Page 21 of Reckless Vengeance

“Brick crashed with them last night. Matteo’s waiting for one single reason to push you out and punish Rory. Don’t give it to him. You’re the boss now, Skeet. You need to push down those emotions. Definitely keep Rory away from them for a while though. You need to prove to them you’re focused and have their backs.”

“I do.”

“Not if you flip out about Rory,” he warned, taking his phone back. “Keep your cool, handle your shit, and you’ll have nothing to worry about. You know I’ve got her back, and Brick does too.”

Skeeter nodded, his shoulders relaxing a fraction. “I can have her here tonight, right?”

“Of course. Take tonight, discuss the crew shit with the guys tomorrow at the meeting, and remain focused on what’s in front of us. We need revenge. Take your mood out on those who deserve it. Matteo wasn’t the reason Slash got killed, the Soldiers were. Hold onto that,” Diesel murmured, and I could sense that I was in the way a little.

Maybe they didn’t want to get too emotional in front of me?

I finished my food and started collecting bowls, rinsing them and stacking them on the counter to wash later.

“I’m going to go for a shower. I’ll be back soon,” I said brightly, leaning down to give Skeeter a quick kiss. His hand automatically slipped up the back of my shirt to brush my cut as he kissed me back, making me shiver.

“Take your gun. Never find yourself alone in a room without it, okay? The one time you get ambushed will be the one time you aren’t prepared.”

I nodded, giving his shoulder a squeeze before leaving the room.

I took my time a little, not wanting to rush back. If knowing about crew things could get Skeeter in trouble right now, I had to be careful.

I kept my gun within grabbing distance the whole time, making sure to clean the cut properly before applying some ointment to it, silently cursing him out for putting it in a spot I struggled to reach.

Once my hair was dried, I padded back out to the kitchen, a little surprised to find Lukas there. Panic filled me at the thought of him coming here alone, but he gave me a knowing look.

“The guys dropped me off.”

“What are you doing here? Miss me?” I teased, his hand reaching for me as he pulled me closer. Skeeter and Diesel were still sitting at the table, and Skeeter scowled.

“Whiney little bitch was freaking out. He’s apparently staying the night.”

I rolled my eyes, knowing he wouldn’t be here unless Skeeter had said he was welcome, and I gave Lukas a quick kiss.

“Come watch a movie with me. Skeet and D are doing manly gang stuff.”

Diesel gave me an amused grin, and Skeeter glared at me.

“No fucking on my couch.”

“Not without you, baby,” I cooed, laughing as he swatted my ass on our way into the living room.

I picked a random movie and got comfortable on the couch, curling into Lukas.

“You okay?” I asked him after five minutes of staring at the screen.

“I just needed to see you,” he mumbled, nuzzling into my neck and pulling me onto his lap.

“You and Jense okay?”

“We’re fine,” he sighed, pressing a kiss to my cheek.

I could sense that he didn’t want to talk about Jensen, most likely because of where we were, so I dropped it and snuggled into him, not realizing I’d fallen asleep until movement woke me.

Someone was carrying me, Skeeter’s scent surrounding me.

“Where’s Luke?” I mumbled, trying to get my bearings.

“Coming to bed in a second,” he grumbled, no anger in his tone.