“He’s dead,” Tiny said, whispering the words against her ear. “Whizz dealt with his car. The bastard was travelling to the city and didn’t gain control. He veered off the road connecting with a tree. We took him out.”
“Did this cop have any family?”
“No, he wasn’t even a local to Fort Wills. He was nothing but a mole put in to work for Gonzalez.”
“And him dying in his car didn’t lead anyone to you?”
“No. Butch may hit out at us, but he’s doing it to help us. I hate this as much as you do, but it’s going to work.”
“I like Cheryl. She’s good for Butch and a brilliant mother to Matthew. There are two men in the club affected by her, Tiny. She may not be anything to Alex, but she’s still the mother to his son. Two men who could be affected by any decision you make. The women are my responsibility. I can keep my shit together, but I need to know the whole truth of what’s going on. Don’t keep little pieces away from me.”
“I won’t keep anything else away from you. I’m sorry.”
She pulled out of his arms, needing the space. “You’ve got to share this stuff with me, Tiny. The club is part of you, and so it’s part of me. Please, share this with me.”
“I will.”
“What else do I need to know?” she asked.
“Nothing. I promise. I’m not keeping anything from you.”
Reaching out, she touched his cheek. “I know you’re trying to protect me. I’m telling you to stop. You don’t need to protect me, Tiny. I can take care of myself without your help.”
He took hold of her hand, drawing her knuckles to his lips. “I’m sorry, baby.”
“You’ve got to be careful. Alex thinks your friendship with Devil is going to cost you dearly. I’d watch your back around Alex until this blows over. He’s more concerned about his son than anything else. I’d hate for anything to happen to you.”
“I will.”
Stepping closer, she placed a kiss to his lips. “Tonight?”
“You’re back in my bed?”
“Yes, I’m back. Don’t give me a reason to leave it again.” She licked his lips, and he opened up for her to deepen the kiss. His hands moved around to her ass, drawing her close. The length of his c**k pressed against her stomach, making her moan. “I need you now,” he said.
“We don’t have time.” Pulling away, she smiled at him.
“You sure you don’t want me to take care of your needs?” His gaze was on her br**sts.
“All you think about is sex.”
“It’s not the only thing I think about, but when I’m around you, it’s all I can think about.”
Laughing, she left the room, feeling happier than ever before. She made her way out to the compound where the tables were set.
She spotted Devil and Lexie with their heads together talking. The seriousness on Devil’s face alarmed Eva. When he glanced over at her, she made sure to make herself busy. Checking the time she started to fire up the coals for the barbeque. Within the next half an hour, Gash would be arriving, and she didn’t want to have him waiting around for food.
“Hey,” Lexie said, approaching her.
“Hey. Is everything okay?” Eva asked.
Don’t give anything away.
“Club stuff. Devil’s always worrying about something.”
Glancing up, she saw Devil talking on the phone. She didn’t like the way the two clubs were going. Between Alex and Devil’s suspicions they could tear apart the bond the Chaos Bleeds crew and The Skulls had formed in the last few years. She liked the crew, but The Skulls would always be her home.
“Are you sure everything is okay?” Eva asked.
“Yeah, Devil’s missing home. He wants Gonzalez taken care of as much as you do.”
Something wasn’t right, but Eva didn’t have a clue what to do about it. Her gut was telling her that Devil was going to cut away from them and get this done on his own.
Running fingers through her hair, she went to talk about her fears with Lexie. Before she got a single word out, the commotion of the men returning cut off all conversation.
“We’re back, and we’ve brought him home,” Nash said, yelling for all to hear.
Pushing the troubled thoughts to the back of her mind, she entered the clubhouse to greet their new arrival.
****
Tiny laughed as Gash lifted Tabitha up easily. Considering the guy had been in jail for the last five years he was looking good. It had been too long since he saw the other man. The anger wasn’t present in his eyes as he swung Tabitha in the air. Miles was next in line. The children were flocking toward him as if he was some kind of light and they were moths.
“Fuck me, I turn my back a moment and you’re all breeding like rabbits,” Gash said.
“This is my woman.” Tiny tugged Eva to his side.
“Finally, you decided to lay claim to her. I thought I was going to die before you laid claim to this peach.” Gash pulled Eva into a hug. “Lovely to see you again, darlin’.”
Eva chuckled. “You’re a charmer like always.” She took Tabitha out of his arms. Miles was next, and Tiny moved away while Lash introduced Angel to Gash.
“Well, I never thought I’d see the day I’d have an angel in my midst. Hey, baby, this bastard treating you well?”
“He’s treating me how he knows best.” Angel shook Gash’s hand. Tiny tensed as Gash pulled her in for a hug and kissed her on the lips. Lash tensed, but Angel pulled back, looking startled.
“Keep your hands and lips to yourself, Gash. I don’t want to beat the shit out of you before you get settled back at home,” Lash said, pulling his woman to his side.
“Sorry, I’ve got to get as much action in as possible.”
Tiny stared at Angel. There was a time when she’d be terrified of such attention whereas now she looked more taken aback than scared. Her hands were steady as she tucked some of her blonde hair behind her ear. He’d never seen her look so calm and relaxed.
What had happened to the scared woman who only felt safe around Lash?
“What’re you thinking about?” Eva asked, pulling him out of his thoughts.
“Nothing.”
“You can’t lie to me. You’re thinking something while you’re staring at Angel.”
He kissed the top of her head. “You never miss a thing. I was wondering when Angel changed.”