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But with Creature, with Balen, I found a soul worthy of that task. We didn’t know each other well yet. There was a lot to learn, but that didn’t mean we weren’t supposed to give it a try. Besides, I knew about his character to know he was a good man.
Creature had come to my rescue twice now. In truth, he saved my life both times. That was a powerful connection to share with another human being. He didn’t have to stop and help me the first time, and he didn’t have to kill the man who came after me tonight.
Balen “Creature” Hobbs was my hero.
No one would ever be able to convince me otherwise.
He stood, lifting me as he rose to his feet, striding toward the door. “Don’t look.”
I squeezed my eyes shut, burying my face in his neck. My tears were still drying on his skin.
He held me tighter, turning his head to nuzzle my cheek.
That one simple action, so sweet, so unbelievably gentle, cracked my heart open. And in the same moment, Creature took up residence inside.
Chapter 10 Creature
“Blair,” I whispered, gutted by her soft cries as I left the room and entered the hall, carrying her away from the fucking dead asshole who tried to take her from me. “I’m here. I’m not leaving you again.”
I meant that. If Maddog got pissed about it, he could kiss my ass. My girl needed me. She was fucking traumatized after being attacked in my room.
My clubhouse. My room. The place I swore she’d be safe.
I fucking failed her.
We both did.
It didn’t make me feel better.
Blair leaned back, sniffling as she swiped across her cheeks. “You saved me twice, Balen.”
I did. It never occurred to me not to help. That wasn’t who I was or the kind of man my father raised me to be. You didn’t puss out when shit got hard, and when someone was in trouble, you always tried to lend a hand.
“I’d do it again.”
“I know you would.” The corners of her lips twitched with an almost smile. Any humor quickly faded. “Not many would do what you did.”
