Sweet Revenge (Sinners MC Book 1), page 26
I snorted and stared into his eyes. “Tell that to their wives. Tell that to their kids. To their families. Tell them they lost someone they loved because we wanted to prove our strength as a club.”
Marvel narrowed his eyes, ready to lay more shit on me when Ax leaned forward. “My wife had my boy two days ago. Last night, I walked into that fucking mess knowing I may never watch him grow up, never teach him to ride, and never teach him about loyalty and honor if I’m in the fucking ground.” He looked directly at me. “You come up with a way for me to ride, be in a club I can be proud of, and raise my boy, then I’m with you.”
I nodded, shocked because I expected Ax to walk away. I hadn’t given enough consideration to his son being born and what that meant for him, but Ax had always proven to be a good brother, and I was happy he was on board.
“Fucking sellouts,” Griller spit out. “That is not what club life is about.”
“Club life is about riding, being free, and living on our terms. We can do all of those things while keeping our asses out of jail and out of the ground.” I argued.
“You keep those things in this club without making us pussies, I’m with you.” Tank, who had been quiet up until now, finally spoke.
I nodded. “I don’t want to lose anyone here right now, but I’m not going to be a part of a club anymore where I put my life on the line for things that just don’t matter. I want a club that focuses on bravery, loyalty, and honor. I want a club where I can get on my bike and ride without the risk of being taken out because of who I am or what I represent. I want to live my life as freely as I can, but I won’t do it illegally anymore.” I paused and looked around. “If you want that type of club, then stay. If you don’t, then you can go without any fear of retribution from me or the club.”
“I’m in.” Tank spoke up almost immediately.
Ritz grinned. “I’m in, brother.”
I waited while others called out that they were willing to stay and commit to the rebuild until we got to the final ten.
“I’m staying.” Pop said.
“Really? You too, Pop?” Marvel asked. “What the fuck is wrong with you guys? This shit isn’t club life.”
“Then you’re free to go,” I stated calmly. “You all have twenty-four hours to make your decision, and then we’ll begin re-assigning positions and voting.” I ran my hand over the short length of my black beard. “I can’t promise those of you who stay that we won’t have hurdles, but I can promise you that I will put everything into making this club a success and do it giving us all what we want from club life. Freedom.”
Nods all around, and I called the meeting to a close, wanting them to have time to make their final decisions, accepting I would probably lose more than I would keep.
I waited exactly twenty-four hours before I walked back into that room.
And met the stares of the twelve men who decided to stay.
Then I set forth in building my new club.
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