Total pages in book: 91
Estimated words: 84471 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 422(@200wpm)___ 338(@250wpm)___ 282(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 84471 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 422(@200wpm)___ 338(@250wpm)___ 282(@300wpm)
I reach over and touch his arm. “That's awful. I'm so sorry.”
He shrugs like it's not a big deal. “People have it worse. I’ve always been big for my age so I didn’t get hassled much, and I’ve never fucking regretted joining the Sons. They’re my family now.” Dragon's phone dings. He pulls it out and flicks through his notifications. “Shit.”
“Everything alright?”
He stands, the chair scraping on the floor. “Gonna have to cut this short. Hellfire's called Church, and I’m already fucking late.” He quickly puts the last bit of egg and toast in his mouth and chews, washing it down with cold coffee.
“Church?”
“Official club meeting. I’ll catch shit if I don’t show.” He leans down and kisses me, sliding a hand up the side of my shirt and flicking his thumb over my nipple. It’s over before I even realize what’s happening.
“Hey!” My belly tingles and my nipples are hard little points tenting the front of my shirt. I’m not sure if I’m annoyed that he did it, or that he didn’t stick around so I could decide how I feel about it.
But I definitely don't hate it.
13
BLACKOUT
“Where the fuck is Dragon?” I whisper to Skyhigh. “He was the one that pulled this information out of the guys we captured.”
Hellfire’s leaning against the altar, thumb hooked in his belt with the grip of his piece visible. “We’ve taken everything they’ve thrown at us so far and Chafik is still happy. Someone’s clearly pissed at one or both of us and trying to fuck up our partnership. It wouldn’t surprise me if the assholes from last night were connected. Good job so far, boys, but we can’t relax until we know who the fuck has a problem and make sure they’re no longer an issue.”
Skyhigh shrugs. “He brought Willow home last night and I haven’t heard from him since.”
The church is packed, every seat taken and brothers lining the walls. Only members allowed during Church, and not a woman in sight. Even Bonnie knows to keep out, though I honestly don't think anyone would fucking dare to tell her no if she wanted to be here. The back door creaks open, and a moment later Dragon slips in next to us where we’re standing. Hellfire gives Dragon a glare, but doesn’t stop to make an example out of him.
I'm itching for Church to be over so we can find out what the fuck was so important.
“I’ve got a meeting with Chafik soon and will find out if he knows anything. In the meantime, be on your fucking guard but get out there and stay visible. This is our fucking city. Don’t let anyone forget it. Stick together and keep an eye on your women, your family, and more than anything, on the brothers you've sworn to protect with your goddamn lives. We’ve already had some blood spilled and I don’t want to add more names to the wall. You fuckers got that? It goes for all of you. Even Dragon, who thinks he's too fucking important to be here.”
The crowd laughs, but Dragon just rolls his eyes.
Hellfire stands. “I'm sure he's got a good fucking reason. Pussy or something. Alright. We're doubling patrols. Ghost, Savage and Skyhigh know the assignments. Stay safe out there.”
After the meeting, me and Skyhigh corner Dragon. “What the fuck, man. Did you get lost between here and Willow’s place? Or between her bed and the door?” I grin wide at him. Dragon can take himself way too fucking seriously, so I always enjoy needling him when I get the chance. He's not the kinda guy you can put on the defensive often.
“Fuck off. She was freaked out after last night. I slept on the fucking couch because she didn’t want to be in the house on her own. I made her breakfast and we were eating when the Church rolled in.”
“Seriously? Whole night there and you didn't do a fucking thing?” Skyhigh sounds disappointed.
“Didn’t feel right.” He shakes his head, then lets out a soft chuckle. “Should've fucking seen her this morning, though. She forgot I was in the house and ran downstairs in nothing but a shirt when she heard me moving around. Solid fucking body, and so damn sweet it makes me wonder if she tastes like syrup.”
I grin and flick my tongue, mimicking oral. “I’d be more than happy to find out.”
Skyhigh laughs. “Get in line. We gotta play this smart, though. She’s not just some random chick at a party looking to get her freak on. She lives right on our doorstep and I don’t want Hellfire pissed because we’re causing drama. I’m having a good time playing teacher, but no way a girl like her is out for anything long term with fuckers like us.”
“True, but I’ve got no problem with helping her expand her horizons,” I agree. “So long as you guys aren’t putting down a claim. You’ve both spent more time with her than I have.” And for all I fucking know she’s not even interested. I’m not a fucking troll, but I’ve taken a few too many hits to the face to be anyone’s idea of pretty.