Pawn by Kerri Ann

Author:Kerri Ann
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: mc, mc romance, Motorcycleclub, Motorcycle Club, dark desire, love, betrayal, destined, disaster, beauty, beautiful, hostage, dea, fbi, ICE, dirty cops, sensual, dangerous, mafia, cartel, bikers, biker romance, alpha male, strong female, tough as nails, captive, captivated, bad boy, alluring, mistake, rescue, lust, criminals, murder, trust, chemistry, warlord, scandal, crime lord, jefe, dark romance, sinful, alpha ever after, flawed, alpha mine, honor, mc outlaw, mc club romance, motorcycle club romance, dark romance thriller, series, hero, taken by you, ruined, sinners, caos, adult epic fantasty, African American, black man, black men, interracial, loyalty, defiant, defensive, busted, corruption, corrupted, capture her heart, hea romance, gripping, good guy wins, romance african American, black man white woman romance, smouldering, lip bitting good, urban, california kings, california MC, california, erotically charged, vigilantes, redemption, hope, love wins, HEA, crime, organized crime, contiuation, broken bows, restless souls
Publisher: Kerri Ann
Published: 2018-08-22T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-Four

Oubliette

Rounding the corner, approaching the downtown core, I’m thankful that we’re closing in on Humble. Sitting at a light, Lucius told me we were on our way to a meet. I’m glad we’ll be someplace I feel at home, even if it means being around bad reminders.

I haven’t been back at Humble since this all occurred, and I know it will be dangerous to my psyche, but I’m not one to shy away from fear. Driving his bike to the back of the club, pulling it alongside a row of neatly lined up others that are already in attendance, I hop off as he parks. Handing him the helmet, I start toward the rear entrance out of habit, forgetting I don’t have my keys. I stop dead at the sight of the stain from Crystal. I don’t notice as Lucius comes up behind me. “You okay?”

“I have to be.” I’m short on options. Either I deal with the issue and overcome it, or I let it crush me.

As Lucius starts to the stairs, taking them two at a time, his heavy boots clack on the open grates. Following him up, I yell ahead, “I don’t have my key.”

“Don’t worry, Death left it open. The front’s locked and the bar’s closed.”

Making our way down the darkened hall, coming up on the staff room, I stop. “I’ll meet you inside in a bit. I have a change of clothes in here.”

As Lucius is almost past the stripper change room, he turns. “You sure?”

“Yeah, I’m fine. I need to wash up and get dressed in something that feels familiar.” Pulling on the sweater, I think he takes the hint I need to wear something other than an old motorcycle shop logo sweater.

Walking back to me, he stands close enough that his breath brushes my face. “If you need me, yell out.”

“Yeah, sure. I’m good. Go. You have a meet.” I try to sound convincing and smile as big as I can, hoping it looks real.

Walking down the hall, leaving me to my own devices, Lucius heads toward the front. Once he’s out of sight, I enter the staff area. The quiet of it is daunting. I’m used to a room that’s hopping with a flurry of activity as guys come and go, waitresses are bitching about tippers and strippers, and bikers check up on their girlfriends. Unlocking my locker, I’m more than glad that I keep a spare set of clothing here. Pulling it out, along with my shower caddy and deodorant, I head to the showers.

Laying my clothes out, I’m almost excited. Soft materials, a clean bra set, jeans, and thankfully a spare set of trainers. I pet them, excited to step out and trash the shoes I’ve been wearing. Too many reminders, too many thoughts that bring me back to the activities as of late.

Stripping down, then turning on the shower and staying away from mirrors—because I haven’t had a chance to put on makeup or do my hair nice for weeks—I get to work on feeling like Oubliette once more.

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