“Vi told me Tiny needed a place to go to heal. She doesn’t want us to send her to one of the safe houses we have or to Ela directly. Fury, do you think Ela would be willing to stay at the clubhouse for a few days until Tiny is settled? We don’t know how she’s gonna react to us,” I say, slamming the file closed.
“Ela will be here,” Fury mutters from where he sits at the other end of the table, next to my Uncle Ryder.
“Good, one last thing. The accountant. She’s either more focused on y’alls dicks than the books or she’s skimming from us. Either way we need to keep an eye on her. Keep your dicks out of her fuckin’ snatch until we know what’s going on. I’d hate to have to call Vi or Ray to come take care of this bitch if we don’t have to.” Lifting the gavel, I slam it on the table and stand up to make my way to the main room.
Scanning the bar area, I spot Dee and Tar standing near the pool tables talking with each other. I may grab them both for a little while. They can appease me together.
I’ve learned over the past few months to never take one of them alone. I do that and they become clingy and not wanting to leave my bed. That’s a no go. I’m not about to share my bed with no bitch. Not again.
Learned that lesson the hard way and was burned in the process.
As I start to open my mouth the outside door opens and Shadow, the enforcer from the Devil’s Riot MC steps inside. Furrowing my brow, I wonder where the girl is. He was bringing her here.
Where is she?
“Yo, Shadow,” Breaker calls out as he starts in his direction.
Shadow lifts his hand to stop him but still has a grin on his face.
“Where’s the girl you were bringing with you?” I ask as I approach him, the strays long forgotten.
Club business always comes first.
My dick thanks me for not having to deal with the clingy bitches tonight.
“She’s right here,” Shadow says holding his hand behind him as he whispers something over his shoulder.
Slowly a woman steps out from behind him and fuck if she’s not more beautiful in person. She’s fuckin’ gorgeous. Her dirty blond hair hangs well past her shoulders, face bare of makeup and I can tell she’s not your typical girl.
“Hi,” she whispers so softly and just with that one word I know I’d do anything to protect her.
Damn I’m fucked.
Chapter Two
Tiny
Holy mother of all things hot. Can this guy be any hotter? I don’t think I’ve ever seen a guy like him.
Okay, I lie, I’ve been surrounded by men like him since the moment I stepped into the Devil’s Riot MC clubhouse. Only none of the guys there ever had this effect on me. At first glance at that.
“Hi,” I whisper, meeting his gaze briefly when Shadow pulled me from behind him. He’d been tasked with bringing me down here, because out of all the guys he’s the only one I didn’t flinch around. I don’t know why but for some reason he’s the only one I feel I can trust.
Maybe it’s the fact he’s silent and barely speaks. Or it could be the way his eyes never show an ounce of pity in them like the other guys. I know they don’t mean any harm but seeing that look makes me feel dirtier than I already feel.
“Hey, welcome to the Inferno’s Clutch. I’m Chains the Prez of this club,” Mr. Hottie says, stepping forward with his hand extended.
My first reaction is to hide behind Shadow, but I don’t.
Yay, go me, that’s progress, right?
“I’m Tiny,” I say, reaching out to take his hand, I shake it tentatively. I’m completely freaking out on the inside about this guy touching my hand, but I’m not going to be disrespectful toward the man who has agreed to let me stay here.
“Do you have her room ready?” Shadow asks and I should be grateful he spoke up before my mind could wander to thoughts I should best not be having.
“Yeah she’s staying in the room next to mine.” My eyes widen at the announcement.
I thought I’d be in a room near the other women who stay here.
“Sounds good. Let’s get her shit out of the truck, I’ve gotta get back on the road. Shit’s happenin’ and I’m needed back at the clubhouse,” Shadow says. I’d heard partial pieces of the conversation he’d had with Tracker about two hours ago. Something happened at Dolly’s Playhouse. I didn’t get much of it, only that Blaze and Raven were involved.
“No problem. Speed,” Chains calls out.
“Yeah, Prez,” the guy from behind the bar says.
“You and Frame go get all of Tiny’s things. Put them in her room,” Chains orders never taking his eyes off me besides to give them a quick glance.
My heart feels as if it were going to come out of my chest right now.
“Tiny, I gotta hit the road as soon as they unload. You sure you’re gonna be okay here?” Shadow asks. I’d swear he was acting like my big brother the way he was talking.
“She’ll be good. I promised Vi nothing would happen to her and I stick to my word,” Chains says before I can respond.
“I know you do Chains, but I gotta hear the words from Tiny,” Shadow states.
Nodding, I meet Shadow’s gaze. “I’ll be okay,” I murmur.
“Okay. You have all our numbers, don’t be scared to call if you need anything. You’re family Tiny. If you want to come home, even if just for a visit, let us know and we’ll make it happen. Alright?” Shadow pulls me in for a hug, kissing the top of my head.
“I know, Shadow. I promise I’ll call and text. Let me know when you get back,” I say into his chest.
“You got it, kiddo.” Releasing me he gives me one more look before shaking Chains’ hand and heading for the door with Speed and Frame following behind him.
Turning back to face the room I meet several pairs of eyes on me. But it’s Chains’ gaze that ensnares me.
“Have you eaten?” Chains asks, stepping closer to me.
“I’m okay, we stopped at a burger place before hitting the Louisiana state line. I think it was What something or another. But it was one of the best burgers I’ve ever had. Oh, don’t get me started on the tea. It was sweet just the way I like it. Which is hard to find. Sometimes you get it and it’s way too sweet or it’s been sitting for too long and has this weird taste to it. I don’t know if that’s ever happened to you. I–I’m going to shut up now,” I say, realizing I was rambling.
“Come on. Since you’ve eaten, I’ll show you to your room,” Chains grins.
“Hey Prez, you gonna introduce her to the rest of us first?” a guy I’d notice standing behind him says. He’s hard to miss, with how broad the guy is. Talk about muscles galore. I take a quick peek at his name on the cut he’s wearing, Breaker. That’s a different name I suppose, then again so is Chains.
“Let her get settled first, I’ll introduce her to everyone in the morning that way Ela will be here as well,” Chains says firmly as he places his hand at the bottom of my back.
“Yeah that’s probably for the best,” Breaker nods in agreement. “If you need anything my room’s across from the one you’re staying in.”