Page 10 of Shadow
Teagan’s sweet voice brings me out of my thoughts. The Uber had pulled up to the Mandalay Bay hotel, and I hadn’t even noticed.
“Don’t worry about that. I told you before we left you’re under the protection of the Sinners. Your boyfriend owes us the debt, not you.”
“He’s my ex, by the way,” Teagan mumbles with tears lacing her words.
I want to snap that it’s only been a few hours since she came to that conclusion, but I don’t want her crying all night. The last thing I want or need is to be stuck with an emotional female.
“Whatever, let’s go. It’s late, and I need some rest.” I usher her out of the Ford Explorer and into the hotel lobby.
I head straight to the concierge desk, and I’m greeted by the friendly Latina with a big smile and even bigger breasts.
“Mr. Carpenter. Welcome back to the Mandalay Bay,” she purrs seductively. Her tongue runs over her glossed lips, wetting them even more, and I can’t help but smirk.
“Hilary. Thanks for this. I know it’s short notice.” I give her a seductive look of my own.
Hilary waves her hand at me, “I couldn’t be happier to help. You know that. Besides, I benefit as much as you.” She gives a little wink, and I chuckle.
Hilary is the sister of one of my tattoo artists, and she always gives me the hook-up on rooms when I need them. In turn, she gets all the connections for her VIPs from the Sinners.
“Eehhm,” Teagan clears her throat, effectively gaining my attention.
When I turn to look at her, she’s frowning and looking between Hilary and me like I owe her an explanation. I shake my head because I don’t owe anyone shit.
“You got the key?”
“Sure thing.” Hilary holds up the black key card to a suite, and I nod my head.
“Preciate it, sweetie.” I take the card from her hand and wink.
“Anytime,Shane.” Hilary winks back before sauntering off.
“Let’s go, doll. I’m sure you’re tired.”
And as worn-out as I am, with the way my body is humming with Teagan in the same room, I highly doubt I will get any rest.
Seven
NO SMOKE
TEAGAN
I knew when I went to bed last night that today would be a shock to my system. I’ve slept most of the day away, and it’s already early evening. And although Shadow didn’t tell me exactly what I would be doing today, he did say we would eventually have a meeting at the clubhouse.
Now, I grew up sheltered, and I can admit that I’m a little naïve, but I’m not slow. I figured out last night when the guys were talking that they belonged to a motorcycle club. They call themselves Sinners, and they’re as scary as they look.
While they were trying to figure out what the hell happened with Trey, I’m pretty sure they’d forgotten I was even in the room. I listened intently as they discussed who may have had Trey and why.
Apparently, myex-boyfriendnot only owes the Sinners money but some Russians. I didn’t even know Trey knew anybody from Russia. I swear the longer I sat there, the more foolish I felt. I don’t know how I missed all the red flags about Trey.
Well, that’s not strictly true. I wanted to prove my parents wrong. I wanted to show them that I was an adult who was capable of making her own decisions. So, I ignored a lot of things that I should’ve questioned Trey about.
There’s nothing I can do about that now, but what I won’t do is sit around and be a victim. That asshole tried to sell me. Like I was his fucking property. That shit has me fuming. Who the fuck did he think he was? Shit! Who the fuck did he thinkIam?
I can’t say that I slept peacefully even in such a glorious suite. I’ve been to a few places in life, but never anywhere like this. I was thankful that the suite had two bedrooms and a large living room. It even had a kitchen, not that I’d be using it.
But as soon as we got in, Shadow instructed me to make myself at home and get some rest. Then, as grumpy as he seemed, he made sure I had something to eat from room service before I turned in for the night.
I slept in the plushy hotel robe that felt like heaven. The only problem was that I didn’t feel like pouring myself into the metallic club dress I had on last night. I felt sexy and unstoppable last night, but putting it back on would make me feel like I was doing the walk of shame.