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Chapter 13

The Pawn

Jade

Kai and Monty approach slowly as I eye both of them the closer they get. I fucking knew something wasn’t right. Always trust your gut. I take a step closer and they both draw their guns, both pointing them at our heads.

“Do you really think it’s in your best interest to have a gun pointed at my head?” I spit, looking Kai dead in his eyes.

“Well, little girl, there’s only the two of you and all of us,” he says as his men come out of the tree lines surrounding us.

“See, that’s where you are wrong, Kai. You severely underestimate me.” I smile as we both pull out our pistols. I cock mine as a man to my right approaches, and I pull the trigger, and then again as another man comes for me. Then I point it at Kai’s head.

“If you don’t want to lose anymore fucking men, I suggest you stand the fuck down,” I spit as we come to a standstill.

“Just step aside and give us the order and you can leave with your life intact and your children safe,” he threatens and I let the gun go off, aiming slightly to the left,hitting right between him and Monty.

“Never threaten my children. I don’t think you realized who the fuck you’re dealing with today,” I spit, taking a step closer to him.

“It’s really simple, Jade. Hand over the guns and your children will live. Call over to Jameson and see if I’m bluffing,” he says as I take out my phone, pressing the number one, which is my speed dial for Jamie. Putting my phone on speaker, it rings once before he picks up.

“Princess,” He says a little too excitedly.

“Hey, Caveman. How are things at home? Kids okay?” I ask, as I watch red beams dot the heads of the men surrounding us, including Kai and Monty. I smile, knowing all I have to do is say the word and they’re dead.

“Kids are great, but I can’t say the same for Kai’s men.” He laughs as Kai’s eyes widen. “Am I on speaker, baby?” he asks, and I grin.

“Sure am” I reply.

“Such a good girl, my love. Mr. Wang, next time you want to threaten someone’s family, maybe you should do your research first. You never threaten a man’s family, especially if that man is known as The Carver.” Jamie growls, and I can just picture the sinister look on his face. Both Monty and Kai’s eyes widen with the news of Jameson’s identity, and it sends a thrill through my veins.

“Thanks, baby. Be home soon. Love you,” I say, and he growls again.

“I love you too, Princess,” he says, and the line goes dead as I place the phone back in my pocket, taking a step closer to Kai, pressing the barrel of my pistol against his forehead, right over the red dot.

“I’d tell you to look around the lot, but if you fucking move, I will blow your fucking head off.” I spit in his face. “Do you have the money or not? I’m a busy woman and don’t have all day to play around with you dumb fucking idiots.” I growl, pressing the gun harder into his head. He winces like the bitch he is.

“You’ll pay for this,” he whispers, and I laugh.

“I’m Jade fucking Rivers-O’Patrick, queen of the fucking IRA. Without me, you have nothing. Say goodbye to your fortune and your pipeline because you cross me again, not only will I take everything you own, but I’ll make you a fucking spectacle while I’m at it,” I threaten, and he nods.

“Good. I’m glad we’ve reached an understanding. Now, for my next question,” I say, switching spots with Spade as I press my pistol into Monty’s chest. “What the fuck are you doing here?” I seethe, and he smiles.

“I was hoping to put a bullet in your head, Cherry, but that can wait,” he says smugly before I take my pistol and slam the butt of it against his temple, causing him to fall to the ground.

“Fucking piece of shit.” I growl, spitting on his limp body. Looking back at Kai, I raise a brow. “Money or I’m out of here,” I warn, and he nods.

“Karo, hand Ms. O’Patrick the suitcase,” he says to one of his men who comes from the front of the van, opening up the case as I look over the money, ensuring that it's all there and real.

“All good. Your men are free to unload,” I say, taking a step back with Spade at my side as Kai’s men rush to the van, quickly unloading their weapons. Once finished, Kai sticks his hand out for me to shake and I spit in it.

“Fuck you. Next time one of your children is being ganged raped by your enemy, don’t call me for help. Not after this,” I threaten as Spade chuckles beside me.

“You should’ve thought of a better plan when dealing with a queen, asshole. You’re nothing but a pawn on her chessboard. Learn your fucking place and spread the word,” he grits, and Kai nods his head. We get back into the van and leave the compound without another word until we are free from the gates. Spade takes his phone out, placing a call to the team.

“Take them out. Keep Kai and Monty alive. Let me know when it's done,” he says, then ends the call, glancing over at me.

“What?” I say, and he grins.

“Lemme guess. Your dick is hard?” I laugh, and he nods.

“If we weren’t on the wrong side of town, I’d pull over and fuck the shit out of you, but I’d rather be on our turf before I do that. Plus, I'm curious to see what happened at the house,” he admits, and I nod too.

“Same. I hope none of the kids witnessed their dad going all bloodthirsty,” I say, and he laughs.

“You know it’s inevitable, right? This is our life, but I think we need a security booth, and a decision needs to be made soon about someone being in charge of the kids,” he says, and he’s right; we’ve been putting it off for too long and the more power we come into, the more dangerous it is for all of us, but I need to know they are all safe above the rest of us.

“I know, Babyboy. I wonder how the safe room worked out since we changed it from my weapons room,” I say.

“I’m sure everything is fine. Jamie wouldn’t lie about the kids being okay,” he says, and I nod because, once again, I know he’s right.

“Alright, well, wake me when we get home. I’m exhausted.” I yawn and he laughs.

“Will do, Babygirl. Rest. We will be home soon,” he says as he turns the music up. I rest my head against the window, watching the trees go by, wishing Dario was here with us. My eyes get heavy as sleep takes over, giving me the chance to dream about the man I miss the most every single fucking day.