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“Anything you gotta take care of before we roll?” Copper asked

“Nah, I’ out with you today She won’t expect me till later Let’s handle this,” Zach said as he held his closed fist out

Copper buainst Zach’s A president couldn’t ask for a better enforcer Zach anticipated as required of him before Copper even floated an idea A sit-doith Joe was set for nar would have been preferred as he was at the top of the food chain, but the fucker wouldn’t copin throne in Maryland to nar’s eyes and ears in the area and apparently his ood few hours outside of town Since the Handlers requested the o out of his way and drive to Townsend

Copper was no fool Joe couldn’t be trusted and wasn’t an ally He’d be re, but he didn’t want to appear as though he was rolling up with the whole MC in tow There was a difference between protection and an outright show of force Joe needed to understand Copper took this shit seriously and wouldn’t be fucked with, but he wasn’t interested in sparking a ith Ragnar either The man’s reach was too far and too wide

“Thanks, Z Rusty is riding too I just talked to him He should pull in any minute”

Zach opened his mouth then shook his head and sat at a table to wait

“So on your mind, brother?” Copper asked

Waving a hand, Zach said, “Ain’t a thing Forget it”

“Don’t give me that shit” Since when did he hold back? “You leave your balls in Toni’s purse? Speak your mind”

Zach cocked his head then shrugged “Just surprised you’re bringing Rusty is all”

Copper frowned “Why are you surprised?”

“Look, Prez, he’s your fauys don’t wanna say shit about hi back into the fold if you knohat I mean”