MC Sinners Boxed Set #1-7

~CHAPTER 3~ | SERENITY

~*CHAPTER 3*~

SERENITY

“ Y ou sure you want to do this?” Addi asks, unlocking the door to the main house at the Hell’s Knights compound.

I nod. “I need to help out somehow, you all took me in and you didn’t have to.”

“You know it’s no pay, the girls that work at the bar don’t get paid for it...”

“I know,” I say, and then quickly cover it with. “I didn’t expect to get paid.”

She smirks. “Well, if you want to put up with the drunken fools, sure.”

I wave a hand. “I don’t mind.”

We head into the bar, and she turns to me, pointing to the beers, spirits and then the glasses.

“Those are all you need to know about. The men don’t care about what we’re wearing, doing, or saying. They come to drink, sometimes to fuck, and they move on. Make it known from day one that you’re not a whore, they will soon learn. Don’t let them push you around.”

I smile at her, but inside my head I’m grinning big. She has no idea just how much I know how to deal with bikers. I didn’t really want to ask to work here, but I know if I don’t come back with some sort of information, my father will flip. Working here might give me a chance to overhear something. It might allow me to find something worth taking back. I feel my stomach twist at the thought of doing this, but I have no way around it. I can’t walk away.

“Thanks,” I smile. “I’ll ask if I need any help.”

“You girls ready to open?”

We both turn to see Jackson striding in. I pull my lower lip into my mouth as I watch him stop in front of us. He looks completely stunning this morning, his thick black hair is tied back up, and his grey shirt stretches across his broad chest. He’s got his colors hanging over his arm. His heavy black boots jingle as the chains slap together. He’s bouncing his foot impatiently for some reason, perhaps something is going on?

“We’re all set. I’ve gone over it all with Serenity.”

Jackson turns his eyes to mine. “Don’t let none of those bastards try and put you in the sack, you tell ‘em to fuck right off if they start.”

I feel the side of my mouth curl into a half smile. “I will.”

“You girls yell out if you need me. I’ve got a meeting.”

I watch as he disappears into the office at the back. A moment later, Cade and Spike come in and join him, followed by two other men. It must be important, but I have no idea how I’m going to hear any of it. I turn to Addi, giving her a fake smile. Maybe if I use the old ‘I need to go to the toilet’ act, it will buy me some time to try and see if I can hear some of what they are saying.

“Have you got a toilet around here?”

She nods, pointing down the hall. “Down the hall, to your left. Near Jackson’s office.”

I hurry off quickly, and when I enter the dark hall, I see Jackson’s door is closed. Quietly, I walk over, and have a quick glance around before pressing my ear to the door. The voices are muffled, but I can make out enough of the words.

“You heard if he’s dead yet?” Cade says.

“No, haven’t heard back. I think he’s dead, he was in the house that blew.”

“We gotta be sure. Hogan could be a problem if he puts two and two together,” Spike says. “And he will if he’s alive. He knows I’m looking for him.”

I lift my head off the door. They think my father is dead? Oh god, they don’t know he’s alive, they’re not even ready for what’s coming. This isn’t good. I’m about to turn, when I hear a voice behind me. “What you doin’ down here, girl?”

I turn to see an old biker, smoke in his mouth, glaring at me. I open my mouth and splutter out, “I was looking for the bathroom.”

He jabs a thumb to the door over from the one I’m standing at. I scurry towards it, stepping inside quickly. Shit, that was too close. I walk over to the sink and dampen a piece of towel to wipe my face. I take a few deep breaths, and calm my trembling hands. This is bad. This is really bad. They don’t even know Hogan is alive, which means his attack is going to come as a shock.

My stomach turns, and I rub it furiously. I should tell them Hogan is alive. I know I should. I want to, but if he finds out...oh god. Maybe if I tell Hogan they don’t know, it will buy them a little more time because he will think he’s got one over them, and create a plan. It might give me more time to be able to figure this out. I can’t let him kill them. God, what am I doing? What sort of person have I become?

Then I see Ebony’s little face in my mind, and know I can’t let him hurt her. I’m doing this for her. I have to protect my friends little girl.

“Serenity?”

Shit. Addison.

“Um, sorry, I’m coming.”

“Are you ok?”

“Y-y-yes, I’m fine.”

I take a deep breath, and quickly swing the door open. Addison gives me a once over, and smiles. We both turn, and head back out to the bar. I quickly step behind it, and begin helping her. The first man that comes up has long, thick red hair, and stunning blue eyes. His arms are covered in colorful ink. He’s got a dimpled smile, and a kind, handsome face.

“Well, you must be the new girl,” he drawls. “I’m Muff.”

I let off an unexpected giggle that has Addi giving me a look of shock. I smother it quickly. I know it’s completely random for me, but I can’t help it. Muff...his name is Muff?

“Nice to meet you, Muff.”

He grins at me. “You gettin’ some enjoyment out of my name, princess?”

I flash him a smile. “It’s interesting.”

“There’s a story behind it, you wanna hear that story?”

“Muff,” Addison warns, giving him a look. “Not now.”

He grumbles at her, but winks at me. “Maybe later then? And you can tell me where you got all those nasty bruises.”

I frown, and he flashes me another smile. He’s very handsome, in an odd kind of way. He leans over the bar, and orders a whiskey neat. I turn and promptly get it. When he takes it, our fingers brush and he lets his gaze rake over me. Jesus, he’s totally hitting on me. At least, that’s what I think he’s doing.

“Later then?”

“Later, Muff.”

He turns and walks off. The minute he disappears, Addison walks over, rolling her eyes. “He’s such a ladies man. Most of the girls love him, because he’s...well...apparently great in the sack. Gives them loads of attention.”

“Let me guess,” I say, lifting a glass to dry it. “He likes Muff?”

Addison bursts out laughing, and I feel warmth deep inside me as she wraps an arm around me.

“I like you, Serenity. It’s not often I meet someone with the same personality as me.”

Shit.

This was a problem.

Because I liked her, too.

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