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Karia bit her lip, looking back at the room, then gathered her jacket, said a quick goodbye to Sal, and started toward the door.
“Clear it with Trick.”
Karia knitted her brow. “He knows I’m here.”
“I meant bringing the baby. If he’s not comfortable, then we’ll work something else out.”
Trey would make arrangements even if it meant bringing Dahlia to the East clubhouse. It would be a last resort and his least favorite option, but he’d do it. He’d do anything for her.
“I’ll check with him, but I don’t think it will be an issue. He knows you wouldn’t let anything to happen to me or our baby. Sal wouldn’t allow it, and if you thought he was overprotective of me, you should see how it is with my son.”
Trey smirked. He knew very well how Sal protected those he considered his own.
“And I think you’re underestimating how important Dahlia is to all of us.” Karia arched her brow. “Before she was yours, Dahlia was ours. And if you think East is possessive of their people, you should see the old ladies.”
Trey smiled with a nod. “I can imagine.”
Karia nodded, her features softening, but she didn’t leave. She bowed her head and whispered, “Promise me she’s safe with you, Trey.”
“She is.” It wasn’t just an answer. It was a statement. A vow. A promise he’d never break. For as long as he lived, Dahlia would always be safe. He’d make sure of it.
“Oh, and just a heads up.” Karia widened her eyes. “You’re probably gonna be hearing from East soon. They were not happy. Again, Trey, she was ours before she was yours.”
He sighed, knowing he’d be fielding calls in the near future.
“I’ll speak to Gunner.”
Karia laughed, shaking her head. “He’s not the one you need to worry about, Trey.”
He arched his brow and waited.
“Grain lost his shit. He was halfway down the driveway, ready to storm your apartment, from what I understand. Dahlia…she’s his girl.” Karia drew in a breath and smiled. “Lucky for you, they stopped him. But you can’t escape the wrath of Grain. No one can. Not even the Underground.” Karia smirked. “I’ll see you tomorrow.”
Trey watched Karia walk out, and for a brief second, he let his guard down and smiled. Dahlia had her people.
Trey waited until Karia left and walked back to his bedroom, glancing over at Noelle.
“You can go.”
Noelle cleared her throat, looking at the end of the hall. She’d been dismissed. Her job for the night was over, yet she still remained standing at the end of the hallway.
“Noelle.” Trey narrowed his gaze.
“We can all just wait in the hall outside.”
Trey furrowed his brows, and before he could refute, she stepped forward, glancing at the end of the hall. Their bedroom.
“We’re her security. You assigned me, Darren, and Lewis to her. Let us do this.” Noelle paused and swallowed, swerving her gaze in the opposite direction. “For Dahlia.”
This was more than him. It wasn’t just about the Underground. It was about Dahlia.
Trey gave a curt nod and started down the hallway to his bedroom. Their bedroom.
Dahlia was curled up on her side. He walked over, waiting for her to look up, but she didn’t.
“Do you need anything?”
Dahlia raised her arm, dropped it to the mattress behind her, and patted the coverlet. She needed me. Trey shucked his shoes, pants, and shirt, and crawled up behind her. Trey looped his arm around her waist and pulled her back against his chest. Dahlia settled in, caressing her hand over his forearm.
