Page 28 of Property of Raider
I push past Rusher into the room, stepping into Anastasia’s path.She spins around, running into my chest.Placing a hand on her hip, I steady her.She refuses to look up at me and just continues mumbling about who knows what.I use the knuckle of my index finger to tip her chin back to look up at me.I grin because I saw this look on her face so many times when we were younger that I know the only way to stop her downward spiral is to shock her.
Slamming my mouth down on hers, I kiss her hard.Her shocked gasp opens her mouth for me to swipe my tongue into her mouth, exploring.I relax into the kiss when she fists my cut, pulling me tighter to her at the same time.She tentatively meets my tongue with hers.That’s all it takes for me to lose any control I would ever have pretended to have.I let go of her chin, grabbing her thighs, letting her wrap those gorgeous legs around my waist as I move to pin her to the wall.Our kiss grows intense; my cock is rock hard, and I can feel the heat of her pussy through my jeans.My hands run to cup her ass, searching to find out just how wet she is when …
“Do I need to leave the room?”Rusher says from somewhere behind us.
“Fuck, kid, shut up.It was starting to get good,” Pecker Head hisses.
Anastasia pulls back so fast that she slams her head against the wall.Eyes filled with so much pain and heartbreak shine bright before she shuts them down.
“Raider, put me down now,” she hisses through clenched teeth.
“Not yet.We have a few things to discuss, and this seems to be the only way I can get you to shut your mouth and fucking listen to me,” I state.
The woman in front of me is an enigma.One moment she’s soft, open, allowing me to read her like a book.Then I blink, and she’s cold as stone, closed off, unreadable.
Blink: she’s strong, a fighter.
Blink: she’s a scared little girl, ready to run and hide.
None of this is adding up.Like the fucking sex ring, I’ve got all the pieces, but somehow, I’m still missing the big picture.
“Yes, your sister is here.I need to make sure she doesn’t call the police to do a wellness check on you.”I place my finger over her mouth when she starts to speak.“So you’re going to walk out there and tell her you’re safe, here willingly, and that you are not looking to leave.Can you do that, Anastasia?Can you be a good girl and follow directions?”I play dirty, dropping my tone low, leaning forward and skimming her neck with my lips.
She instantly shifts, giving me better access.I continue longer than I’d fucking intended as I get lost in the taste of her.
“I’ll do what you ask.”The broken words followed by a sob stop everything.“Just please stop and let me go.”
Immediately I step back, setting her on her feet, searching her face.Again, watching as she pulls herself back together.The cold, hard stare leveled at me is the reminder that I needed.Fine, you want to play this game of me being the enemy, then I’ll play the part.
“Alright, let’s get this shit done.I need a drink, a good fuck, and my bed,” I hiss, turning to leave the room.
“Raider.”The way her voice breaks over my name pulls at the attraction I’m trying with everything I have to beat back into the shadows.“I need one thing from you.”
“You and your son staying in my clubhouse isn’t enough for you?”I question, refusing to turn to look at her.
“At the end of all this, when everything comes to light, you can hate me.Just promise that from today forward you will do whatever it takes to make sure Rusher is safe.”Her voice gets stronger with every word.
“And why should I do that?”I look at the boy as I say this, already knowing I will in fact do whatever it takes to make sure he is safe.
“Because at the end of the day, he is theonlyinnocent party in this entire fucking shitshow,” she whispers so he can’t hear her as she walks past me.
Anastasia stops at the door, pulling him into a hug.She whispers to him so quietly I can’t hear what she says.My gut clenches at whatever it is because his eyes go wide, and he shakes his head frantically.
“No, Ma, please.”His eyes have tears in them.
“I love you more than you’ll ever know, my Rushy.Do whatever the men here tell you.They will be good to you,” she says, then looks over at me, her glare sharp enough to cut glass.“They will protect, provide, and make sure you have everything you could ever want or need.If for no other reason than it’s what Auntie Lynn would’ve wanted.”
I walk over to her, grabbing her by the arm and spinning her to look at me.She lays a hand on my cheek, the tears that never seem to leave her running freely.
“It was so good to see you again.”Her words slice me open.“Keeping him safe makes it all worth it.”
I want to demand an answer from her.Goddamn it, it’s my club, my world.People do what I tell them, not the other way around.Anastasia goes up on her toes, kisses me softly on the cheek once more before turning and doing the same to Rusher, then walks out the door.
“Prez, they're getting antsy.You get the girl?”Anvil calls from the doorway.
My words are tight as I watch Rusher watch her walk away with a knowing look on his face that makes little sense.I follow her as she makes it across the great room at the same time Pope comes through the kitchen door throwing a towel over his shoulder.He catches sight of Anastasia, his expression flashing through all the emotions.
“Anastasia, is that you?”he whispers, as if he speaks too loudly, she’ll disappear.
