Page 76 of Shattered Pieces

“Haven’t you boys been busy? Nice detective work. You found me.”

The Soldiers were all on guard with their guns in hand, and Hunter rolled his eyes.

“Call your dogs off. We’re just here to talk.”

“A phone call would’ve been nice,” Razor hummed.

“Bet the Psychos could say the same to you. Now look at the mess you’ve made,” I tsked, only making him laugh as he waved his hand dismissively, the guns in the room lowering.

“You act like I’m the only one they don’t like. From what I’ve heard, you’re actively pissing them off. How is Aurora, by the way? Looking after her for me?” he asked with amusement, walking closer.

“Funny you mention her, she’s what I’d like to discuss,” Hunter replied.

“I thought so. The answer is no, you can’t have her.”

“What would you want in exchange for her?”

“You want to buy her from me? I doubt she’d like that,” he snorted. “But she’s not for sale.”

“Humor me. What’s she worth to you?”

“She’s priceless. I get to have some fun and piss you all off at the same time. You don’t understand the money she’s going to make me, Rivera. You can pay for a night with her, if you like.”

“She’s scrawny and doesn’t have much of a figure. Surely, you could find someone else,” I said dryly, trying to look disinterested.

“Not every rich businessman wants a full-figured woman.”

“It’s not women they’re into then,” I said with disgust, a dark chuckle leaving him.

“No shit, Ortega? They don’t have to know she’s perfectly legal.”

“It’s not legal to force an adult to fuck,” I said dryly, knowing we couldn’t just open fire on the prick but really wishing we could.

There was no way in hell that I was letting him touch her.

“She’ll come around eventually,” he said lightly, pulling a cigarette out to light it. “So, is that all?”

Hunter was fuming but kept it contained, keeping a blank look on his face.

“If you think of something you’d like for Rory, call me,” he said calmly, motioning for us to leave.

“That’s—” I started to argue, but he shot me a dirty look and I shut up, doing as he said. Once we were outside, I scowled at him. “Call the guys to come here. We can take them out and solve all of our problems.”

“It wouldn’t. They’re not all here, and starting a war right now isn’t a good idea. I didn’t think he’d budge, but it was worth a try,” Hunter sighed, putting his helmet on.

“I think you’re nuts for getting involved,” Preston muttered, leaning against his car. “Think about it. If the Psychos and Soldiers take each other out⁠—”

“But they won’t. Even if that was the case, I’m not sacrificing Rory. Skeet doesn’t give a fuck about her, which means the Soldiers will get her. You know what they do to women, Pres. I won’t allow her to go through that,” Hunter snapped, pulling his gloves on and getting on his bike to start it.

I cursed when he took off while I was still putting my helmet on, and Hammer snorted. “He’s going to get everyone fucking killed.”

“Got to die from something, man,” I stated, tugging my gloves on and starting my bike.

“I’d rather not die over pussy.”

“Remember that when your sister needs help then. She might be important to you, but to me, she’s just pussy. You’d expect me to save her if needed though, right?” I said dryly, his eyes narrowing.

“She’s family, that’s different.”