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“Breaker,” she whispered in shock. She considered his words with care. “If Rob’s debts are transferred to your club, that means—”
“You can work as a bartender at my club,” Breaker interrupted. “It’s a safer environment, and I won’t let anything happen to you while you’re there. Plus, I’ll get to see you more often, and that’s a bonus.”
“I’d love that, Breaker, but can it really be that easy?” Riley asked, nervously fiddling with the hem of her shirt. “What about Rat? Do you think he’d complain to Snake about me?”
Breaker scoffed. Rat was really an appropriate name for Snake’s yellow-bellied associate. “If he has any semblance of pride, Rat won’t go crying to his president for help. If he went to Snake, then it doesn’t matter.”
“It doesn’t?” Riley asked him.
“Rat’s small fry in the grand scheme of things,” Breaker said. “Snake is many things but he’s smart. He won’t let one associate ruin his deal with my MC.”
If Snake was wise, he’d agree to the terms Breaker set without complaints.
Sure, he predicated Snake wouldn’t be happy with how Breaker would deal with Riley’s situation, but Breaker would leave Snake no other choice.
Chapter Six
Breaker stepped out of his house, about to head to the motorcycle parked in the driveway.
Riley had been waiting for him, and as soon as she saw him, she felt a mixture of relief and concern. She hurriedly walked up to him, her heart pounding in her chest.
“Breaker, is the meeting today?” Riley asked worriedly.
He turned to her and didn’t mince his words. “I’m meeting with Snake today.”
Riley placed a hand on his shoulder, her concern growing. “Please be careful, Breaker. I’ve seen how dangerous Snake can be, and I don’t want anything to happen to you.”
He chuckled, brushing her warning off. Arrogant man. Then again, he had every reason to be cocky. He gave her hand a reassuring squeeze, telling Riley he appreciated her concern.
“I promise I’ll be careful. You don’t need to worry about me,” Breaker reassured her.
Riley couldn’t help but worry. Snake was a formidable opponent, and she knew he wouldn’t hesitate to cause harm to Breaker or anyone associated with him.
“Don’t underestimate him,” she added.
“I won’t underestimate anything, Riley. I’ll do whatever it takes to keep you safe and protect my club,” Breaker said. “I’ll send Cross, one of my men, to keep a close eye on you and the house.”
Tears welled up in her eyes as she held his gaze. Riley didn’t know why she was crying. She felt emotionally vulnerable today.
“I know you will, but I can’t help but worry about you. You’re my guardian angel. You mean so much to me, and the thought of something happening to you terrifies me,” she admitted.
He pulled her into a tight embrace, holding her close. “I promise you, Riley, I won’t do anything reckless. But Snake needs to know he no longer owns you.”
She buried her face in his chest. “Just come back to me safely, Breaker. That’s all I ask,” Riley pleaded.
He kissed the top of her head. “I will, I promise. Besides, I won’t go to that meeting alone. I have Rage and some of my associates to back me up.”
With a heavy heart, Riley watched as Breaker climbed onto his motorcycle. Anxiety and fear hadn’t left her. She stood there, watching him ride down the street.
As he disappeared from view, Riley couldn’t help but feel that someone was watching her. Breaker mentioned he was sending someone over so no harm would could to her. She glanced around, but the street was quiet and empty, except for a few distant passing cars. Shivering slightly, she tried to dismiss the feeling as mere paranoia, but it persisted.
Riley quickly made her way back inside the house, locking the door behind her. The silence of the empty house only heightened her unease. Every creak and rustle seemed to amplify, sending shivers down her spine. Riley paced back and forth, trying to calm her nerves. She reached for her phone, considering calling Breaker, but then hesitated. She didn’t want to worry him while he was dealing with Snake.
She decided to stay vigilant, checking every door and window, making sure they were securely locked. Her unease only grew, and she found herself constantly glancing over her shoulder, expecting to see someone lurking in the shadows.
As the minutes stretched into what felt like hours, Riley finally relaxed. After her recent run-in with Rat, Riley just wanted to keep her guard up.
“It’s nothing,” she whispered to herself, trying to convince her racing heart. “Just my imagination playing tricks on me.”
