets, avoiding any main avenues of business. Silence filled the car as they all barely breathed heavily. The tension was that thick. They would have a shootout if they got caught and they would do that if they had to. But they just did not want to get into a battle just now. They just needed to get Oscar some help.

Finally, after what felt like hours, they got back to the mansion and drove through the gates. Only when the gate closed behind them did any of them relax.

“Halle-fucking-luyah!” Lightning exclaimed with a laugh.

Leon opened the doors and watched as the girls helped Oscar out of the vehicle. He groaned as he got to his feet.

With Jelly Bean on one side and Rebel on the other they wouldn’t let the guys take him. They helped him climb the stairs.

Oscar saw who was waiting for him at the top and he smiled. “Mr. Leon, I’m very glad to see you.”

Leon grinned back. “I’m very glad to see you too, Oscar. My doctor is waiting for you, then you can tell us what happened to you.” He moved out of the way. He then looked at Storm and his men and motioned to the girls helping Oscar.

Storm shook his head and said, “They wouldn’t let us help.”

The girls took him into the house and John showed them which room to put him in.

After Oscar laid down on the bed he looked for Leon and when he met his gaze, he said, “You need to hear what I overheard on that boat. Bad things are coming this way.”

Leon stepped closer to the bed and reached out and patted Oscar’s hands. “Do not worry. I have a feeling we already know what’s coming and we won’t let it happen. But first, old friend, we have to see to your injuries. Once Dr. Badliss has looked at you, then we will speak.”

Oscar shook his head. “No, I have to tell you this first.”

Jelly Bean stepped up and took Oscar’s hand. “Hey, old man, you need to listen for once. Let the doctor check you out then we can talk. And if Leon says we won’t let the bad guys win, then we won’t let them win.”

Oscar shook his head as he looked upset. “It’s gonna take all of us to win this war, my girl. And from what Mac was saying, it might be a bigger battle than we realize.”

Jelly Bean smiled. “And we got our own army too. You know that.”

Oscar closed his eyes for a moment then he opened them and grinned. “You know it, honey girl. And Leon has his own friends too.”

“Damn right, he does.” Jelly Bean smirked.

Dr. Badliss joined them and shook his head. “Oscar what kind of trouble did you get yourself in now?”

Oscar snorted. “Don’t blame this on me doc, I was kidnapped and taken hostage this time. I didn’t do this on purpose.”

The doctor just shook his head, “Let’s just take off your shirt then and let me have a look.”

Oscar looked over at Jelly Bean and Rebel. “Not in front of the ladies Doc, a man needs some privacy.”

Rebel snorted and giggled.

Jelly Bean rolled her eyes but she grabbed Rebel and headed for the door. Jelly Bean then looked back. “We’re leaving but I want to hear what happened so call us back in as soon as you’re decent again.” She closed the door behind them.

Rebel just stared at her and asked, “Why did we have to leave? It was just getting fun.”

Jelly Bean scoffed. “Oscar is kind of old fashioned. In all the time we were together, while I was growing up he said our bodies belonged to ourselves. He would never be undressed around me and he would never let me be undressed around him. He said it was common decency.” She went on to explain, “He taught me wrong from right, manners and a whole lot more. How to survive living on the streets and what to beware of. How to protect myself. He was like a father to me all those years after my own father walked away. It’s a matter of respect to him.”

Rebel stopped giggling. She nodded her head and said, “At least, you had him. I had the system for a long time then my own pride got the better of me and I had to learn the hard way that pride doesn’t fill your stomach. I wasted years learning about that.”

Jelly Bean nodded remembering Rebel’s struggle with living on the streets, refusing anyone’s help and her attitude toward everyone. She did feel glad to have her as a true sister now. “I wonder what Oscar overheard?”

Rebel snorted. “Whatever it was, he's plenty scared of it. Makes a person wonder what hell Big Mac plans to bring here doesn’t it? I mean we all know he’s a dealer pushing drugs but what else can he do?”

Jelly Bean shook her head. “Don’t forget that slime Ricco thought he was going to join the Gondo Cartel and he believed that killing Leon was going to get him a spot in that group.”

“But did he really think he could make up his own cartel?” Rebel asked the question aloud. “He said he had his men coming right behind him and he’s already been here for days.”

Jelly Bean looked over at her sister. “Damn, I forgot about that. Between his own men and Big Mac, maybe he was going to start his own cartel.”

Rebel snorted again. “But Ricco doesn’t have the power to do that. Big Mac doesn’t take second chair to nobody and even Ricco knows that. Or at least he should. Big Mac would have put a bullet in his head first thing.”

Jelly Bean scoffed. “Yeah, but Ricco doesn’t think like that. The dickless wonder is so self-centered that he only thinks he’s got the power. He’s lucky Mac hasn’t shot him yet.”

“Maybe Fat Guy was waiting for the rest of Ricco’s men to get here before he made his move against Ricco?” Rebel suggested.

“Guess we’ll have to wait and see what Oscar says to know the truth.” Jelly Bean said as she looked back at the door. After several more minutes, she was busy pacing back and forth waiting for someone to open the door. She kept checking her phone too.

Rebel slid down the wall and sat on the carpeted floor. She also looked at her phone. “I want to check on Jesse.”

It took another twenty-five minutes before Storm opened the door and let them back in.

Chapter Eight

They had cleaned Oscar up a bit and given him clean pajamas. Oscar had been put beneath the covers and he had settled in.

Jelly Bean looked at him and nodded. “Ok Dr. Bad, how is he?”

Doctor Badliss smiled at her name for him. He had met her several times now and he realized it was her safe mechanism to be sarcastic. “He’ll survive. They did not break any bones, so we can celebrate that fact. It would have been a lot worse for him. He’s been beaten but his bruises will heal after some good food and rest. He’ll be sore for a few days while he heals but he’ll survive.”

Jelly Bean walked over to the bed and grinned at Oscar. “You hear that? You won Survivor, Oscar! You just didn’t get a prize unless you count all the black and blue marks on ya, I suppose. You’ll be sore but you will survive. That’s a good thing ain’t it?”

Oscar snorted. “I survived because you found me sooner rather than later. If you guys hadn’t shown up when you did, I might not have survived at all.”

Jelly Bean paused to ask, “What does that mean? Why would you say that?”

Oscar laid back against his pillows. “If Mac hadn’t heard from someone by tomorrow morning he would have slit my throat and tossed me overboard on his way out of town.”

Jelly Bean’s eyes narrowed as she clenched her hands at her sides as if she wanted to use that bat on someone just now. She glanced at Leon and then at Storm.

Oscar spoke again, “He took two guards with him last night to see if he could find Ricco. He told his men he wasn’t wasting any more time on that punk and if he didn’t find him this time, he was going to hunt that little fucker down and put a bullet in his head.”

Jelly Bean snorted. “Well, that wouldn’t have been a loss we couldn’t live without. Humanity would probably benefit from it.”

Oscar shook his head. “No honey, you don’t understand. Mac wasn’t only waiting on Ricco’s money he was waiting for Ricco’s men to show up.”

“We knew about that,” Leon said. “But why would Mac care?”

Oscar turned to look at Leon and explained it, “Ricco made certain promises that he knew he couldn’t keep. You see, part of Ricco’s plan was to join the cartel, then he thought with Mac’s help he could kill whoever survived taking you down. Then he would step in as the new head of the cartel and join with Big Mac. Take over his drug trade, launder the money and become someone no one could touch. Only thing is, Ricco was high when he made his plans and he thought he could accomplish just what he thought up.” He shook his head. “But you and I know a man like Mac wouldn’t take orders from a junkie.”

“And just how was he going to dispose of Ricco from the head of his new operation?” Jelly Bean wanted to know.

“Go to Ricco’s men and give them a choice, come in under his wing or die,” Oscar told her. “Mac is a big enough man that he’s got the power behind him to deal with pissants like Ricco. He is what Mac calls a weak link, because he needs to get high real bad and Mac was going to use that against him. And yes, he was going to let Ricco kill Leon first and get everything set. Then once it was in place Mac would have put a bullet in his head and just taken over.”

Jelly Bean looked over at Rebel and just shook her head.... exactly what they had been talking about in the hall.

Leon paced while he thought about what he’d learned. He paused to look at Oscar for a moment then he shook his head. “Just what did he think would happen if Ricco actually got into the cartel? The Gondos never would have let that happen in the first damn place.”

Oscar shrugged. “You know that and I know that but Ricco talked a good game. Besides, I think Mac was going to bring more of his own men in to help him. And his own men are a hell of a lot tougher than Ricco’s men would be. All Mac needed was a way in and Ricco offered him that as a partner.”

“And just where was Ricco going to set up his headquarters?” Jelly Bean asked.

Oscar looked over at her and shook his head. “You aren’t gonna believe this. He was looking at your grandmother’s mansion. He’s been looking hard at the area and now there’s no one living there. The place has been locked up tight since they arrested her.”

Jelly Bean burst into laughter.

Everyone stared at her like she was losing her mind.

Oscar finally shook his head and said, “Honey, this is not funny.”

Jelly Bean put her hand over her mouth and just looked back at him. “Come on Oscar, you have to admit it is funny. Jasmine would have had a fit if she knew her mansion was housing a drug cartel. She would have had a heart attack if those dirty drug dealers messed with her fine paintings or her porcelain figures or they dared to sleep on her pristine sheets and do no telling what else on them. Or if they set up their labs in her Mexican tiled bathrooms and left poop all over the toilets. Maybe tequila barf on her oriental rugs.”

Leon burst into laughter as he agreed.

Storm just shook his head. “You just got no filter, do ya girl?” he told her.

Jelly Bean shrugged. “If people don’t like what I got to say they don’t have to listen, do they? But from what I remember of the Bitch Queen, she deserved more than that. In fact, I am disappointed I never thought of making all that happen. Just let all the lowlifes into her estate. Tell them to do it nasty. Then send her some Polaroids of it!” She laughed. “She probably believes that she will get released soon and go home to that luxury and it would have turned into a real shithouse!”

Storm shook his head as he muttered, “Shithouse.”

Rebel burst into laughter, along with Leon.

Oscar even chuckled.

Leon calmed his laughter then turned to look at Oscar and said, “So we not only have to take Big Mac down but we have to take Ricco’s men out as well?”

Oscar nodded. “Mac was saying something about an old friend of his lending a hand as well. I didn’t hear too much about that friend but I don’t think he’s the sort of guy you want in your city. He sounds like a rough character.” He shook his head. “If you know the kind of man Big Mac is then you can almost bet his friends are the same or worse than he is.”

Storm cleared his throat and took his cell phone out. “We can get men all over the streets and they can at least warn us if Mac or Ricco’s men make their first move.”

“We can also speak to Ria and ask her if she knows where these supposed men were expected to be?” Leon suggested. “Or what time they were supposed to come.”

Storm agreed, “We might be able to find out more from her. Let us get the men out to watch over the city then we can talk to Ria. The sooner we know what’s really going on here the better.”

Leon looked at Jelly Bean and Rebel to ask, “What about the other brother, Benzo? Would he be willing to talk to us?”

Jelly Bean shrugged. “I don’t know if I’d trust anything he says. He seems to be under Ricco’s thumb.”

Rebel stepped forward, “But I also think Ricco scares him to death. He might just be a weak man anyway.”

Leon looked at Storm and said, “Get your men out to watch the city. We can speak to Ria before we take our chances on BS and speak to Benzo. We need to know where to start before we invite war to our streets.”

“Rest up, Oscar,” Leon told him.

“We got this now,” Jelly Bean added as she leaned in and kissed Oscar’s bruised cheek.

Everyone but Oscar headed for the door. They went down the hall.

Chapter Nine

Leon knocked on the door and waited until Frost opened it.

When he opened the door, everyone filed in one by one. Frost’s eyes widened as he saw the number of people standing there. He looked at Storm and asked, “What’s all this?”

Leon tugged at his sleeve and looked at Frost. Then he swung his gaze over to Ria. “First of all. How are you feeling now, young lady?”

She looked at him and replied, “I am healing and your generosity has helped so much. Thank you. Please ask what you need to. I wish to help all that I can.”

Leon smiled kindly at her. “What kind of men did Ricco meet with? Do you know any of them? Would they make good soldiers?”

Ria just stared at him then she laughed. “Yes, I know them and no, they aren’t any kind of soldiers. But they would follow him into battle all the same. And do you know why? Because they all have the same problem Ricco does. They are all losers who think the whole world owes them a living. Except Ricky. Ricky and Brigs, they have big ideas and bigger dreams. I think mainly they just want a place to call home and a family, which isn’t a bad dream to have. I think Ricco’s dream became their dream too. But not in the same way. Ricco was looking for power and glory while all they wanted was to be part of something bigger.” She shrugged. “He’s got maybe thirty men but again he made them all promises he couldn’t keep.”

Leon looked at Frost then he looked at Storm, then he paced again.

The men were learning about this man this meant...Plans were running through his head.

John came in with an iPad in his hands. He handed it to Leon and said, “I think they made their first move.”

Leon stared at John then down to the device in his hands. He looked up and took the whole room in his gaze, swearing in his native language, “Sei serio? The minchia stronzo.”

John looked around and explained, “Apparently, Big Mac came back to the boat and found his hostage missing and his boat engine dead. He then called in his men. He went back to the lighthouse and found it empty. He totally destroyed the building but he left a message written in blood.”

“What did it say?” Storm asked.

Leon handed the iPad to him.

Storm read it and handed it around the room. When it came to Jelly Bean she stared at the written words and read them aloud, “I’m done playing, Leon. You will pay with your blood.” Jelly Bean’s hands were shaking when she handed it back to John. “Big Mac knows you have Ricco. He is not a man to mess with. He means every word.”

Frost looked at Ria and shook his head. “Mac will turn over every rock to find him and he will attack everyone he thinks is in on this. Your brother brought a war to Boston.”

Ria nodded. “I know. Our parents would roll over in their graves to know what he did. Our mother was the only daughter in the Gondo family and she never wanted anything to do with the cartel’s business. That’s why we were the poor relations in the family. My dad earned a good living but nowhere near what the cartel did. Ricco was selfish and he turned his back on the family when he went to them for work. He used to taunt our dad saying he was working his fingers to the bone for peanuts, that he couldn’t provide his family with much more and that he should learn to work smarter not harder. My father would just stare at him and tell him that his work was honest at least and that he could look at himself in the mirror every morning and not be ashamed of what he was doing. But Ricco felt entitled, he never felt shame being involved with the cartel drugs and now that entitlement is going to hurt even more people.” She wiped the tears from her cheeks and shook her head. “I think I always knew that his entitlement was going to get people killed one day and now that day is here.” She looked up at Leon.

Leon nodded. “Si, and I will not hide him from what comes next but the war he just started is only the beginning. I have to use what I can to keep from having blood on my streets. This is not your fault. So please don’t think that.”

Ria looked up at him. “I wouldn’t expect you to. Ricco must finally face what he’s done and settle the consequences. Every man has a choice to make and his choices led him here.”

Leon nodded then he strode out of the room.

No one knew what Leon would do yet but they all knew he would protect this city and end this the only way he could.

Storm grabbed his phone and began making calls.

During one particular call, Frost gasped and stared at him then he shook his head. He looked over at Ria and said softly, “He’s calling in every marker he has.”

“Is that bad?” she whispered back.

Frost snorted. “It isn’t good or bad but these people live here too and they want the streets to be safe for them and everyone else.”

Jelly Bean looked at him and asked, “Do you think there’s anything to the rumor that Ricco was thinking about using Jasmine’s mansion for his own place of business?”

Frost shrugged. “It’s possible, isn't it? That house is huge and would be just right to house everyone. Hell, everything there is locked up tight and the cameras will let them know who’s coming in case they have to hide anything.”

Jelly Bean scoffed. “Oh yeah, they can hide behind a locked gate if they have to, but they don’t own the place. Nor do they have the right to even be there. That’s gonna piss off Queen Jasmine-Bitch in a hard way. Someone daring to touch her house and she can’t do a damn thing about it.”

Rebel shook her head, “Don’t you think she won’t try. She’ll have her lawyers on top of things before they even get their foot in the door.”

Jelly Bean snorted. “What lawyers? They work for a living too and she ain’t got no money, honey. She can’t do shit about it.”

Rebel shook her head. “I’ll bet she’s got a plan B. She usually does. And that house means a lot more to her than her family ever could. She’s got a plan, you just wait and see.”

Jelly Bean stared at her sister for a moment then she shook her head. “I’m not taking that bet because you could be right. So if Ricco set up a plan, whoever he gets to go in there might just have a surprise when they open the door.”

Frost looked at Jelly Bean and asked, “You think he told Big Mac about his plans?”

Jelly Bean shrugged. “I’m not sure.”

Storm joined them and he looked from one to the other and said, “We can sit here and speculate or we can go straight to the jackass himself and listen to what he has to say before this gets out of hand. Let’s find Leon and go talk to Ricco.”

They all left the bedroom and found Leon in the security room with John.

Leon turned and waited for them to say something.

Finally, it was Storm that opened the conversation, “We think it’s time to speak to Ricco again. I’ve got people all over the city looking for Mac and Ricco’s group. They will contact us if they figure out where they are.”

Leon nodded. “I too have my men out there searching for them.” He sighed and closed his eyes for a moment. “But you are right, we do need to speak to him again. I checked on him a few minutes ago through the cameras and I believe he’s crashing hard now. He’ll be getting desperate for another fix very soon. Maybe that will be the thing that straightens him out a bit, so he will tell us the truth.”

Jelly Bean shook her head, “Or it could be what sends him over the edge. We see it on the streets all the time. I’m just saying a junkie doesn’t really understand something like this. A man like Ricco thinks all we have to do is let him go and everything will be alright in his mind. He really thinks that he can speak to Mac and straighten everything out. But he doesn’t know what Big Mac is really all about. Not to mention he owes Big Mac money and that’s all that matters to a man like Mac. Ricco doesn’t know the safest place he can be is in your cell room right now.”

“Well let’s have a little chat with the boy and see what he has to say.” Leon growled.

John accompanied the group down to the cell area.

When they got close to the door they could all hear raised voices. John unlocked the door and they went in.

They were met with the chaos of a fight between Silva, Ortega, and Ricco.

Jelly Bean lifted her fingers to her mouth and let out a sharp, loud whistle.

The angry shouts stopped and everyone turned to look at her.

She just shrugged and Leon turned back to face Ricco.

“You stupid little man, what kind of hell did you bring to my city?” Leon growled.

Ricco frowned and then he just stared at him “What the hell are you talking about?”

“Do you really think you are man enough to take me down and step into my shoes to run this city?” Leon told him. “You aren’t fit to run a damned daycare. How dare you make a deal with Big Mac to bring drugs into this city. How dare you bring in your own men to take over. He’s been running all over town to find you and that doesn’t make him happy.”

Ricco crumbled under the events and he began to sweat. “As soon as I get out of here, I’ll have to explain what happened. Mac will understand.” He mumbled out loud.

Benzo growled, “Are you stupid, hermano? Mac is not an understanding man.”

“I agree with your brother.” Leon nodded. “Mac went back to the lighthouse last night and when he didn’t find you there and no sign of anyone living there he tore that place apart. He wrote a death threat to you on the wall in his own blood. What does that tell you about how understanding Big Mac is?”

Ricco paled as sweat rolled down his face and dripped onto his shirt collar. “This is your fault, if you had just let me go, this wouldn’t be happening.”

Leon moved closer to the cell. “Let you go?” Leon questioned him. “Stronzo, you came to my front gate, climbed the fence in broad fucking daylight and headed to my own damn front door with a gun in your hand. Was I supposed to say come on in and just let you just shoot me?” He glared down at the man sitting on the cot. “You are the biggest fool I’ve ever known and I’ve had better men than you or the Gondo’s trying to kill me. No one has succeeded yet. And it will take more than a strung-out-no good-loser- junkie to get out of this situation. You couldn’t even get away from two women with baseball bats.”

Silva laid back on his cot and looked a bit too comfortable. He even wore a smile on his face.

John glared at him. “What are you so fucking happy about?”

Silva grinned. “It’s been almost five days since your boss murdered our family. If you’re so worried about a man like Mucho Mac then maybe you should know you got even more trouble coming than that.”

John crossed his arms over his chest and asked, “What kind of trouble?”

“Paulo always makes a plan B, you know, just in case Plan A doesn’t work,” Silva told them. “Vayo, plan A didn’t work so well for him, now did it?”

John scoffed. “And here I thought you and his brothers were plan B.”

Silva smirked. “Yeah, we were but Paulo made a plan C just in case. And you haven’t seen plan C yet but you will and soon.”

Just then Storm’s phone pinged and everyone heard it.

Storm reached for his cell and looked at the message. He texted back and put his phone away. Then he glared at Ricco even as he smiled. “Well, it seems that some of your boys got into a bit of trouble. Mac found them and he killed every one of them.”

Ricco’s eyes widened as he trembled and his face lost all its color. “H-How m-many men did he kill?” His voice was low and his words could barely be heard.

“About a dozen or so is what I got.” He shrugged. “Don’t know the final headcount but I would say better than half.”

Ricco was crashing hard by this time. He just grabbed his pillow and began to rock back and forth. He began to wail and threw himself back against the cement block wall at his back. After a few times a stain could be seen against the wall.

“Stop, Ricco!” Benzo cried out.

John looked over at Leon.

Leon didn’t move, didn’t even speak a word.

After another few bangs on the wall the bloody stain grew even bigger. Finally, Ricco fell forward and when he did, he hit the floor face down and he didn’t move again.

Finally, Leon nodded at John and said, “Make sure he can’t get away. Chain him to the cot and get the doctor down here to help him.” Then Leon moved over to the cell Silva was in and snapped, “I’ve about had all I’m going to take from the Gondo’s. What is your plan C all about?”

Silva looked up at Leon and smirked. “Paulo told his crew to wait no longer than five days from the day we were supposed to hit you. If he didn’t call it off, another bus of soldiers was supposed to come for you.” He paused then said arrogantly, “You have about another two days before they get here, then either you die or they do. I’m betting on them surviving and taking us back home.”

Leon smiled but the joy never made it to his eyes. “I’m not worried at all. I am part of the largest fucking mafia in the US you fucking moron. I plan to live a very long and happy life. Your uncle Paulo knew he and his crew weren’t welcome here, I told him a dozen years ago... not to come back to my city. I told him exactly what would happen to him if he ever came back. Bene, he had to learn that lesson the hard way. Your cartel is done here and they too will learn the hard way to leave my city the hell alone.”

Leon turned on his heel and walked away. He slammed the door behind him.

The finality and sound of it seemed to make Silva flinch.

One by one everyone followed him until only John was left. As soon as he secured Ricco, he looked at Benzo to say, “You brother is almost dead but you can be sure of one thing, the poor guy never felt it. He crashed hard but at least he didn’t feel any of it.”

“What happens now?” Benzo dared to ask.

“Now we go to war,” John told him. “Just know that Leon has won more wars than you could dream of. More than I can count even. He takes no prisoners when it comes to protecting his city. It is somewhat of an orchestra of death for any who come at him. He is always a few chess moves ahead, you see? This is why I would follow him to the depths of hell if needed. Why? Cause he always wins. But you and them two?” He tossed his thumb at Silva and Ortega. “I’m sure Leon has already picked a spot out to bury you three. Somewhere nice and quiet I suppose but he will bury you all the same.” He walked out of Ricco’s cell and locked the door. Then he headed toward the door to the stairs and carefully shut it behind him.

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#12 Hell's Fire Riders MC  

FIRE & ICE

Fire and Ice #1

The Flame#2

Invincible #3

Supernatural #4

Incandescent #5

Extraordinary #6

Fire & Ice Set

CAJUN KINGS

Cajun King #1

(Sonny) Fat Tuesday #2

(Harry) Born in Fahyuh-#3

(Clive) Beta Comme Tout- Crazy as Hell-#4

(Jud) Boo Couillion Sweet Rascal-#5

(Seth) J’m’em fout pass mall- I don’t give a damn-#6

Cajun Kings Boxed Set

STONE COLD BITCHES MC

#1 Calypso Pres

#2 Widowmaker-VP

#3 Aqua Velvet Sergeant At Arms

#4 Medusa Enforcer

#5 Razor- Doctor

#6 Ruby Red-/ Lieutenant IT

Stone Cold Bitches Boxed Set

CAJUN QUEENS

Book One

Book Two

Book Three

Book Four

Book Five

Book Six

Cajun Queens Boxed Set

RAJUN CAJUNS

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

#6

#7

DESTINY MEETS FATE

Book #1

Book#2

Book#3

Book#4-

Book#5

Book#6 (Long Goodbye) 

Destiny Meets Fate Boxed Set

BROTHERS AT ARMS MC

Zeus Book#1

Diabolus#2

Memphis#3

GraveDigger#4

Click#5

Captain#6 August

Brothers At Arms MC Set

King Of Pain

Vol#1

Vol#2

SHADES OF SHAY (Trilogy)

Book #1

Book #2

Book #3

REUNION SERIES

Sin’s Bastards Book One

Silk & Bones Book Two

Hell’s Fire Riders Book Three

Bratva Blood Brothers Book Four

Rogues Of Hell Book Five

Sin's Bastards Next Generation Book Six

Sinners MC Book Seven

Lost Sons Book Eight

Savaged Souls MC Book Nine

WarLords Reunion Book Ten

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WINGS OF FIRE MC

Maze #1

Tabor #2

Sayer#3

Hellion#4

Brick #5

The Hylands#6

A Wedding For Wings#7

THE VINCINTIS

Book #1

Book #2

Book #3

Book #4

Book #5

Book #6

Book #7

Book #8

Book #9

Book #10

Book #11

Book #12

MALVERDE

Book #1

Book #2

Book #3

Book #4

PHANTOM FURY MC

Shiloh#1

Bullet#2

Commando#3

Rocket#4

Train#5

Ryker#7

Stitches#6

THE BOONDOCKS

Mad Dog #1

Stroker #2

Steele #3

Samson#4

Ink#5

Rock#6

Asa#7

SONS OF IRELAND

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

#6

#7

BRATVA NEW ORLEANS

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

#6

#7

#8

#9

BRATVA WARRIORS

#1

#2

#3

#4

THE MARAUDERS

Titus#1

Ridge#2

Jep#3

Hotrod#4

Ironman#5

STANDALONE SINGLES

Healing Charlie

Chasing Eve

Saving Sebastian

Never forget me

A Life for Luke

Stormy-Devil’s Own

Swamp Patriots

Tucker

BOOKS TO BE RELEASED THIS YEAR

JANUARY 2026

Vincinti #9

Boondocks#7

The Vincintis#10

Bratva Warriors#3

FEBRUARY 2026

The Marauders#4

Bratva New Orleans#8

VIM Redux#8

WarLords Reunion

MARCH 2026

Phantom Fury#7

Rajun Cajuns #6

Sons Of Ireland#7

The Vincintis #11

APRIL 2026

Sin's Bastards Trilogy

(A Return to our Favorite Characters)

FIRST BOOK : DEKE AND CASSIE

SECOND BOOK: ICEMAN & PEACHES 

THIRD BOOK: SAM & SILK  (May 8th)

MAY 2026

Badass Women#12

Vicintis#12

Bratva Warriors#4

JUNE 2026

Hell's Fire Special

VIM Redux#9

The Marauders#5

Misfits Of Whiskey Bend #5

JULY 2026

Torin Warrior Saints

Bratva New Orleans#9

Rajun Cajuns #7

SURPRISE BOOK

August 2026

Badass Women#13

Vincintis#13

Bratva Warriors#5

VIM Redux#10

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Did you love The Vincintis? Then you should read Leon by Kj Dahlen!

Sin's Bastards MC Special Edition

Leon

Years ago, I met someone and fell in love for the second time in my life. I'm not a man that loves easily so when it happened twice, I fell hard and I thought she did as well…

When she disappeared, I looked for her for the longest time. If she didn't love me, I needed to hear it face to face. But I couldn't find her and as much as I tried to close off my heart I couldn't… Evelyn would always have a place there.

Now I find out she may have left me but it wasn't by her own volition. Someone had taken her away from me. I want her back and I'm going to get her back.

When she was kidnapped, she had a secret and now that secret is out. I have a daughter I never knew about.

 I'm going to find them both and bring them home.

Evelyn

Thirty years ago, I was so much in love with what some people would consider a bad person.

But Leon Vincinti was anything but bad. I loved that man with all my heart, then I was taken away from him and held against my will.

All I had was the hope that he would find me, then I found out I carried a small piece of Leon with me, right under my heart. Our daughter was born just before Christmas that first year.

She grew up and I grew old under someone else's watch. Then Meena was let go but I had to stay. I had no contact with her or Leon. I was barely holding on, still praying he would come for me and reunite our family.

Will he come for me or was I going to spend the rest of my life locked away? Please Leon, help me…