Chapter 6: Sister’s Shadow

Rogue held Aria tight as she cried against his chest. Her body was still warm and soft from their love-making, but now she was shaking with fear. “My sister… Emma,” Aria sobbed. “She’s only 16. She has nothing to do with this!” Rogue’s jaw was hard. His hand rubbed her back gently, but his eyes were full of cold murder. “I will get her back. I promise you, queen.” He quickly dressed and called his best men into the room. Only three left he could trust after Tank’s betrayal. “Listen up,” Rogue said, voice sharp. “The Reapers have Aria’s little sister. We need clues. Now.” One of the men, a young guy named Jax, stepped forward. “Prez, I found something on Tank’s phone before he died. A message from Viper. It says ‘Warehouse 17, old industrial zone. Keep the girl alive until sunrise.’” Aria’s eyes widened. “That must be it! Please, Rogue, we have to go now!” Rogue nodded but put his hand on her shoulder. “You’re staying here where it’s safe.” “No!” Aria grabbed his arm. Her full breasts pressed against him through the thin shirt. “She’s my sister. I’m coming. I know her. If she sees me, she’ll feel safe.” Rogue stared at her for a long second. Love and worry mixed in his eyes. “Fine. But you stay behind me the whole time. If anything happens to you…” His voice broke a little. “I can’t lose you.” He pulled her into a deep kiss. It was full of fear and passion. His tongue moved slowly with hers, tasting her, reminding her she was his. When he pulled back, he whispered, “I love you, Aria. Don’t make me regret this.” “I love you too,” she whispered back, heart beating fast. They rode out on Rogue’s Harley. Aria held him tight, her curvy body pressed against his back. The night wind was cold, but the heat between them was hot. Even in danger, she felt the pull of his strong body. They reached the old industrial zone dark, broken buildings everywhere. Warehouse 17 looked quiet from outside. Rogue parked far away. “Stay close,” he told Aria and his men. They moved like shadows. Inside the warehouse, they found signs of struggle a pink hair clip that belonged to Emma. Aria covered her mouth. “She was here…” Suddenly, they heard a girl’s scream from the back room. “Emma!” Aria shouted and ran forward before Rogue could stop her. Rogue cursed and chased after her. They burst into the room. Emma was tied to a chair, crying, but alive. No guards around. “Emma!” Aria ran to her sister and hugged her tight. But something felt wrong. Too easy. Rogue’s eyes narrowed. “Wait” Too late. The big metal doors slammed shut behind them. Lights turned on bright. Viper stepped out from the shadows with twenty armed Reapers. He was smiling. “Nice trap, isn’t it?” Viper laughed. “We knew you’d come running for the girl. Tank told us everything before he died.” Rogue pushed Aria and Emma behind him. “You’re dead, Viper.” Viper raised his gun. “Not before I take your queen and f**k her in front of you.” Rogue attacked like a madman. Fists and bullets flew. His men fought hard, but they were outnumbered. In the chaos, Aria grabbed a knife and cut Emma free. “Run when you can!” Rogue took down three men, but Viper got close and hit him hard in the head with his gun. Rogue fell to one knee, blood running down his face. Viper pointed the gun at Rogue’s head. “Say goodbye, lover boy.” Aria screamed and jumped in front without thinking. “Don’t kill him! Take me instead!” Viper laughed and grabbed Aria’s arm, pulling her close. His hand roughly squeezed her breast. “Good choice, curvy girl. I’m going to enjoy breaking you.” Rogue looked up, eyes full of rage and heartbreak. “Aria… no…” But before Viper could drag her away, the back wall suddenly exploded. A new group of bikers burst in even more dangerous looking, wearing different patches. Their leader, a tall man with cold blue eyes, stepped forward. “Hello, brother,” he said, looking straight at Rogue. “Miss me?” Rogue’s face turned white with shock. It was his older brother the one everyone thought was dead. The one who used to be the most ruthless Viper… before he betrayed the club years ago.