Drive Me Wild

Chapter 44 - Duke

My brothers had gathered quickly in the main club area. Multiple sets of eyes were cast in my direction. All of them were eager to hear what I was going to say.

Ryder came in last, nodding his head at me. Everyone was present.

I could see a couple of gaps in the crowd from where our fallen brothers should be standing. As much as we had let on a few new people, it still didn't make up for the people lost.

"Brothers, I had you all gathered here quickly so I can discuss our change of plan." My voice booms through the room. "Abbie was pregnant with my child. Pavel killed them."

Hushed whispers and anger dispersed among the crowd. I would usually interrupt their gossiping, but I understood why they were talking this time.

"Our main priority is still getting Abbie out of Pavel's clutches, but I am bringing on a side mission to help the process of getting her back. Abigail's brother Mason, is wanted by Pavel as he is in serious debt. We can possibly use him as leverage but we need to try and find him first."

"How are we meant to find someone that's most likely gone into hiding for months?" Someone yells out.

"That is what we have Evan and Lucas for," I smirk, tipping my head in their direction. "We will also have to start treading carefully. If Pavel is not afraid to kill an unborn child, then nothing else is going to bother him when it comes to getting revenge against any successful plan we have."

Anger boiled in my veins just thinking about all the things Pavel could be capable of. I never thought that he would do such a heinous act towards Abbie.

"For the moment we shall all be laying low and figuring out the different locations of the Bratva's safe-houses. Once we have Mason, our plans shall continue moving forward."  I finish explaining, looking around to all my brothers. Every single one of them was looking determined and it gave me hope. We all had a good chance of fighting this. "You're all dismissed."

While we were laying low, we would have to stay in the club and close the business temporarily. I couldn't afford for my brothers to be roaming around the streets and getting shot down by the Bratva. There was also a high chance that a plant from the Bratva could come in the club while it was open to customers and I couldn't afford for that to happen either. The cops were already on to us.

"Ryder, meet me in my office please," I call out, then make my way to my office.

Ryder follows close behind me, his footfalls heard echoing against mine.

"What did you want pres?" He enquires.

"Cut the 'prez' shit Ryder, you haven't called me that for years." I roll my eyes. "I brought you in here to ask a question."

His head cocks to the side. "Then what is it?"

"I need a new Vice President and you would be the perfect fit. Will you join me, brother?" I hold out a patch, with the word "vice" on the front.

"Me?" Ryder confuses. "Are you sure?"

"I'm very sure. You have helped me with everything over the last year, you deserve it."

"Wow. Thank you Duke,"

"No, thank you. Now get back out there and get pissed like all the others. There is not much else we can do until Evan locates Mason."

"I doubt everyone is getting joyfully wasted after the news you gave us. Are you going to join us?"

"No, I'll be helping Evan."

"Very well. I'll see you later." Ryder slowly exits my office, admiring the new patch I had given him.

All my brothers tonight would most likely be getting pissed. To me, it felt wrong and disrespectful towards Abbie. I should be doing everything in my power to get her back to safety, yet I feel so helpless and powerless.