She’s younger.
I don’t care.
You’re afraid she’ll drop you the moment you show her who you really are. The man who likes to share. The same man who likes to spank his sub.
Stop.
He closed off his thoughts, refusing to think about the future. She was in his blood. He’d do everything to make sure she was safe.
William grabbed the spare clothing from the washing room, dressed, and made his way through to the main part of the club. Edward sat at the bar while Peter was growling into the phone.
“What-fucking-ever. You didn’t do your job. You’re not getting paid. End of fucking story.” Peter hung up then threw the phone across the room. “Fucking assholes.”
“Trouble in paradise?” William asked.
Peter spun round to face him. “I’ll replace the phone. The delivery of equipment and alcohol has gone. You’ve also had a notice in the mail for some legal crap that I don’t even know half the wording to. The Steer brothers are demanding to know where Daisy is. This is a fucking nightmare. We can’t open tonight. We’re short on everything.”
William sighed. “Give me the letter.”
The younger man handed him a letter. William read through the note and saw it was fake. “This doesn’t exist. I’ll run it by Gabriel, but this is just another hit from the town.” He folded the letter. “What about the Steer brothers?” he asked.
“They’ve been phoning every ten minutes asking where Daisy was. She wasn’t at the house. I told them she’s safe, but they want to talk to you.”
“I think it’s time you reached out to a few friends, William. This place is going to go under if you’re not careful. The people of Cape Falls are nosy fuckers,” Edward said.
William sighed. “I’m headed into the city to check a few things out. I’m taking Daisy with me. I’ll call David and Paul. Just do some of your training. Edward will show you where you’re going wrong.”
“What’s the point of me learning?” Peter asked. “This place is not going to last, William. Not right now.”
“It will last. Believe me, it will last. I’ll also need you to go to Daisy’s place and bring her stuff here. I want it in my room if that’s possible.”
“I’m not your slave,” Edward said with a smirk.
“I know. You’re doing this as a favour to me. I think Cape Falls will be out for blood. Daisy is all alone out there. Her mother is a bitch, and I don’t like her being alone.”
“Will do, boss. Are you coming?” Peter asked the other man. Edward drained his cup then followed Peter out to the car.
Daisy still hadn’t come back. He picked up the spare phone behind the bar and dialled the Steer brothers' number.
They answered on the third ring. “Daisy, are you all right?” Paul asked.
“This is not Daisy. She’s fine, Paul. Why are you desperate for her to get on the phone?”
“We’ve received a letter.”
“You’re being evasive.”
“Look, it’s threatening her life. I wouldn’t be bothering with this shit if I didn’t think it was important.”
“Fine, Daisy and I are heading into the city. I’ll drop by with her. Don’t get your uptight asses in a twist. Also, I’ll need you to do something for me.”
“Fine. We’ll see you soon.”
The call ended as Daisy walked into the room. She wore a long blue denim skirt and a red blouse. “I’m sorry, I didn’t know what to wear,” she said.
“You look fine. Come on,” he said.
Together they walked out to the car. He helped her inside then got into the driver's side. William made sure to lock the gate on his way out. Daisy was humming as she looked out of the window.