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here. I want her to trust me. I can’t let her in just yet, I can’t break down my walls with her, but I can do something to make her feel more welcome.
Walking up into the main clubroom, Pepper and my Sergeant-At-Arms, Whiskey, are talking at the bar. Our eldest member, Crow, sits next to Whiskey, sipping on a brew like he isn’t listening, but he is. He’s always listening.
Spark, Voltage, and Nerve are at the pool table being rowdy fucks, while Dash and West, the prospects, flirt like dickheads with Trixie and Stacey. The thing about prospects is they’re allowed to flirt all they want with the club girls, but until they earn their patch, they can’t go anywhere near that pussy.
Brass and Void are drinking at the other end of the bar. Void’s deep in thought, but I can’t deal with him now. I need to gain everyone’s attention. Bringing my fingers to my lips, I let out a loud whistle through the room. Everyone stops what they’re doing, turn, and face me.
“You’re all aware of the situation we have downstairs and in my room.” Everyone nods, so I continue, “While package two is settling in nicely, package one needs a little more attention. So, I want to bring her out of my room.”
“You sure that’s a wise move to make right now, Prez?” Void pipes up.
“No one is to tell her, or even insinuate about package two being here, or knowing her whereabouts. If package one brings it up, you’re all to be sympathetic but change the topic.”
“What if she tries to run? My old legs aren’t in the mood for a chase,” Crow gruffs, making us all snicker.
“She won’t be running anywhere. I’ll make sure of it. You just play your damn parts. No mention of package two. Got it?”
“Understood, Prez,” Void answers.
“Want me to make her something to eat?” Trixie calls out.
“Yeah. Let’s do a small gathering to make her feel like she’s welcome here.”
“You got it.”
Void strides over. “I’m gonna go tell Ivy, so if she hears anything, she doesn’t make a fuss.”
“Good call. Close the door to the Brick Cell. I don’t want her hearing this. It might upset her that she’s missing out.”
“You underestimate her, Prez. It would make her happy that her sister’s finally going to be enjoying herself like she is.”
I narrow my eyes on Void. In this short time, he thinks he knows Ivy that well? Void, a man who doesn’t do emotion, a man who closes himself off from feeling anything.
I slap his shoulder. “Don’t be down there too long. I’m going to get Eva now. Make sure you’re back up here before I come out.”
He gives me a two-fingered salute, then walks off.
Now, to go get Eva.
I just hope when I walk in, she doesn’t throw another book at me or something worse.
Chapter Thirteen
EVA
I really wish I had another set of clothes. I’m so sick of wearing the same dress. I mean I’m not even sure how long I’ve been here. A day? A couple of days? A week? Being locked in this room gives me no sense of time. Meals aren’t run to a schedule, so I can’t be sure when it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They come when they come. I’m at a loss. I feel disgusting. I’ve been wanting to take a shower for so long, but with Nycto coming and going whenever he wants, I’m nervous he’ll come in when I’m in the shower, and seeing me naked is not something I believe is good for either of us.
There’s no denying there’s some kind of chemistry between us, but I can’t act on it. I mean, he stole me for crying out loud. For all intents and purposes, Nycto is not a good guy. I need to not get caught up in his attempts at trying to persuade me that he is. He proved it to me by walking out before. I bared myself to him, thought we could have a moment to share something together, but he left with the intent of sleeping somewhere else. Well, if my sob story scared him that much, then he’s weaker than I thought he was.
Huffing, I stand from the bed I’ve been moping on and storm over to the closet between the two doors. Why I haven’t thought to look in here before now? I’ve had enough of this party dress. It’s time to get comfortable.
Pulling open the tall wooden door, the smell of leather