Never Give Up

Chapter 5- Zane

I thought my mind had been playing tricks on me the whole drive over here, surprising it was quiet…too quiet. Cops are usually patrolling this whole area, kids on bikes making the deals so the dealers aren’t caught. Hookers would be lining the alley’s looking for their next client to help shoot some s**t into their arms.

Then let’s take what is actually happening to me, I’m pulling into a compound that is usually heavy guarded and not one person is here to see me come in. Yeah, I call bullshit. I turn the engine off on my BMW M5, check I have a few things before stepping out my car. I stretched my back out causing a few disc to crack under the strain. The familiar sound of Rafe’s bike is heading my way, point proven with the s**t-storm I’m about to walk myself into.

“Dude, what are you doing here?”

“Bro, I couldn't leave you hanging. I just found out some serious information that I think you’re going to want to hear. Alpha’s got you covered. He’s been down here and ordered the warriors to take you out today,” Rafe informs me.

“You got to be f*****g shitting me, right?”

“Nah, bro. He was here checking on his assets. He knows you've been secretly coming here.”

There’s going to be no coming back from this. I’ve just put Reece? in the worst position ever. “That bastard!” I scream through the compound, kicking and punching the table in front of me. I’m not sure why I’m acting so surprised, I knew this was happening, I f*****g called this s**t.

“Seriously, Zane. What the f**k? Calm your s**t down. You’re only going to make it worse.”

At 6’3”, Rafe is built, has short dark hair, spiky and jelled, a smile that the ladies find irresistible, and tattoos covering his arms, neck, and chest. He’s also one of the biggest players around…until the day we met Reece. That girl handed him his ass and told him to reconstruct it. She was so beautiful, making my blood shoot straight towards my d**k. s**t, I’m aching now just thinking of her beauty and her crystal blue eyes that look like heaven.

Well, they did until Alpha got his hands on her. I swear, if he’s laid one f*****g finger on her, he’s going to wish for a quick death.

“Rafe, do you know when they’re coming for me? I have to get out of here and get Reece out of this before it’s too late.”

“Nah, bro. All I know is that Alpha made a call and there’s a huge price on your head.” Oh, this s**t just keeps getting better and better.

“Right. Let’s be smart about this.” Pacing the room, running my hands over my head, I start trying to come up with a plan. s**t, crap, bollocks… What the f**k am I going to do? “Rafe, how many of the guys aren’t after my head?”

“Dude, I’ve no idea. Everyone really wants in on this money. We’re talking mega bucks.” Seriously, when this s**t is all over, I’m going to lay everyone out. Growling, I storm to the window and glance out.

“Rafe, you need to go. I need you to head to the compound and check on the Reece look-a-likey. Make sure Dad is never left alone with her. I’ll get there as soon as I can, but it’s going to take me a while.” I know this isn’t going to end well, but as long as I know she is in safe hands, I’ll be able to grin and bear whatever happens to me.

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Motherfucker!, pain is searing up my arm. That bastard got me good. I can't believe some people go through this and come out alive. I’ve lost how long we have been at ‘war’ with our men, Alpha has gone f*****g crazy.

I crouch around a corner, trying to see if anyone else is coming. I’ve managed to escape some, but I’m not a complete fool. I know Alpha will have sent more.

Grimacing, I reach for my cell, shooting off a text to Rafe.

Dude, Alpha has really covered his ass. I’m not sure I’ll make it out of this one. You need to get the girl out and find where the hell Reece is.

I don't like admitting defeat, but what else can I do? Flicking through pictures on my cell, I find one of Reece. God, she’s beautiful and so full of life. I can't believe she got mixed up in this mess.

My cell alerts me that I have an incoming text, I’m panting slightly, my hands are covered in the blood of traitors. My knuckles already bruising, I swipe my cell open and read the message, glad to catch my breath for the moment.

Bro, are u kiddin’ me?

I wish. The whole place is full of them. I got f*****g shot.

Are u serious?

Yeah, I’m f*****g serious. Why would I make that up?

As I close my cell, I can't help but smile at my home screen picture. Her whole being just lights me up. Physically, she’s not strong, but mentally… Oh, my god. She is the most stubborn person I know. She’s put me in my place several times, and that sass is there now more than ever.

When I get out of here, I’m going to enjoy putting that bastard out of his misery, then I will grab my girl and tell her how much she means to me. This is ending once and for all, and the Alpha's rein is going to fall at the hands of his son’s, soak it up Dad, your time is ticking down.