Easing back into his chair, he watched as Ned sat back down looking at his girl.
“I get your threat, and I can promise you that I had nothing to do with the attack. If I wanted you taken care of I’d see to it, Tiny.” Ned looked at Eva. “I love my little girl, but I wouldn’t be dirty to get her back.”
He watched Ned turn and open the safe. “I got a call two weeks ago. A new buyer wanted a shipment of coke. He was looking to distribute, and once he got settled the money would be flowing.” Ned handed over the file. “This is who I dealt with. I don’t make connections without having back up. I’ve never been to Fort Wills other than to see my daughter. I don’t know your past, Tiny.”
Taking the file, Tiny looked down at Snitch. The man was a lot older, but it was Snitch.
“That’s him. He’s the one I, Mikey, and Devil rode out of town over twenty years ago.”
Handing the file back, Tiny felt the anger rolling over him. “He’s been watching us for months, waiting for the opportunity to strike.”
Slamming his hand down on the chair, Tiny stood, kicking the chair away.
Ned stared at the picture. “I didn’t even give a thought to him being new at all this. This is my f**king fault. I should never have taken that order.”
Tiny gripped the ledge of the window staring into the gym. “He’s got my town, and there’s not enough time. I’ve got one of my men keeping the girls safe for now, but I know it’s not going to stay that way.”
“What do you need from me? This f**ker is going down,” Ned said.
“Get me to Fort Wills undetected. I don’t know what Snitch has in place. Get me through the airport and landed on good soil. Devil is collecting my men. He’s given me two days. His men are riding hard. They’re not too far away, and he was already on his way to Fort Wills when I called him.” Tiny folded his arms.
“Then make that two,” Eva said, standing up. “I’m going with him.”
“No, you’re not going anywhere,” Tiny and Ned said together.
“Yeah, I’m going with him.” She turned to Tiny. “We can’t find Murphy. Tate is going to need me.” Lash and Nash had finally gotten in touch last night while she’d been calling for Murphy. The two brothers were holed up in an apartment ten miles out of Fort Wills. They were injured but healing.
Still, Murphy was missing.
“You know I’m making sense. Tate will not listen to you.”
“You’re not going into a killing zone,” Ned said.
“Dad, I’m not eighteen anymore or a child. I’m going with Tiny. My home is with him.” She linked her arm through his. “We can do this together, not alone.”
Tiny knew she spoke the truth. Until Murphy was found, Tate was going to be impossible to handle. His daughter was never going to be easy.
“Fine, we go together, but you stay by my side and you’re armed. I’m not taking you into a killing zone,” Tiny said.
“I’m coming as well,” Alex said.
“No.” Tiny yelled the word. “Until Murphy is found, dead or alive, you’re staying here doing everything you can to locate him. He’s my son-in-law, and I’m not losing him.”
“I can get you closer to Fort Wills. Everything else will be up to you,” Ned said.
“Get me to Fort Wills and we’ll be even.”
“Good.” Ned walked around the desk and offered Tiny his hand. He took it, shaking the hand of the father of the woman he was going to marry.
The fist to the face he wasn’t expecting.
“Dad!”
Tiny stumbled back.
“You hurt my girl again, and I’ll hand her your head in a body bag,” Ned said. Both men had an agreement. Nodding his head, Tiny stood then shook Ned’s hand.
It was time for business and to kill the man intent on destroying him.
****
Two days later
Eva was nervous as she watched Tiny getting dressed. They’d landed at the airport yesterday, and he’d spent the last twenty-four hours preparing to confront Snitch by keeping in touch with Devil and knowing his time frame for arrival. Devil had most of his men and was heading back to Fort Wills right now.
“Don’t you think you need to wait this out?” Eva asked.
“No. I don’t need to wait this out. Snitch and I have a history. There is no chance I’m letting him get away with hunting my boys and taking them out. Have you called Killer?” Tiny asked.
“He’s on his way to pick you up.” They were staying in the old warehouse where they’d kept Nash. Eva didn’t have a problem staying in the warehouse. What she had a problem with was knowing Tiny was walking to his death.
“You shouldn’t go. Wait until Devil with your men show up.” She was panicking. What if something happened to Devil, and his men were attacked again?
“Element of surprise. Devil coming in with his club would spoil everything. I’ve got to take Snitch now.” Tiny secured the safety on his gun and placed it in the back of his jeans.
“Or he could shoot you in the head making all of this a waste of time.”
“It’s not going to happen. Shooting me in the head is not Snitch’s style. After what I did to him he’s going to take his time over me. He can’t have Mikey. He’s dead. Snitch will settle for me. Trust me, baby. I’ve got this.” He cupped her face, pressing a kiss to her lips.
“And what if you don’t?” she asked, following him outside.
“Look, this man is responsible for killing innocent people. I really don’t give a f**k about him right now. I’m working to make this place safe.” He took her hands, holding her close. “To make you safe. I know Snitch. He likes to have an audience when shit goes down. It’s why he has a new club.”
“I’m scared, Tiny. How do you know Devil will pull through? What if he’s working with Snitch?” Her hands were shaking as she held onto Tiny’s jacket.
“Devil has a score to settle with Snitch, and he helped me get rid of him last time. I trust him. Trust me, Eva. I’m coming home to you, baby.”
There was nothing more she could do.
“Do you have the number Alex gave you?” he asked.
She handed him the white slip of paper with Snitch’s number on it.
“I’m coming back from this, and then we’re going to get married.” He caressed her cheek.