Free Tank Fallen Angel's MC 2 by Erin Trejo Page B

me a name and it’s botherin’ me. I swear I know it from somewhere.” Blowing out a puff of smoke, I turn to face him.
    “Thomas Finch.” I watch as his eyes go wide. Yeah, I knew that name meant something.
    Taking another puff, I turn to look back out towards the lake.
    Bella is out there playing in the water with one of the other girls around her age. I can’t stop the smile on my face as I look at her.
    She looks so happy and carefree right now. Just the way I want her to always stay.
    “You know we know that name right?” Nodding my head, I just can’t place it.
    “Yeah, couldn’t place it but I know it.” Creed blows out a breath before he sits on the table next to me.
    “He’s the son of Marcus Finch. Never met the motherfucker but heard plenty. He went off to join the army when he was 18. Went missin’ for a while. Marcus started up the Wolves while he was away. I heard once he came back he was mixed up in some shit with his dad but then disappeared again. No one has seen him.” I look over at Creed as my heart speeds up.
    This can’t be good but things are coming together in my mind.
    “Thomas is Cher’s ex. When everyone thought she was off at college, that motherfucker had her. He kept her locked up brother. He called her before we came out here.” Creed throws his beer bottle as we watch it shatter on the deck.
    “Son of a bitch!” His screams pierce the night. The girls even heard it. They all look up at the deck but I just wave them on. No reason for them to get worried.
    “How did he find out she was with you? Or does he know?” Creed turns his attention to me.
    “Couldn’t say. I just know that he told her that he was comin’ for her. That she’s always his.” Blowing out a puff of smoke, I stand and look Creed in the eyes.
    “I won’t let that motherfucker near her Creed.” Creed scrubs his hand across his face before looking back at me.
    “No way in hell brother. Let’s fuckin’ enjoy our time with family but as soon as we get back.” He nods his head not needing to finish that sentence. I know what comes next.
    “Thanks Creed.” Slapping his shoulder, he smiles.
    “No need for that. You’re my family Tank. We take care of family. And right now you might want to go down there and check on your kid. Joey’s down there.” Creed laughs as he walks away and I look over the edge of the deck.
    “Son of a bitch!” Growling between my teeth, I head towards the little shit that’s after my daughter.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
                  Chapter 19
     
    “What the fuck is this shit? I leave your ass alone for a few minutes and you’re back on this shit?” I point at Joey as I yell at Bella. I thought I told that girl to stay away from him. I don’t know why he rubs me the wrong way but he does.
    “We are playing in the water dad! What the hell?” There’s my little smart mouth coming out in full force. I knew she was still in there.
    “Playin’? What kind of game?” Looking between the two of them Joey opens his mouth. I’m not sure if that was a good idea or not.
    “We weren’t doin’ anythin’ we shouldn’t be brother.” Did this little shit just grow a pair?
    I look around to make sure he was actually talking to me when Torch laughs.
    “You see this shit brother? The prospect thinks he’s grown a pair of balls.” Torch nods as he laughs harder. I turn my attention back to Joey now.
    “You watch who you’re talkin’ to prospect. This is my kid and I said hands off.” Reaching for Bella she pulls away glaring at me.
    “We weren’t doing anything. I’m not a baby anymore dad. You missed that part!” Her words sting me. I take a step back a little wounded by that one.
    I didn’t leave her. I didn’t want to miss out on that part of her life. Her mother didn’t leave me the choice. I hate that I missed so much of her life but it still wasn’t my fault.
    Turning around I start to walk away when she yells again but I