Page 48 of Chief's Addiction

“All of it.”

“Mmm,” I hummed against her mouth before catching her lips with mine. I was done talking about the kid anymore.

She melted against me, her mouth opening as I swept my tongue across the seam. My hands slid down to cup her ass and I squeezed before hoisting her up on the counter. She wrapped her legs around my waist, pulling me closer as I slid my tongue across hers.

“No,” I groaned against her mouth, when my phone started ringing.

“Just ignore it,” Cora panted against my lips.

I hummed, taking her mouth again.

When it started ringing again, I knew it had to be something important.

“Sorry, baby,” I muttered, pulling the device from my pocket. Dread’s number flashed on the screen. “What?”

“Sorry to bother you, Prez, but we’ve got a situation at Saints Ink.” His voice was tight. “Someone broke in. The place is trashed.”

“Spike.” My jaw clenched.

“That would be my guess. Rage is here with me now. You might want to get down here.”

“Fuck.” I glanced down into my woman’s hooded eyes. Looks like taking my woman back to bed wasn’t happening any time soon. “I’m on my way.” I ended the call.

Cora slid off the counter, her expression concerned. “What’s wrong?”

“I’ve gotta go,” I said, running a hand through my hair. “Club shit. I need you to stay here until I get back.”

Her eyebrows drew together. “I can’t. I need to go check on my aunt.”

“Babe. Can’t it wait?”

“Mason,” she said, her tone making it clear she wasn’t taking no for an answer. “She’s expecting me. If I don’t show, she’ll worry.”

I mentally ran through my options. Most of my guys had jobs. Those who didn’t were handling the clean-up from the fire at Heaven’s Door. There was one person I could call, though.

“My grandfather,” I said, already dialing. “He’ll take you.”

Cora opened her mouth to protest, but I held up a hand. “It’s not safe right now, Cora. There’s shit going down that I can’t fully explain, but I need you to trust me on this. Please.”

Something in my voice must have convinced her because she nodded reluctantly.

Shade answered on the second ring. “Everything alright, mijo?”

“Yeah, but I need a favor,” I said, cutting to the chase. “Can you come by the house and pick up my woman? She wants to visit her aunt?”

“Who?” I could hear the confusion in his tone. Shit. I hadn’t told anyone about Cora and me yet.

Looking up and locking eyes with Cora, I said, “Cora Allen. She’s mine.”

A slow smile covered her face and I felt ten feet tall for putting it there.

“Yours.” He wasn’t asking, but I knew he’d have questions about how the fuck I’d suddenly found a woman. “Yeah, mijo. I’ll be there in twenty.”

I hung up and turned to Cora. “He’s on his way. Don’t leave my grandfather’s side, understand? It’s important.”

She crossed her arms over her chest. “Nothing you’re saying is making me feel better about what’s going on.”

“I know,” I admitted. “And I promise I’ll explain everything soon. But right now, I need to handle this shit at Saints Ink, and I need to know that you’re safe.”

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