Page 37 of Unruly Defender
“I have more manpower.”Clemente grins.“And I second your VP’s thoughts.Besides, I also put out a few feelers to see who Rush’s supplier might be and where Rush might be hiding out.”
“I know for a fact he owns a building near Monrovia Avenue.I’ve seen the ownership papers when I was in his office and had to drop something off.He quickly covered it up and that’s why I remembered.It’s worth checking out, right?”
Clemente types another message on his phone and says, “I’ve put someone on it.”His attention goes to Henley as he says, “Can we talk in private?”
My first instinct is to leave them to it but then I realize they’ve been discussing details right in front of me and suddenly Clemente doesn’t want me to hear what he has to say about Henley?That means just one thing.
“He’s mine and I’m his, Clemente,” I snap.“Deal with it.I’m not giving him up because you can’t handle the fact that we’re together.”
Clemente rises one eyebrow and says, “With the way you two interact, it’s clear no one can come between the connection you share with him.My request to talk in private was indeed to split you up, but it was only for a short period of time because I don’t want you near Spencer.Henley and I will handle it so you’ll either come with us and will be in another room, or—”
“She stays at the club,” Rooney states.“She’ll be surrounded by brothers who will protect her.”
Yates nods and Henley just gives a radiant smile.
Clemente sighs and says, “Fine.Just so we’re clear, that’s my sister.If anything happens to her, you’re all going to wish you were dead, am I clear?”
“Dude.”Rhett scrunches up his nose.“No need to throw out a threat like that.She’s the president’s old lady, your wrath would be peanuts compared to what Pres would do.Have you seen him fight?I was peeing blood for two days when he just lightly tapped my kidney the last time we were in the ring together.Yeah, no way would we let one hair on her head fall the wrong way, she’s safe with us.”
Henley is still wearing the same smile when he gives me another kiss on my temple.“She stays at the club while I go with you.”
Clemente lets his harsh gaze slide over Rooney, Yates, and Rhett, before he finally grunts, “Fine.But I’m coming back in to check if she’s really fine when I drop Henley off.”
“Clemente!”I gasp, making the corner of his mouth twitch.
Henley chuckles and slides his fingers to the back of my neck to pull me close as he takes my mouth.His tongue swoops in and swirls around mine.The kiss is hot, sensual, and he takes his time to claim my mouth for both our pleasure.Or he’s just showing off to Clemente that I’m his to take care of.Either way, I don’t mind because I’m reaping the benefits.
He rips his lips from mine and places his forehead against mine.“I won’t be long.Stay with the guys and trust them if they make a decision concerning your safety, okay?”
I give him my word and leave the limo along with Rooney, Yates, and Rhett.
“Let’s get you inside,” Yates grunts.“I don’t want you out in the open or near windows.The shit going on is insane.”
Rooney places his hand at my lower back and guides me inside as the others follow.
“Let’s see who Finn is humping,” Rhett chuckles enthusiastically.“My money is on Hudson.”
“I ain’t betting with you, Rhett.You saw me hand over Finn to Hudson when Yates called us.”
I turn and smack Rooney’s arm.“That doesn’t mean he’ll be humping Hudson.”
“Wanna bet?”Rhett grins.
I roll my eyes.“No, I never bet.Besides, Finn humps everything, it’s a no-brainer.”
“Everything?”Rhett cringes.
My head bounces up and down.“Yup, everything he can wrap his front paw around and can bite down on.”
“From now on, I’m locking my room,” Rhett states as he dashes off toward the hallway, and I can’t help but laugh.
“You want something to drink?”Yates offers.
I glance around and my eyes finally land on Yates.“I don’t suppose you have wine since I’m only seeing beers in everyone’s hands.”
Hudson snickers as he sits down next to me.“You’re right, but Henley made us go out and buy supplies, including a crate of wine.Three to be exact because he wanted you to have a choice.So, what will it be?The only choice you have is white, red, or a rosé.Henley already picked the brand, it’s a good one, no worries there.”
I glance at the clock and make my decision.“Make it a rosé.”
