Page 50 of Savage Grace

“Now we just gotta deal with these other fuckers and we’ll finally be free, hey Henny?”

“Are you talking shit about my family while I’m sitting right here?” I snorted, pointing a finger at my chest.

“Well, yes,” he shrugged. “But The Santinos aren’t our only problem.”

“Who else is there?”

“Other MCs.”

“A few small time wannabe gangs that fuck our plans up,” Bull returned and added with a nod.

“Yeah, just a bunch of dumb fuckers playing outlaw,” Charmer winked.

“Sounds like someone else we know,” Ashe smirked but tried to hide it behind his glass.

I scowled at him. “I’ll smash a fucking bottle overyourhead if you’re not careful.”

Charmer’s eyes sparkled with excitement, and he leaned forward towards me, framing his face with his hands.

“What bottle would you use?”

I pursed my lips and thought for a moment.

“If I use a bottle of Grey Goose, do you think I’ll be stuck with the name Goose?”

Both Charmer and Bull nodded solemnly.

“Fuck,” I muttered, rubbing my temples.

“What about Captain Morgan?” Bull offered with a thoughtful crease between his brows. “We could call you Captain.”

My head snapped towards him. “Ilovethat.”

He raised his glass at me, as if to say, ‘you’re welcome’.

“Zarina!” A shout boomed through the pub and all of our heads swivelled towards the voice that was familiar to only me.

I groaned, sinking down into my seat with a roll of my eyes.

“Who’s this wank?” Charmer frowned at the man in the doorway with angry eyes scanning the crowd for my face.

“Mybodyguard,” I made a face.

Theo’s eyes finally fell on our table, widening as he took in the people I was with. I was sure that he would have been at least a little prepared that I may have been with Ashe, but probably hadn’t accounted for the two other men by my side.

He launched towards us, and all three Redliners stood at once, creating a barricade with their bodies in front of me, and I was quietly grateful.

“Zarina,” Theo stared at me, ignoring the men in front of him. “You need to get out of here. Now.”

“Why?” I snapped. “I’m fine, Theo. Go home.”

“It is my job to keep you safe, right? Let me do my fucking job.”

“Mate,” Ashe sighed. “Does she look unsafe right now?”

Charmer glanced at me from over his shoulder. “Nah, looks mighty safe to me.”

Theo looked at them finally, hot rage in his eyes before they were directed back at me.

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