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I almost had to fight the chick that threw the drink, but the other women didn’t like her either, so they used it as an excuse to jump on her. Now, I could’ve held my own because I’ve taken a few self-defense classes, and I have my stun gun, but I don’t think anybody here would appreciate me shocking the hell outta somebody. I was still pissed about being an unwilling contestant in a wet t-shirt contest, but Carla gave me a Sinners tank and a mini skirt to wear, so I calmed down a little.

When the clubhouse became packed, and Carla was left high and dry to work the bar by herself, I felt it was only fair to help her out. I may not have any formal bartending experience, but most of these guys wanted beer or straight liquor. So, since I wasn’t mixing cocktails, I was happy to help.

I was having a ball, slanging beers and flirting with men that scared the hell outta me. Some were actually quite nice guys if you looked past the tats, scowling faces, and the overall I’ll kill you vibe. Plus, they were great tippers. I’ve made almost eight hundred bucks tonight.Shit! This is more than I made at my regular job.

“Girl! I know you said you and Shadow ain’t together, but the way he’s lookin’ at you says somethin’ different.” Carla nods toward the right side of the bar where Shadow is standing.

The look on his face is a mix between lust and fury, and I can’t figure out which one is sexier. The man is dangerous to my libido, and he’s a good distraction from what’s happening in my fucked up life right now.Live and let live, Teagan. When will you get another chance to walk on the wild side?

I’m trying to pretend that Shadow isn’t staring a hole in me, but every time I look up, our eyes connect. The glow in his hazel gaze is almost otherworldly. I have never had a man look at me the way he is right now.

This thin ass tank-top is great for getting big tips because it’s showing off all my assets which means it’s also showing my hard as ice nipples. I would feel embarrassed if I wasn’t so turned on and also a little tipsy from the shots Carla gave me to relax.

“So, are you the new sweet butt? Cause we need some new pussy around here.”

I know I can’t react like I normally would because that would end in disaster, so I paste a flirty smile on my face.

“My butt is sweet, however… this new pussy is not for you, sir. Now, what can I get you to drink?” I wink at him, and he bursts out laughing.

I’m relieved to hand him a drink and scurry to the other end of the bar. He might think my response was cute, but it’s a few members that are a little more aggressive. I don’t want any problems.

“New pussy! Give me a shot of Jack.”

I really don’t want to serve the asshole that tried to manhandle me, but Carla is busy, and I promised her I could handle this. So, I take a deep breath, grab a bottle of Jack Daniels, pour the shot and slide it to Paws without looking him in the eye.

Paws takes the shot glass, throws it back, and slams it down on the bar.

“You’re slow as fuck, bitch! Who let you behind the bar?” Paws yells, and I try to move away, but like he said, I’m too slow.

Paws reaches over the bar and grabs me by the arm roughly. My instinct is to fight his ass, but I don’t get the chance.

Paws is ripped away from me so quick that my arm is damned near dislocated. Shadow has the man up against the bar pounding his face like it’s his personal punching bag. All I can do is watch on as Shadow whoops the shit out of him with an eerie calm.

Shadow doesn’t say a word. He doesn’t yell, or cuss, or talk shit. He barely makes a sound. The shit is creepy as fuck.So why am I wet?

“That’s enough, Shadow!” Preacher shouts.

I’m shocked because the man who introduced himself as Preacher was mostly quiet even with all the debauchery that was happening. I didn’t think he had it in him to yell.

“I already told this motherfucker what would happen, Preach. He didn’t listen,” Shadow says in a monotone.

“He’s out cold, Shane. We got it from here,” a man they call Ice with a VP patch on his leather vest says calmly.

Shadow nods and lets go of Paws. The man drops to the floor in a heap, and two men pull his limp body up and carry him out. Everyone continues like nothing happened, and I’m left staring at Shadow while he’s staring back at me.

“Thanks, I’m sorry you had to do that.” I approach Shadow carefully.

“Don’t be sorry. You’re going to repay me right now!”

Fourteen

PAYMENT

SHADOW

Logically, I know that Teagan wasn’t in any real danger when Paws grabbed her because I was standing close enough to protect her. But something inside of me snapped. I’ve been spending so much time with this woman, and now my self-control is nonexistent.

The painful hours and days of hard cock straining against my jeans because I wanted to do the right thing for once. Stay in the shadows like I’m expected to when I’m on the job, but I can’t— not this time.