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But before I could say anything. Dad gave Kim the nod of approval, sealing the deal.

Chapter 36

Abby

The Shields. When it came down to it, they were one terrifying family. All four brothers were sworn members, though one brother died a year back. But what was more terrifying was their sister. Amber Shield.

When it came down to it, she was intimidating. It wasn’t just her reputation and a sharp tongue, it was her beauty. Those haunting eyes, beautiful figure, and styled hair.

How had she managed to get the complete darn package?

Her boyfriend and President, Jackson, was nearly as scary as Reaper. He also had a reputation that would scare many men and women from him. I swore he had done the most time, and he was still so young.

Whatever the reason for their visit, Dad didn’t want us here.

“They’ve been in there for two hours,” Kim whispered, looking over her shoulder at the closed doors.

“Wonder why they are here.” I leaned on the bar, staring at the closed door as well.

“You shouldn’t care.” Kim’s words were clipped. “I just want them to hurry the hell up so I can finish my argument with Dad.”

I rolled my eyes. That was so Kim.

“The whole point of the argument was he wanted us to leave before they got here. So I think it is fair to say that fight is over, Kim.”

She huffed “Still. He can’t just keep throwing us out every time he feels like it.” By the tone of her voice, she was still going to argue with him anyway.

“Whatever Kim,” I sighed, “just don’t bring me into it.”

“Wonder if they are staying here.” Kim’s eyes shot around the room, and she leaned in closer to me. “Have you noticed how light we are on guys since they got here?”

She did have a point. The open living was feeling even bigger than normal because there weren't bulky bikers taking up space.

My eyes slowly drifted over to Reaper and Cameron, who were at the end of the bar. They had just come back in after doing ‘men's stuff,’ as Cameron told us.

Trigger had taken off in a fit of rage as soon as Dad went in the boardroom. Of course, Kim and him were able to share a few more threats before he stormed out.

God, those two were getting unbearable. It was crystal clear to everyone else what the real problem was between them. Neither of them would admit to liking the other.

“I’m going to take a piss. Come get me if he comes out.” Kim jumped off the bar stool. She had been acting like a cat waiting for the mouse to come out for the last two hours.

I suddenly decided I was thirsty, and it just so happened to coincide with when Reaper went around the bar. Cameron had slopped off in the direction of the kitchen, which left Kade and me alone.

“Want to pour me one while you’re at it?” I leaned on the bar. I couldn’t lie and say I wasn’t feeling the sexual pull he had on me. The man just did weird things to my hormones.

His eyes were emotionless when they locked with mine.

“Thought you weren’t talking to me.”

“Never said that.” I sipped my beer. “You were the one with the problem, if I remember correctly.”

He scoffed but kept his words unspoken.

“Do you know what that is all about?” I nodded my head to the boardroom.

“So that’s why you're talking to me again.” His lips twitched with a small smirk.

I gave him a pointed look. “I was always talking to you.”

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