Chapter 5

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 d o 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,“ Would 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.

I man up and open the door. So far no one has stopped me. But I know there are Red Devils all over the place.  I’m standing in a large entryway. Up ahead of me is a set of double doors I’m guessing leads to the rink arena. I look down to my right and I see a hallway with several doors that must be offices and supply rooms maybe. But the entryway is what I can’t take my eyes off. The room is wall to wall trophy cases and pictures. I go to the first case. Every trophy and metal were dated and has a picture in front of it. The first one I see is a second place metal. I look at the picture and read that it is Dax, Nixon and Sabine. Dax is Casper’s real name. In the picture Sabine can’t be more than five or six years old. 

I go down the line looking at it all. It is very impressive. It shows the progress of Sabine’s career. I’m not even halfway through and I’m seriously impressed at all my wife has accomplished. What I pay attention to is the pictures of Sabine. They all have her what I assume are her parents and Nixon. Aside from that I see Casper in everyone. And as Sabine hit her teens members of the Red Devils joined in the pictures. Anna wasn’t kidding when she said the Devils and Casper were a big part of Sabine’s life. I even saw a picture of Sabine’s high school and college graduations. The Devils were there. I’m going to have to make it right by them or I will never get close to Sabine or get her to accept me. 

I go to the double doors and head down the steps. I see the rink in front of me. I look and see several Devils walking around. I get to half way down and stop to just watch. I hear over the speaker “ Skater on the ice.” And see a door open in the wall across the rink and a figure comes out. I want to get a closer look. I’m almost to the wall and I see Rocket sitting on the wall. Can’t miss her. She is the only female patched member I have ever seen. She is a rarity but she earned her place. The  girl is bad ass and scary. I have mad respect for her.

“ I  got your music girl. Don’t worry.” Rocket says. Who is she talking to? I get closer and see she is holding a tablet in her hand and I see a white earpiece. I see the person on the ice shake their head and Rocket laughs. I hear music start to play and the skater glides across the ice. From this distance I can tell the skater is short but that is all I can make out other than the hoodie they are wearing. I see Nixon about ten feet away but his focus is on a tablet.” Remember this is a light warm up.” he says. He must have an earpiece too. The song ends and I hear Nixon say “ Short program before Isacc hits the ice. Then you can do a quick warm up with him.” “ I got one for you.” Rocket says.

The music starts and I pay attention to the skater. I can’t help it. The moves are mesmerizing. At one point they are skating backwards before they leap into the air and spin twice before landing gracefully on the ice. During the spin their hood fell down and I saw streaks of blue and purple in their hair. The skater is Sabine. Wow. “ New skater on the ice.” I see a guy come from the door in the wall and skate around. “ Rocket, give them a fun one to warm up to.” Nixon says. Rocket laughs “ I have the perfect one. Pixie needs a little ass shaking.” I hear laughs from all directions. It must be the other Devils. Do they all have earpieces? 

I watch the ice. I’m lucky so far no one has noticed me. But it is pretty dark in here. The music plays and now Sabine and the other skater look like they are dancing on the ice. “ Yea, shake it for me.” Rocket says. I see Sabine throw up her middle finger but shake her ass in Rocket's direction. Rocket cracks up laughing “ You know you love me.”

“ Alright you two. Time to get serious. Short program. Give it all you got.” Nixon says. They skate side by side for a minute before Isaac grabs Sabine’s hand. I see her drop close to the ice, her legs stretched out and he spins them both in a circle with Sabine’s skates on the ice. “ Pull out and lift.” Nixon says. I get it he is giving them instructions.  They come out of the spin and Isacc lifts Sabine lengthwise in the air above his head. Sabine is stiff as a board as Isacc spins around in a tight circle. “ Keep your hands on her neck and waist.” Nixon said. The move looks effortless but I know it's anything but.

“ You have to have balls as big as bowling balls to be here.” Rocket says. I look over and see she is looking right at me.  “ Hey Rocket. I just want to talk to Sabine.” I said.  Rocket laughs and turns to face me fully “ Do you think after everything you put her through that any of us are going to let you get close to her?” Before I can respond I hear a booming voice say “ Unless you have brought signed papers. You need to leave. This is a closed practice and I will not let you interfere with that.” Ice why am I not surprised.

 “ I didn’t sign them. I just want a chance to talk to Sabine, Ice.” I said turning towards him. “ The only thing you need to do is sign those papers and let Pixie get on with her life.” Ice says, turning his head and stares at Sabine. “ Let her find someone more worthy of her. Some who can love her the way she deserves. And would never cheat on someone as perfect as her.” Ice says. I see the way he is looking at her and I don’t like it. It isn’t how a brother looks at a sister. It is a look I have seen on several of my brothers when they look at their ol’e ladies. Lust, love and desire. It dawns on me. 

I turn to Ice and say “ You want her for yourself.” Ice turns his attention back to me and motions for me to follow him. I don’t want to disturb Sabin’s practice so I follow him. We get out into the entryway. Ice growls out “ You need to get those papers signed and stay the fuck away from Pixie.” “ And you need to stay the fuck away from my wife.” I growl. “ Your wife?” Ice laughs. “ You never treated her like a wife. She deserves better than you.” “ Like who? You?” I ask. “ You are damn right. As soon as you sign, she is free. I’m claiming Sabine as mine. I know Sabine, she won’t move forward until you sign. Unlike you she takes her vows seriously. But I will wait as long as it takes to make her mine. She is worth it.” Ice says. 

The idea of Sabine with anyone else pisses me off and Ice is standing there telling me he is going to claim what is mine. Over my dead body. I got up in his face knowing it could start a fight. “ Hear me good Ice. I’m not signing. I'm going to win my wife back. I will claim her and mark her as mine.  Find someone else because you aren’t getting what is mine.” I said. 

I know I won’t get much done here today so I turn to leave. I don’t want to beat his ass and cause a scene. That won’t get me in Sabine’s good graces. Ice’s words won’t stop me from getting my girl. I will just have to work harder than him. But he does have an advantage over me. He had known Sabine for years and is still in good with her. Watch out Sabine I’m coming for you and I won’t stop until you have my ring again and my mark.