Page 40 of Papa's Beloved
“Still, we should turn in early. There’s Church after dinner.”
“I figured as much. I’ll go upstairs and lay down while you’re in Church.”
“Everything smells amazing. I’m sure you ladies have outdone yourselves again.”
“We aim to please. The greens are ready if you want to plate them and put them out.”
I turn and realize the prospects are carrying the food out to Lagniappe. Gambit gives the go ahead after all the food is carried out to the long serving table. Stormy has everything set up on the tables in serving dishes with warmers underneath them. We feed over fifty people two to three times a day.
Gambit waits until everyone gets a plate. Red brought all the kids and they’re settled with their parents. With the help of the older kids. The Pres hops up on the stage and grabs the mic.
“Family, how the fuck are ya?”
Cheers and cat calls go up around the room. Hollywood, who’s sitting next to Nay, leans in and says.
“Are those bunnies sitting with everyone?”
Nay smiles. “We call them dolls, and yes. In this family, we all get along. Any of the dolls that cause issues with one of the taken brothers will find themselves out on their ass. If they’re lucky.”
Hollywood quirks a brow. “If they’re not lucky?”
“The other dolls will beat their ass then they’ll be out on their asses.”
I chuckle. “Did you and Kelsi beat those bitches' asses when they tried to fuck with Stormy?”
“Damn straight. Stormy is the reason the dolls are not second class citizens.”
Chapter 30
Nay
The new guy gave me a questioning look, but didn’t have time to ask it.
“Hollywood, stand up and let everyone see you,” Gambit says.
When he stands up, I come eye level with the massive bulge in his jeans. He’s fucking HUGE. I mean, my man is not slacking at a girthy ten plus inches and I’ve been with Boomer who’s almost a freaking foot long but even his doesn’t look this big at rest.
I heard a variety of reactions, including a few gasps in the direction of the ladies. Which ladies? I have no idea.
Hollywood smiles and waves at everyone. His megawatt smile made him look like a model. Add that to his square jaw and full lips and he could grace the cover ofGQ.
Gambit continues. “Hollywood comes to us from the West Coast via a friend of Chief’s. He’s asked to patch into the Kings. It’s our first topic in church tonight, but I think you’ll be seeing him and his two cubs around for a good long while.
“Hollywood, let me introduce you to the kids and ol’ ladies. You’ll meet all the brothers soon and the prospects and dolls when they help you move in.”
I watch as the kids and ol’ ladies take the stage for Gambit to introduce. I feel a nudge and look to see Kelsi.
“You belong up there too, girl. Go on. They voted you in.”
I shake my head. “I don’t have my cut.”
Papa stands up and whistles. Everyone looks at him. “Blue, brother, bring me that bag.”
Blue dashes out of the room and comes back seconds later, holding a large purple gift bag. My insides go all gooey. Tears prick the corner of my eyes.
Papa pulls me to my feet before reaching into the bag and pulling out a cut.
“I was going to wait and have a party, but there’s no way you’re not getting on that stage. Will you be my ol’ lady?”