Page 48 of Love Gamble
Damon: No, I’ll get you. It’s not safe.
Better to be safe than sorry. I don’t want her going anywhere alone, and especially not at night.
And Corey has only just become mine, and now she’s mine to protect.
And I take that job very seriously.
I’m not taking any chances.
And then it happens.
The members of the Lost Lions MC show up at the Devil’s Play doors, showing up like they fucking belong here.
I tell Echo to call Romeo, and step outside with security to stop them.
Chapter Twenty-Two
Corey
“What did you say to River to make him okay with everything? He hasn’t made a snide comment all night,” I ask Bella when River gets up to pay the bill.
“I just told him that you’re a grown woman, and he’s holding you back by not letting you experience life. And it might push you away,” she explains, lifting her wineglass to her lips and taking a sip. “He loves you so much, Corey. But he can love you and let you live your life, too. So that’s what he’s doing.”
“I don’t know what I’d do without you.”
She laughs and leans toward me. “You’d probably have died a virgin.”
“You’re right,” I deadpan, a shiver going down my spine at the thought. “And I’d never know what I’d be missing out on. I mean, I’ve given myself orgasms before, but when someone else gives them to you, especially a man you are head over heels crazy about, it’s a completely different experience.”
River returns to the table, and I go silent on that matter. “Thanks for dinner.”
“You’re welcome,” he replies, taking Bella’s hand and kissing it. “It’s been nice to have a few days of no drama.”
“What do you think is going to happen with the Lost Lions MC?” I ask, frowning.
“They’ll strike next. We made them look weak in that bar fight, so they’re bound to retaliate. That’s why it’s important that the women and children are kept safe. You are the first thing they’ll try to use against us.”
“That’s scary. If they did anything to Julian, I would kill them myself with my bare hands.”
Bella’s eyes widen. “Looks like you are a little like your brother after all.”
“Nothing is going to happen to Julian, or to any of you,” River promises us both. “We’ve got our security up, and eyes everywhere. Romeo is thinking they might strike Devil’s Play—that’s why we have Damon and the prospects there now. Blaze is driving around checking the perimeters of the business and the clubhouse.”
I had no idea they were doing any of those things, but because I’m not a member I’m not really privy to those. Which sucks because if anyone should be a member, I should. Just because I don’t have a penis between my legs, I’m not allowed to know. At least I know now how important it is for Damon to be at the club, and he’s not just there for the sake of it. He’s making sure our MC is there in case Gio, Tatum, or any of their MC members show up to cause trouble.
River pauses, muttering a curse as he checks his phone. “Well, Romeo was right. They did show up at Devil’s Play.”
“What?” I whisper-yell. “Is Damon okay? Do we need to go there now?”
“He’s fine, he handled it,” he says, and the pride in his tone surprises me. “There was a bit of a fight, but the men were escorted off the premises.”
Shit.
What if they’d gone to the club last night? If anything had happened to Bella and Julianna, it would have been my fault.
“I’m sorry we just showed up there,” I say, wincing as I realize why they weren’t happy with it. “I dragged them out, so it was on me, and I can see now how irresponsible it was.”
“At least you didn’t go alone,” he replies, tightening his jaw. “And Damon was there. But yes, please call one of us before you plan on doing anything like that, just in case the Lost Lions MC is watching.”