There Will Be Blood |SOA|

Six

Copeland laid in the bed of Jax’s dorm, wracking her brain for reasons someone would want to kidnap her four year old daughter. Melena wasn’t born in Charming nor has she been here long enough for anyone to have a motive. But then again, Copeland knew that just being tied to Jax in anyway can be reason enough. The rest of the Ortiz family in Arizona would advise Copeland to come back home where it is safe but she has too much loyalty towards Jax and SAMCRO, she wouldn’t be able to forgive herself if she left now. 

Suddenly, Copeland heard the door opening to reveal a distraught Jackson Teller. He went to lie next to his woman, but stayed completely silent. 

“I’m so sorry.” Jax sighed, looking into her eyes, seeing the sorrow swimming around in them. 

She shook her head and ran her fingers through his golden, shoulder length hair. “It’s not your fault.”

“Everything is my fault, Cope. My lifestyle put our kid in danger. Oh God what if they kill her?” Jax started to freak out. 

Copeland laid her hand on the side of his face and stroked his cheek with her thumb. “I have all the faith in the world in you and the club. You will find our little girl and make sure this will never happen again. There’s not a doubt in my mind, Jax.”

Jax gave her a small smile. “I really don’t deserve you. What did I do all of those years ago to get a girl like you?”

“You didn’t do anything…you were just…you. You are a strong, loving and hansom man, what girl wouldn’t want that?” Copeland replied. 

The door opened again and Juice burst into the room looking antsy. “Sorry to interrupt but I got some information on the van Gemma saw Melena being pulled into.”

Both Jax and Copeland wasted no time jumping out of bed and following Juice to his computer. He pulled up a page with an address and a bunch of other information. 

“So the van is owned by someone named Antonio Morales, the odd thing is…he’s not even from here. He checked into a motel just a few weeks ago. The dude doesn’t have a criminal record, no ties to gangs or MC’s…not even a threat. I can’t figure out why he would want to kidnap Mel.” Juice shook his head. 

As soon as she saw the name Antonio Morales, Copeland’s face was drained of all its color. She knew exactly who this person was and why they were here. 

“Guys.” Copeland choked out. Both Jax and Juice looked over at her with concerned faces. 

“Antonio is a friend of our family…the Ortiz’s. He was especially upset when I told everyone that Melena and I were moving back to Charming…he even threatened me but I never thought that he would do something like this.” She shook her head. 

“Holy shit…what are we waiting for? Juice, go round up the boys…we’re going to get my daughter and your niece back.” Jax said, his VP side coming out. 

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Every single member of SAMCRO were on their bikes, ready to roll out of TM and bring Melena Teller home. Copeland ran outside and stopped next to Jax’s bike.