He drove back to the clubhouse at a slower speed than what was normal for him, he knew what he had to do. Knew it was the right decision but that didn't seem to make it any easier. He parked near Raphael and walked into the clubhouse.

Wolf was sitting at a nearby table, Iris balanced on his lap playing with some dolls. Morgan sat beside him, Becky and Ty on the other side of the table. When Demon saw them he knew what he had to do, he had to make the decision to protect them.

He walked passed them to the bar and poured himself a whiskey and threw it back. Wolf watched him then stood, gently placing Iris in his place and kissing the top of her head. He walked over to join Demon.

"Something on your mind?"Wolf asked.

"Yeah, can we have a conference?" Demon asked.

"Sure, I'll let the others know."

Wolf gave him a pat on the back and disappeared down the hall. Demon downed another drink just as Morgan settled onto a stool next to him.

"So, how is Lacy?" She asked.

"What makes you think I know?"

"Come on, she's my best friend Demon. I just want to know if she's okay."

"She's in deep shit and....don't call her your best friend."

"What? Why?"Morgan asked, obviously confused.

"She's not the Lacy we used to know anymore."

Morgan dropped her head and he downed another shot. He wanted to tell her about Lacy being the reason Iris was shot but decided it wasn't his place.

"Do you miss her?" Morgan asked.

"Of course I do."

"So, how many times have you seen her?"

"More than Wolf knows about," He admitted.

"And....is it true you're having sex with her?"

"Yes," He said with a heavy sigh.

"So, what's going to happen now?"

"She's an amazing woman, she's my best friend, my partner and I might even be in love with her but......she can't be saved."

He poured another drink but before he could lift it to his lips Morgan grasped the glass and downed it herself. He saw Wolf emerge from the hall with Sky and a few others following, Zeke dragged along behind the crowd and Ty rushed to help him. Becky glanced at Zeke and Ty but didn't offer to help.

Wolf walked into the conference room and took up his seat at the head of the table, Zeke and Ty followed him. Demon slid from his stool and walked towards the room, Becky and Morgan following him as far as the door way to watch all the members take their seats.

"Can I get anyone anything?" Morgan offered.

"Becky, can you bring me some water?" Zeke asked.

"No."

She turned on her heel and walked away, Zeke watched her go then shook his head. Morgan backed from the doorway.

"I'll get you some water," Morgan said.

"Thanks," Zeke said with a heavy sigh.

Morgan backed out of the room closing the door behind her with a soft click. Wolf waited only a second before he rose from his seat to address his crew.

"Demon called this meeting, I believe he has some information for us."

He motioned for Demon to stand and Demon complied.

"I've been lying to all of you, I have seen Lacy. I've seen her, I've talked to her, I've.....touched her."

Wolf sat down and studied him but didn't speak. Everyone else began to murmur collectively, the only person who didn't seem surprised was Zeke.

"How many times have you seen her?" Ty asked.

"Quite a few."

"And?" Wolf prompted.

"I woke up and one of the Aces was standing beside my bed, with Lacy. He was going to kill me and she shot him. After that I didn't want to believe she'd really betray us, I convinced myself that something else was going on."

"Well, is there something else going on?" Wolf asked.

"No."

Everyone collectively looked away from him, obviously just as hurt as he was to find out Lacy was a traitor. While they were closest everyone loved her and the betrayal burned deep in all of them.

"The last time I spoke to her she all but confirmed she'd switched sides, and it goes back further than just this war."

"How far?" Zeke asked.

"I don't know for sure but....before Iris was shot."

"Shit, that long?" Wolf asked.

"Yeah, she told me that....she told King when to do the drive-by. She told him you were in the yard, the bullet was meant for you."

Zeke cursed under his breath, Sky and Ty both looked completely stricken. Demon dared a glance at Wolf who had tensed, his hand clenched into a fist.

"She could have killed Iris," Wolf said, his jaw clenched.

"I know."

"So, what's the call boss?" Ty asked Wolf.

"Ask Demon," Wolf motioned to the other man.

"We have to sweep the rug out from under King, no more playing his games and waiting around. We go in hot and we kill everyone in the building."

"You know where he's staying?" Wolf asked.

"Yes."

"What about Lacy?" Ty asked.

"If you see her, kill her." Demon said.

"You're okay with that?" Wolf asked.

"No, but....there's no help for her now."

"I don't know, it doesn't seem right. Lacy was one of us," Sky said.

"Well she isn't anymore," Ty told him.

"When do you want to move on King?" Wolf asked Demon.

"Call every reserve person you can get, call the brothers from the Canada chapter. If we do this we do it with everything we have."

"That could take two or three days," Wolf warned.

"Fine, but this has to end."

"And Lacy? Can you live with your decision?" Wolf asked.

"She made me weak, I turned my back on what was really happening. I couldn't stand it if I lost one of you over it, if you make the call I'll abide by it and I won't fight it anymore."

Wolf stared at the other man for a minute, seeming to roll other possibilities and ideas around before he gave a nod.

"Alright then, I'll make a ruling."

Demon took his seat and Wolf stood, the other members all turning their attention to their leader and falling silent.

"In the case of the war with the Aces Wild, I hereby call a death sentence on anyone associate with the club. In a few days we will storm that compound and I want everyone dead, no prisoners and no negotiating. If it moves and doesn't wear our colors you kill it."

The men all gave a nod of approval and Wold turned to Demon.

"In the case of Lacy, I sentence her to the same fate as the Aces Wild. A swift sentence of death and a stripping of her title and patches. She will not be allowed a funeral nor the proper respect and as of this moment is no longer a member of the Animals."

He slammed his gavel onto the table signaling his final decision and the end of the meeting. The other men all stood and one by one filed out of the room, Morgan meeting Zeke at the doors with his water. Demon remained in his chair, staring numbly at the table and Wolf sank into his seat.

"I am sorry about Lacy," Wolf said.

"Don't be, she almost killed you."

"Yes, she did but like you I wanted to believe it wasn't true."

"I just wish she would have told me why."

"There is still time to find out, we won't be able to move in on Kings hide out for at least two more days even with Raphael's help."

"You would be okay if I kept contact with her until then?" Demon asked.

"More than okay, I encourage it. If she slips and lets any information go that may aide our fight I won't be angry. However, I'll let the decision in your hands. If you choose not to see her I would understand."

"She may get suspicious if I back off, but she's the enemy."

"I trust you, you just came clean and I know it was hard. I trust you to remain faithful to the club."

Demon gave a grim nod and Wolf stood, moving toward the door he stopped to give Demon a light pat on the shoulder as he passed.

His heart felt heavy, now that Wolf made the announcement Lacy was as good as dead. He knew it was for the best of the club but he couldn't deny that the thought nearly broke his heart.