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“What’s wrong, bébé? Why are you shaking?”
Gambit
GRETCHEN HAD TWISTEDher fucking ankle in those ridiculous shoes she wears. I helped her to her room, returning to look for Stormy. When I didn’t find her in the kitchen or lobby, I headed toward the bar. I heard Blue talking before I entered the room.
“Listen real close, Ratchet. I’ve been in another fucking country, and I KNOW this is Gambit’s woman. You have two choices. I can put you in the fucking ground or you can go ask Gambit.”
“Ask Gambit what?”
Ratchet from Twisted Steel stood nearly toe to toe with Blue. Hell, I didn’t even know Blue was back from overseas.
Stormy turned around and threw herself into my arms. I could feel her tremble.
“What’s wrong, bébé? Why are you shaking?”
Before she could answer Ratchet spoke up. “Is she your woman?”
“Did he fucking touch you?”
Stormy nodded. I saw red. After gently extricating myself from my love’s arms, I closed the distance between Ratchet and I, before clocking him in the jaw. The big man roared and stumbled back a few feet.
I didn’t give him a chance to recover, advancing on him. With swift precision, I delivered three more punches. Hands grabbed me before I threw the next punch.
Papa’s voice in my ear stopped me from struggling. “Steele is here. Let’s introduce all these fuckers to Queenie. Then if you want to continue to beat the snot out of Ratchet, I’ll hold him for you.”
Steele was president of Twisted. He was a good guy. I liked him. Not so much Ratchet. I’d have a talk with Steele later about his member. I relaxed enough Papa and my other brothers let go of me. Stormy stood a few feet away. Wide eyed, her eyes filled with some unknown emotion. With a long stride, I covered the distance between us, gathering her in my arms.
“Are you all right, my Queen?”
“I’m good. I can’t believe you punched that guy.”
“You didn’t want me to punch him?”
“That’s not the part I can’t believe. Thank you, Beau.”
She whispered my name, which made me smile.
“I’ll always protect you, bébé. Now let’s go tell the world you're my old lady before I have to beat in more heads.”
Stormy smiled and I relaxed a little. Taking her hand, I led us further into the bar and up onto the stage we had set up in one corner. Pops was already up on stage with Trinity and Dakota. Papa followed just behind us taking the stage after us. I looked at Wizard as I picked up the mic from the stand. He gave me a nod.
“First, thanks for joining us in celebrating our new compound. May this be the first of many bashes to come.”
The crowd roared. I let them roar for a few before speaking again.
“Before the partying starts, I have something important to take care of. Pops.”
Pops stepped forward handing Stormy a box.
“Open it, bébé.”
I watched her pull the lid from the box before pulling out the leather vest. Stormy gasped when she realized she held a cut in her hands.
“Let me.” I took the rag from her hands, slipping it on her. The back read ‘Property of Gambit’. Stitched on the left of the rag was her club name, Queen. Taking her shoulders, I gently turned her to face the crowd.
“Everyone, I’d like you to meet Stormy, my Queen.”
The crowd cheered for my woman. I felt so damned proud but what happened next blew my mind. Papa hit his knees putting his hand over his heart, “My Queen.”
