Page 36 of Demon Rider

“Tyson… we didn’t say you cheated. We just—” Misty speaks, her voice trembling.

“That is not what she said. Try again.” I snap. “And do not think of saying that my woman lied.”

She swallows hard, her voice low. “With Lisa gone, Nikki said that we needed to get Kristna gone, so them maybe, you would come back to us.”

My jaw clenches so tight it aches.

“So, you lied,” I say. “Because you didn’t want her here.”

“She isn’t like us. Tyson, she has no clue about how the club works. We thought she’d leave if she thought you were… you know.” Nikki says, sounding confident.

“Cheated?” I snap.

They flinch.

I take a deep breath, my hands resting on my hips, as I glare at the group of women who thought they should take it upon themselves to run, my woman off.

“Kristina belongs here more than any of you and believe me she knows more about his club than any of you. You all knew that I claimed her, yet you tried to run her off, because of jealousy and greed. Your words made her think she wasn’t enough for me. You made her think I stepped out on her.”

Nikki juts her chin out, standing tall. “If she is upset over a little rumor then she is not fit to be an Ol’ Lady.”

The room is dead silent.

I step closer, voice low and final, her eyes go wide, her skin losing its natural color

“You do not go near her. You don’t talk to her. You don’t look at her, you stay the fuck out of her way.”

“We’re sorry. Please don’t kick us out.” Misty begs.

“Don’t apologize to me,” I snarl. “You hurt her. And that’s something I don’t forgive easily.”

“You tied interfering with a patched member and his Ol’ Lady, you are all on a sex ban. The brother can go into town to get their dick wet if they wish.” Zeke issues the order.

Nodding to Pres, I turn and walk out, fists tight, pulse hammering. I need a shower and a stiff drink.

I will give Kristina until tomorrow, then all bets are off, we are talking and she is coming back to the clubhouse.

Once I am cleaned up, I leave my room, needing food and bourbon. Feeling less grimy, I make my way back to the main room, where my brothers and the club girls still sitting, but the woman give me a wide birth, except Misty.

“I am sorry, Tyson. I like Kristina; she helped me with some online classes. Nikki was being really pushy, thinking she is not top mean girl since Lisa is gone.”

“Did Lisa’s beating not show you girls anything?”

She bites her lip. “It did, but Nikki can be scary. I will try harder. Thank you for not kicking me out.” With a nod, she walks away.

Joining my brothers, a beer is placed in front of me, I take it from the prospect.

“She really believed them?” Otto asks.

“Yeah. Fucking gutted me with her words, brother.” I sigh, draining half the bottle.

“Did you tell her that you didn’t touch the whore?” Milo asks around a mouthful of food.

Shaking my head. “No. she was so angry, and upset, that I don’t think she would have listened. So, I am giving her until tomorrow.”

“What happens tomorrow?” Huck asks, a smirk on his face.

“I am bringing my woman home.”