Brick Brick (Knights Corruption MC - Next Generation, #4) - S. Nelson Page 0,62
was so wide I wanted to punch him. All thoughts of him not wanting to bother with any woman after what happened to Erin flew right out the goddamn window, my cousin the object of his attention right now.
“Do you live around here?” he asked, not a care in the world I bristled beside him.
“No. I live in Jersey. I’m just visiting to help my boss set up a new gallery. I thought it’d be a perfect time to surprise this guy here,” she said, jerking her thumb in my direction, “although I don’t think he’s so happy to see me.”
“That’s not true,” I interrupted, hoping she really didn’t think that. I couldn’t very well tell her the real reason I wasn’t thrilled with her sudden visit, but I’d never want her to think she wasn’t welcome. Not under normal circumstances, at least.
“How long are you in town?”
“At least two weeks, if not more.”
“Where are you staying?”
“I was hoping to stay with Brick, but I don’t think that’s gonna happen now.”
“Well, you can—”
“Don’t. Even. Think. About. It.” Every word out of my mouth was emphasized and harsh. There was no way in hell I’d allow Morgan to shack up with Tag for the duration of her trip. She was safest at my place, even though it’d be a little crowded with the three of us there. Okay, not so much crowded as inconvenient since I couldn’t fuck Zoe wherever I wanted.
“I’m only being polite.” Tag raised his hands in the air, continuing to grin like a fool, which was so unlike him. Not that I knew the guy all that well. But from the short interactions I had with him, he’d been reserved, closed off even, especially after everything that happened to him.
“She’s stayin’ with me.” I glared at Morgan. “You’re stayin’ with me.”
“But Tag can show me around, can’t he?”
I answered “No” at the same time he blurted “Yes.” But I didn’t have time to debate, my cell vibrating in my back pocket, the generic ringtone assigned to Zoe pulling my attention away from these two.
“Finished already?” I answered before even saying hello. It’d only been forty-five minutes since I dropped her off at Braylen’s. Talk about a quick visit. I expected to be here for at least another two hours before she called.
“No. Listen, I have to take Braylen to the doctor. She’s having weird pains and wants to get checked out to make sure nothing is wrong.”
“Okay, I’m leaving now. I’ll be there in a half hour, sooner if traffic isn’t heavy.” I was up off my seat, pulling my keys from my pocket.
“We can’t wait. Her doctor is only ten minutes from here and he wants her to come right in.”
“What do you mean you can’t wait? You can’t go anywhere without me.” I walked away from Morgan and Tag, even though I didn’t want to leave them alone. This was more important, however. “Don’t you dare leave that house.” My voice dipped in seriousness.
“We’re not waiting.” She huffed into the phone. “Just meet us there.”
With the phone pressed tightly to my ear, I went in search of Ryder, finding him in Chambers soon after I stalked across the room. I snapped my fingers at him and pointed to the phone.
“What?” He rushed up next to me, irritation morphing into worry when he heard me speak again.
“I mean it, Zoe. Don’t you dare go anywhere. Wait for me.” I barked into the phone that time. Ryder didn’t flinch or shoot me a look telling me he didn’t appreciate my tone towards his daughter.
“Where is she goin’?” he asked.
I tilted the phone away from my mouth. “She said she needs to take Braylen to the doctor ’cause she’s feelin’ weird.”
“What?” he shouted, snatching his phone, and dialing. “Fuck! Tell Zoe to tell Bray to answer my call.” He dialed again, this time connecting a few seconds later. I didn’t need to tell Zoe anything. She heard her dad shouting beside me.
“Don’t go anywhere, baby. I’ll be right there. … No. … I said no. … Braylen.” He pulled the phone from his ear and glanced at the screen. “She fuckin’ hung up on me. Said she’s not waitin’.”
I pulled my attention from Ryder and back to my conversation with Zoe. “Please don’t go anywhere. It’s not safe.” Reminding her of the possible danger would hopefully make her see reason, but there was to be no such luck.