“I … can I ask you something?”
“Sure.”
“There are six women at the house I was at, and all of them are being forced to stay there. I want … no, Ineedto help them.”
Ax nodded. “Fuck, yeah. I’ll talk to my prez when we get home. He’s not going to let them stay there. In fact, I’m guessing the men you had to deal with will be taken care of.”
“Prez?”
“Yeah. He’s like the boss of us. You’ll understand when we get home.”
She nodded. As long as she could help those women, she’d be happy. And the sooner, the better.
Ella woke up in the middle of the night, her teeth chattering. She pulled the blanket up to her ears, but it didn’t help. She was startled when an arm came around her waist and pulled her back against a hard, hot chest.
“Shhh. Easy. It’s just me. I can hear that you’re cold again.”
“Fuck, I can, too,” Ghost said. “The whole motel probably hears you.”
His other arm slid under her neck, and he adjusted the blanket.
“Is that better?”
God, the heat coming off the man was intense. It was better than any heating blanket she’d ever had.
“Yes, thank you. I know this must be uncomfortable for you.”
He chuckled. “This isn’t a hardship, babe. Go back to sleep.”
She couldn’t shut her mind down. All she could see and dream about were those women. She needed to get them out of there as soon as possible. She’d deal with her future later. They were more important.
Chapter Ten
Ella heard men’s voices and could tell they were trying to be quiet. She rolled over and bit back a moan. Her whole body was stiff and hurting. All three were fully dressed and sitting around the room. Ax was sitting against their headboard with one foot on the floor.
“Hi.”
Ax looked down at her. “How are you feeling?”
“I’m really sore, but I’m too thankful to complain about anything.”
“I have some more Tylenol and juice, and Ghost got another ice pack you can use. I talked to my prez, and he thinks it’ll be safer for you if several of our brothers come, and a few bring a truck, so you don’t have to ride on a bike.”
She struggled to sit up. “Where will you be?”
He studied her for a moment. “I can have one of my brothers take my bike so that I can ride with you.”
She exhaled and nodded. “Thank you.”
“They’ll be here soon, so let’s take care of you.” He handed her the pills and juice.
She swallowed them and handed him the juice can back.
“I’m going to use the restroom.”
“Do you need help?” Ax asked.
She must have looked horrified because all three men chuckled.