Chapter 9

Viper

The day of church I went back to my office to figure out my next step. The first thing I did was put my wedding ring back on. As soon as I did it felt right. Like a piece of a puzzle fitting into place. I just needed one more piece to feel whole. Next I know I needed to know more about my wife. I remember she said she was a champion skater. So I could just look her up but that didn’t feel right. I needed to talk to her but that wasn’t going to happen just yet. I doubt I would make it in the door. And there were other things I needed to do. I called Merigold and after convincing her not to hang up on me she agreed to gather the ol’e ladies at her house for me to talk to them.

By the time I was done with Merigold, Ace and the brothers had come to a decision. I had to step down for a month. Ace and Thor would share the responsibility until then. I accepted it. I deserved worse. I could have lost my patch permanently. And it gave me time to focus on Sabine. My wife. The more I said and thought about it the more I liked the sound. Sabine Adams. It has a nice ring to it. After my punishment was handed to me I went to talk to Claire. It isn’t what you think. I unintentionally put her in Merigold’s line of fire.

I needed to apologize to her. I sat her down at the bar and explained everything that happened. I also told her that since I am married I will not be fucking with her or any other skanks. From the time I decided to pursue my wife I will be faithful to her. I told Claire I would clear things up with Merigold so she wouldn’t have to be scared anymore. Claire forgave me and wished me good luck.

Then I faced the old ladies and Anna at Merigold’s house. I have to tell you. I was scared. Merigold,Speed and Ailee could do some seriously fuck me up if they wanted to. I stood in the living room surrounded by all them glaring at me. I told them the whole truth. I didn’t leave anything out. When I was done I stood and waited for them to say something. Anything. Yell. Scream. But they just watched me for a few minutes. Finally Speed speaks up “ So what are you going to do now?” I look around at all the girls that have become part of my family over the years. Anna has been like a mother. The girls are my sisters. I smile and say “ I’m going to fight for my wife.”

Anna leans back in her chair and crosses her arms over her chest “ And how are you going to do that? I have never seen Sabine this angry or hurt before.” she said. I stuff my hands into my pockets. “ I was hoping you would help me. Tell me what you know about Sabine. Interest, hobbies, pets. Anything that might help me win Sabine over.” I said. Merigold looked at me,“ We could help you but I think this is something you need to do on your own.” Anna nods “ Merigold is right. We could tell you everything we know about Sabine. But that would be the easy way. You need to do this on your own. You made this mess, you need to fix this. You won’t truly win Sabine over if we help.” As much as I hate to admit it, they are right.

I need to win Sabine on my own. I know it will be hard but I’m a Renegade and we don’t give up just because it got rough. And I won’t give up on something I want. Or in this case someone. Sabine. Anna smiles “ But I will give you a few tips. Sabine values honesty. She hates cheaters. Her career is very important to her and she values family above everything else. And that includes all of Casper’s crew.” That brings up another question. “ Anna, can you tell me how Sabine got involved with the Red Devils in the first place? If Casper is willing to drop our alliance over this then I know Sabine is really important to him.” I asked.


“ That isn’t my story to tell. I will tell you this. If you think you and Merigold are close. You two have nothing on Casper and Sabine. Casper has been by Sabine’s side since birth. Literally. So you are going to have to get past him as well.” Anna said. There is a story there. But I know I won’t get answers out of Anna. I need to go to the source. “ Thank you Anna.” I said. The girls told me it would take them a little time to forgive me. But they had my back and wished me good luck. And I’m going to need it. In order to win my girl, I needed to go to the source.

That is where I am now. The ice rink. I have been pacing outside the door for five minutes. I have been so nervous in my life. I am pretty sure Sabine won’t talk to me yet. Hell, I don’t even know if she is here. But I’m hoping. Being here I can at least get a glimpse of her world. Find out more about her than what I might find on the internet. I haven’t looked her up yet but I figure if she is a champion she would be there. But that isn’t how I want to do this.