Page 75 of Shattering Nash

She was taken aback but nodded.

He laughed and reached out his hand. “Heard a lot about you. I’m Killian, Keely’s brother.”

Charley rushed forward and shook his hand. Keely talked about her brother all the time. While there were a few complaints, there was no doubt of her fondness.

“It’s so nice to meet you. She talks about you all the time too.”

He let go of her hand and straightened. “As Keely’s best friend, this should come as no shock. She’s late.”

Charley snickered. “I’m not surprised.”

He smiled and pointed to the stool. “Have a seat and you can…”

“What the fuck do you mean it’s not there?”

Charley jumped back and followed the voice. A man in a dark gray suit had the phone up to his ear, his hand on his hip, and a glare harsh enough to make anyone run for cover.

“Yeah, I suggest you fucking find it, motherfucker. ’Cause if I gotta come down there, you ain’t going home tonight. Or fucking ever!”

What the…

The man ripped the phone from his ear and started to the stairs, but for some reason whipped his head around and caught her staring. Charley immediately looked over at Killian, who appeared just as tense as she felt. She refused to look back at the man, but when she heard the footsteps, she cringed.

“Who the fuck are you?”

Charley looked up to the most menacing pair of eyes she’d ever come across.

“Rogue, this is…” Killian never got to finish the introduction. Rogue jerked his head and glared.

“Am I fucking talking to you, Kill?”

“No, sir.”

“Then, shut the fuck up,” he snapped and turned back to Charley. “I gotta ask again?”

Oh shit.

She licked her lips, prepared to acknowledge his question, but she wasn’t quick enough.

“Who the fuck are you?”

“Charley Hudson.” She blurted.

He furrowed his brows. “Charley Hudson?”

She nodded.

“Well,Charley Hudson. I don’t fucking know you, so why the fuck are you in my club?”

“Rogue.”

Her gaze darted to the man approaching. He was slightly younger with dark hair. His scowl was aimed at Rogue as he came to stand next to him. Rogue ignored the man, keeping his glare on her.

“I was dropping something off for my friend.” She hooked her thumb over her shoulder and started to back up. “I’ll wait outside.”

“The fuck you will. Get your ass back here.”

Charley froze and clutched the bag.

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