Command (Storm MC 6)

“Not me. Harlow. She didn’t tell me what she wanted so I’ll just get her everything she loves.”

A smile twitched at his lips. “When are you gonna marry that woman?”

“As soon as I can fuckin’ perfect the proposal.”

He laughed. “Four words, brother, that’s all it takes. I’m sure you can manage that.”

I paid for the drinks and as we walked towards the elevator, Griff’s phone rang. He took the call and I watched as a frown replaced the smile on his face.

When he ended the call, he said, “That was J. Nash and Velvet were just run off the road. They’re not hurt - thank fuck they were in her car and not on his bike - but Nash is fired up and ready to take on Julio. J’s trying to talk him down and get him to wait for us. And Scarlett turned up at the clubhouse, minus her brother. Apparently she got word from him, though, and he’s left town and is okay.”

I thought about that for a minute and then balanced Harlow’s drinks in my arms so I could pull out my phone. I dialled a number and when he answered, I said, “We’re gonna need your help, King.”

“I’m one step ahead of you, brother. We’ll be there tomorrow.”

I didn’t even ask him how he knew we needed him. King had his sources and if he wanted to share that information with me, he would in his own time. I simply said, “Thank you.”

“King’s on his way?” Griff asked when I’d finished my call.

“Yeah. Someone, somewhere, knows something, and I’m hoping we’re about to get to the fuckin’ bottom of this shit.”

“You and me both. It’s time Storm had some good shit happen. The last couple of years have been hell.”

When the elevator hit Harlow’s level, we stepped out and almost ran into Blade who was on his phone, pacing in front of the lifts. He spun around and ended his call as he met my gaze.

“Julio’s gone to ground,” he stated.

“How? We’ve got Gunnar watching him,” Griff said.

“Someone drugged Gunnar. I just sent one of my guys around to check in with him and he was just coming to. Julio’s cleared everything out of his place and I can’t find anyone who knows where he is.”

“Jesus! Can this day get any worse?” My temper exploded.

“Also, your mother needs to see you.”

“Why the fuck is my mother contacting you about needing to see me?”

His brows lifted. “Apparently you don’t answer her calls.”

Fuck.

I had been ignoring her today.

He continued, “She says it can’t wait.”

So much for spending the whole night with Harlow.

15

Scott

“Is Harlow okay?”

Irritation at being dragged away from her, and a need to get back to her as soon as possible, caused me to snap at my mother when she didn’t deserve it. “She’s fine. What was so important that I had to come right now?” Harlow had understood, but I didn’t feel the same way.

Mum squared her shoulders and placed her hands on her hips. “Don’t take that shitty tone of voice with me, Scott. I would not have asked you to come if it wasn’t important.”

I forced out a breath and tried to calm down. “Sorry. Today’s been hard, but you didn’t deserve that.” I paused as the emotions running through me came to the surface. My voice softened as I added, “Harlow is pregnant again.”