Page 12 of Shadow

It’s been a long time since we had an outsider in the club, well, at least one that I associated with. My brothers have all had their fair share of women through this joint. However, Teagan is a different breed. I’m not sure how old she is, but the vibes she’s giving off isn’t “worldly” at all.

“Hey, Shadow. I see you brought some new pussy.” Paws licks his lips at Teagan like she’s the juiciest of steaks.

“Fuck outta here,” I growl as I keep my stride.

Paws is obviously itching for a fight because he steps in the way, and I have to stop. We’re a brotherhood, but that doesn’t mean I like all of these motherfuckers. I hardly like anybody to be honest, I mostly tolerate people in general.

But, Paws is a different story. He got his club name cause he couldn’t keep his hands to himself. I noticed he couldn’t keep his mouth shut either. If there’s any type of argument going on, you can guarantee that his ass is somewhere in the mix. They should’ve named his ass,Instigator.

“Aww, come on, Shadow. I know you’re used to being in the dark alone, so I know she ain’t here for you.”

I know this asshole wants the smoke, but I don’t have time to deal with his ass. I’m already tired from tossing and turning for most of the night, and then I was up early contacting leads about Everett. I couldn’t sleep because I was so wound up by the thought of Teagan’s long legs and tight body that I had to keep myself from going into her room and stripping her naked.

My body hadn’t been so primed and ready to go in forever. Hell, I don’t even remember the last time I wanted a woman so badly.

I managed to get her some clothes sent up from the hotel’s boutique courtesy of Hilary, but when I saw Teagan dressed in just a robe, I almost lost my shit.

I’ve been a grumpy asshole for the better part of my life, but today I can’t muster up any patience or even my famous smirk for anybody.

Now, this bitch is about to feel my wrath because he thinks he’s fucking funny.

I grab Paws by his throat, and I get right in his face so that he can hear me clearly. I don’t want any misunderstandings.

“You don’t want me out of the darkness, motherfucker. I told you to get the fuck on, and that’s what I meant,” I move so close that our noses are almost touching before I continue in my low gravelly voice, “I will fuck you up for fun. And by the way, keep your filthy eyes and hands off of her.”

Paws is turning blue, but he nods his head as best he can with my large hand still wrapped around his throat. I let go, and he gasps for air and backs away. I grab Teagan’s hand and lead her to the Prez.

We haven’t been here for ten minutes, and I’m already about to kill somebody.

The meeting is just a few of us because Grimm didn’t call church. It’s another reason Teagan is allowed in here with us. We won’t discuss anything she isn’t already privy to, and if she’s smart, she’ll stay quiet and out of the way.

“Normally, I wouldn’t give a fuck about a piece of shit like Everett.” Grimm pauses, and I know he’s about to say some shit I really won’t like. “But, some of my sources tell me he’s been informing some rivals of ours about shit he has no business. So, we need to find his ass.”

I know “finding” means to put Everett to ground. I’m the club’s number one enforcer, and it’s my job to take care of Everett and any loose ends.

The problem is, Teagan might be one of those ends. And I don’t know how I feel about that.

“Flyboy tracked him for a few days, but we still don’t know who took him or why. Everett is in so much fucking debt that it could be anybody.” I shake my head at the thought of having to chase down his ass. Hopefully, whoever took Everett killed his shifty ass and saved me the trouble. But I doubt I’d have that much good luck.

“Yeah, we’re working on that too. We need to be patient, and then you can do what you do best. But, for now, I need you to stay close,” Grimm nods at Teagan, and I frown.

“Umm, Mr. Grimm, sir,” Teagan speaks up timidly, “I can pay ya’ll. I mean, Shadow said my ex owed some bad people money, and they could come after me.”

“No worries, sweetheart.” Grimm’s soft tone has me eyeing him suspiciously.

Since when does he call anybody sweetheart?

“I’ve already told Shadow to keep an eye on you, and he’s gonna do just that.”

Again that ominous feeling hits me, and I know that I’m going to regret Grimm’s next words.

“I’m not gonna sugarcoat shit for you cause that ain’t my way. You might be in deep shit. We don’t protect just anybody, but I think you can help lead us to Everett. Or at least they will come looking for you.”

Teagan’s eyes get even bigger as she fidgets in her seat.

“So, you want to use me as bait?”

“Nope. We’re not gonna dangle you on a string or no shit like that. But we’ll be there if a froggy motherfucker feels like jumpin’.”