Badges and Bikes

Chapter 10

Max Justice's pov***

I didn't know how else to get through to Thane. Every thing I do is being watched and scrutinized. I am questioned about everything I do and say. Even what I had for breakfast!

Then it hit me! Drake! His best friend is a cop in Crazy Butte! Maybe Drake can understand a code to get Ashton to call Thane?! It is my only hope. I know that if I go to Kansas with this drug run, I won't be alive to come back.

So I call Drake and we talk for a few minutes. Then I start working the code into our conversation. I act as if we are talking about memories of our time in the military.

"Hey! Remember that trip that you and I went on to see Ashton in South Dakota? We were so screwed up. I think that you even called her Thane! If her dad had been there, you and I would have been totally fucked! He would have busted our asses in a hurry. You know that, right?"

"Yeah man! Mr. T would have nailed our ass to the wall! Have you been back here lately?" He asked. Then I knew that he understood what I'm trying to say.

"I have not. But I might stop by on my way through in a few days. Is she still screwing that college kid who wanted to be ATF? Or is she ready for a real man?"

"No! She's actually seeing Kyle, I think is his name. She has graduated to the big boys now." He laughed and I knew that he was trying to not be nervous. But tell me that he knew what I need him to do.

"Well then I will definitely stop in and see them. At least I know that she is being taken care of."

"Absolutely! When are you coming through? I'll tell her to expect you. We can do dinner or have a drink before you leave town."

"In a couple days. I can't wait to see you and Ashton." Maniac catches my eye as he walks toward me. "Alright man, I'll call when I am close. Be careful and see you soon."

"Alright, man! You too! That's an order." 

"I will, brother!" We hang up and I turn to see Cobra and his mini-me standing behind me. I knew they were there. That is why I sent that code to Drake. The president, Cobra, or his mini-me, Dracula, are always around. Watching and listening.

"Who is Ashton? And where do you think that you are stopping on our trip?" Cobra asked.

"Ashton is Drake's best friend. She lives close to Drake outside Crazy Butte. She's a good fuck when I pass through. Is there a problem?" I know that I am pushing the limits. But I'm tired of this assignment. Not to mention the danger that I am in now. Ever since Dracula found me talking to Thane on my phone when I was alone. I had called him by the childhood nickname that we had for each other when our parents weren't around, anus. He called me Justice. Cobra had taken my phone and gave me another one. I lost all contact with Thane and Kyle. Now I can only hope and pray that Drake gets the message to Ashton then Thane. Or I'm a dead man. Literally!

"No problem here. I might even take a turn and ride her." Cobra said then walked away with mini following close to his side.

"You better fuckin watch yourself. Or you won't be breathing much longer." Mongrul tells me as he passes by.

I had finished my drink before going to bed. 

That was two days ago. Now I just called Drake and told him that I was an hour and a half from Crazy Butte. 

Imagine my surprise when mini-me and I are stopped for speeding by none other than Ashton!

She checks my license. I know that it is clean. But I watch and listen for what ever is about to happen. I even start doubting that Drake really understood the code after all. Ashton wasn't supposed to be involved other than passing on the message of my road trip.