Beast (Reckless Kings MC 1) - Harley Wylde Page 0,3

sake, don’t knock her up!”

I kept going and when we stepped outside, I looked down at her. “We’re going to have a little chat as soon as I hear what Saint, Zipper, and Grimm have to say. Until then, I want you to stay at my place. Don’t even think of fucking leaving. I’ll make sure the Prospects know you aren’t to leave the compound.”

“I’ve spent my whole life doing the exact opposite of what bossy men told me to do. Always hated having someone dictate what I could and couldn’t do.” She leaned closer. “But I kind of like it when you do it. Are you bossy in other situations too?”

“You’re like a little powder keg, aren’t you?”

She shrugged a shoulder. “I just know what I want and don’t see the point in denying it. Besides, I need your help. I wasn’t lying about that part. The fact my dad’s club showed wasn’t in my plans, but I can work around it.”

I pointed to my house. It was hard to miss. After Charlotte had left, I’d decided to move out of the home we’d shared. She may not have been in my bed, but I still couldn’t live there after she’d moved away. I’d seen her in every room and thought of what might have been. So I’d built a new home. The huge stone monstrosity sat back from the bend in the road. “Door’s unlocked. Make yourself at home. I’ll be there as soon as I’m done with business.”

She flashed me a smile before going up on her tiptoes and pressing her lips to mine again. “Yes, sir.”

I curled my fingers into my palms so I wouldn’t be tempted to swat her on the ass. I liked her sass, and how bold she was. A little too much. I hoped I hadn’t bitten off more than I could chew, but only time would tell.

She climbed into a black Cadillac Escalade, gave me a little salute, then backed out and headed for my house. I didn’t see Torch buying a car like that for her, so I was more than a little curious where she’d gotten it. After I made sure she was doing exactly as I’d said, I turned and went back inside, wondering for a moment if I should have warned her about Bandit and Pirate.

“Thought Venom was coming,” I said as I joined the men at a table.

“He is. He should be here any minute. Had to pull off to take a call,” Zipper said.

“Then I guess we’d better wait for him.” I waved a hand at some club girls waiting off to the side. “Want any entertainment?”

Saint shook his head. “I’ve got an old lady at home.”

“Same,” Zipper said.

Grimm eyed the ladies but shook his head. “Venom won’t be long.”

Saint ran a hand through his hair and leaned back. “I hope you know what you’re doing, Beast. There are only two things in this world that will make Torch lose his shit. Anyone hurting his wife, or someone threatening his kids. Tread carefully. I have no idea what you’re doing with Lyssa, but she’s not like the women over there.”

I saw Brick and Drifter out of the corner of my eye, both placing their hands over their weapons. I kicked my feet out in front of me and folded my arms over my abdomen as I eyed Saint. “You’ve got balls, I’ll give you that. Walking into my house, disrespecting my woman, and giving me veiled threats? You want my help or you want a war?”

Zipper spit out his beer. “Your woman? Holy fuck.”

Sunlight poured into the clubhouse as the doors opened and Venom strolled in. “Thanks for meeting with us.”

I shook his hand and motioned for him to sit. “I was just getting acquainted with these three.”

“Lyssa is here,” Grimm said.

Venom gave a short nod. “I know. I’m glad.”

He knew? I wasn’t about to ask how. He’d either seen her SUV, or someone had tipped him off. Maybe the call he’d gotten on the way here? Which meant someone was most likely tracking her vehicle or phone. My money was on Wire.

“You’re glad, VP?” Saint asked. “You said we needed to go get her. Did you know she would be here?”

“Yes, I’m glad, and no, I didn’t know she’d come here.” Venom sighed. “We’ve got problems. Or more accurately, Lyssa does. Some little punk has been after her, but word is he’s part of the Mancini family. There’s a site Wire ran across. The