Chapter Twenty
Chapter Twenty
Titan
DALLAS FRUSTRATES ME more than anyone else ever has. Yes, I understand why she's choosing to put herself out there to draw Norbert out. It's literally the only way we have a chance at catching the fucker. However, it doesn't mean that I'm ready to have her go out there with the strong possibility that something will happen to her. We know next to nothing about this asshole other than he's extremely trained and able to remain undetected for long periods of time. If one person fucks up and something happens, I will lose my shit and no one will be able to pull me back from the destruction I cause. Tripp will get hurt worse than I've ever hurt him before in his attempt to stop me. It's not just my ol' lady's life on the line. Our baby's life is also going to be on the line with this shit. I know Renegade and the rest of his club will do everything in their power to make sure nothing happens to her, but there's never a guarantee that everything will go according to plan. Things always happen that will be out of their control.
Instead of taking off and leaving the clubhouse like I wanted to, I stayed inside and took a seat at one of the tables where I could stare down the hallway at Reaper's office door. Tripp didn't say a word to me for the longest time as we sat and Jay brought us over drinks. He knows I have to work tonight and gave me bottled water instead of anything else. I won't drink when I have to work and I've barely been drinking now with everything going on. There's no way I'm going to get drunk and not be able to protect Dallas if something happens here.
"You know your girl is strong. She's one of the strongest women I've ever met in my life. I guess these women have to be in order to be with men like us," Tripp finally says, his voice low so no one walking by overhears him. "Dallas wouldn't just make a rash decision and put her life in danger without truly thinking through every aspect of what she's about to do, Titan. You know that about her. We can make sure she's got her gun and carries it with her when this shit goes down."
"I get that, Tripp. What you don't know is that she's fuckin' pregnant. Keep that shit to yourself because she doesn't want anyone to know yet. The only reason I'm even tellin' you this shit is because she said you could know. Emmie doesn't even know and that's her best friend. They're as close as you and I are. So, it's not just her that's on the fuckin' line," I state, barely above a whisper as Eagle walks by with his eyes on his phone.
"Fuck," Tripp returns, slumping back in his chair. "I get why you're so pissed now. I mean, you have every right to be pissed to begin with for anyone even suggestin' this shit. But, you put it out there to Dallas and I know she's thought of everythin'. Like she said, the only time this asshole comes out of hidin' is when she's away from the compound. Right now, she can't live her life the way she wants to. She's stuck in the clubhouse and can't go outside without fear fillin' her. I can't imagine how that shit fucks with her head and torments her. Emmie's told me Dallas is very independent and always doin' somethin'. There's only so much she can do here at the clubhouse."
"I know. Trust me, I know that. I've been here every fuckin' day with her. Watched as she loses a piece of herself every day because she wants to be at the clinic. Dallas wants it open back up more than anythin' else in the world. She's put her heart and soul into that place and it's just sittin' empty. Charlotte can't do anythin' medically with the animals and Emmie can only do so much. Instead of bein' happy about everythin' goin' on in our lives right now, we're too busy worryin' about this bullshit with Norbert. I don't even know how I can help her get through this shit. No matter what I say, it won't mean shit because we have no clue what the hell is goin' on," I growl, my frustration showing with every word I speak.
"I get it. That's the hardest fuckin' part about this. Usually we have an idea of what's gonna happen and where we need to go. Right now, everythin' is unknown. We've never had an enemy like this before so we're all in uncharted waters here. I'll do everythin' I can to help you both out, Titan. You know that. Just say the word and I'm there. And, you know I'm gonna spoil the shit outta the little one. Hope you have a boy though. I'm not ready for a baby girl to be my niece. We'll have to practice our shootin' every fuckin' day if that's the case. No one will ever be good enough for her," Tripp says, making me smile for the first time since Dallas being used as bait was brought up.
"Honestly, I hope it's a little girl who's as strong and feisty as her mama. I want her to look just like Dallas and know that I'll always protect her from everythin' I can. Yeah, I want a son too. But, I've dreamed of havin' a little girl since Dallas and I started talkin'. She doesn't even know that shit. Dallas is everythin' I've waited for my entire life and I know any daughter we have will be the exact same way. My ol' lady will make sure she teaches our children what it's like to grow up knowin' every second of the day that they're loved, wanted, and will never have to doubt that we'll always be there for them. I'll protect them with my life and teach our daughters the way they need to be treated by any man they let in their life. Any son I have will know what it means to love his woman without bein' afraid to show that love to everyone else. He'll be taught how to protect those he loves and not worry about the world around him gettin' in his way. Our kids will know they can forge their own path in life no matter who they are or what they want to do," I state emphatically, knowing I never had that shit growing up as I bounced from one foster home to the next before I finally ran away and lived on the streets until I came here.
"Better you than me, Titan," he says as Emmie walks up and sits with us.
Tripp pulls her in his lap and kisses her deep. I look away and give them their moment because I've never seen my best friend like this before. He's always been a hit it and quit it kind of guy. Now, he's spending time with one woman, getting to know her, letting her into his life, and bringing her here. If she weren't important to him, Tripp would keep her far away from the clubhouse and this part of his life. It's what we've all done in the past unless we were fucking a Fallen girl. They're already here and part of the life in an aspect. If it were some random girl, we'd fuck them anywhere else but here at the clubhouse. Tripp brought Emmie here almost immediately so I know he's been all in since the very beginning. Like with Dallas, there's just something about his woman that gets to him on a deeper level. Emmie has sunk her claws in deep and he's not gonna get rid of her. Not that he wants to.
The second my girl comes out of Reaper's office with her dad, she makes her way to me. I push my chair back and pull her down into my lap. Dallas curls up and rests her head on my chest with her arms wrapped around my body the best she can. That's how we stay through dinner until she starts to yawn and can't stop. After giving me a kiss and telling me she'll see me when I get back from work, my Sweet Girl makes her way up to our room so she can go to bed. I'd usually be right there with her, but not tonight. I have to leave soon and refuse to wake her up if she's already sleeping just to spend a few minutes laying down with her. So, I stay in the common room, not talking to anyone or letting myself think of anything but what Dallas is about to do. If anything, I try to think of nothing but the baby and what I want to do with the nursery in the house.
Standing in the hallway at Entice, I know this is the last place I want to be. The music is too fucking loud and the shifting lights are giving me one hell of a headache. Every fucking man in the place is out of control tonight and we've had to break up more fights than ever before. I don't know what the fuck is going on, but the place is unruly. Panther called in Jay at Eagle's request to come help us out. Rubber and Savage came with them and we're all working on keeping the place under control before one of the girls get hurt. I might not want anything to do with the strippers or waitresses here, but it doesn't mean I'll stand by and let them get hurt either. So, I remain where I am and make sure the rest of the men take care of the idiots in the crowd tonight. Eagle is even on the floor by the bar to make sure the waitresses are okay and not being harassed or touched.
Savage walks by me with a grin on his face. The guy lives for this shit—beating the fuck out of people that don't know how to act. He takes great joy in literally throwing out the men being assholes out the door and coming back in to find the next one he can put his hands on. I'd honestly rather be doing what he is so I can get rid of the aggression flowing through me. Instead I'm stuck at the fucking end of a hall making sure no one tries to get to the girls after they leave the stage. The private rooms are on the other side of the room and I see Rubber standing over there in the same position I'm in.
Jay is currently at the opposite end of the bar from Eagle and watching over the men seated there as they laugh and cause a scene with one of the waitresses. Jay doesn't hesitate to make his way into the group of men surrounding our employee and get her out of there safely. When one of the men throw a punch at the back of Jay's head, he quickly turns and catches the fucker's fist in his hand and twists it until the douche canoe falls to the floor. I'm fucking impressed as our Prospect forces the asshole to his feet and leads him straight for the door to get rid of more trash.
"Titan, I need to step out back for my break. Are you coming with me or do you want someone else to?" Tyra asks me as she comes up from their dressing room.
"I'll go with you. Give me a second to get someone over here. Go back in the dressin' room until you hear me knock. It's fuckin' insane out here and I don't want you to get hurt," I tell her, looking at Eagle who nods without me saying a word and starts making his way over to me.
The second he's in my spot, I make my way to the dressing room door and knock for Tyra to come outside. I really like Tyra because she leaves the guys alone and is so sweet. The only reason she's even here dancing is to put herself through school while taking care of her young daughter and grandma. Tyra's grandma is really sick and can't get health insurance for some reason. It's not my business. So, to provide her with the treatment and medicine she needs, Tyra started dancing here. She's really fucking good and makes a killing every single night. The men in our audience can't get enough of her. I think it's because she doesn't do private dances and only does her thing on the stage. Unlike some of the other girls, Tyra doesn't walk through the crowd between her sets. She remains in the back and checks on things at home before getting ready to go on the stage once again. Not a single one of us here has a problem with her unlike some others.
Tonight, we've made sure all the girls know not to go out for their breaks without one of us at their side. Eagle and I don't want to risk them being attacked in the parking lot with how everyone is acting tonight. If we had more guys that were able to leave the clubhouse or stop searching for Norbert, they'd be here in the parking lot so we can have the inside and outside protected at all times for the girls.
"How's your ol' lady doing, Titan?" Tyra asks me when we get outside and the door closes behind us.
"She's good. Frustrated and shit, but good. How's your girl and grandma?" I return, not having a problem making friendly conversation with Tyra.
"They're as good as they can be. My girl is talking up a storm now. Most of it's still baby talk and babble more than anything, but she's trying so hard. Today was actually a good day for my grandma. They're getting so few and far between that it's nice when she actually has one. Still, I've got a nurse in with her now and if I have to do anything during the day. It's hard but I'm making it work," she responds, a sadness filling her face as she takes a deep drag of her cigarette.
"I'm sorry, Tyra. If there's anythin' we can do, you let us know," I tell her, looking out over the parking lot.
"Thank you. That means a lot. I'm ready to go back in," she says, tossing her cigarette into the can we keep out here for the girls and anyone else who smokes.
Walking Tyra back in the club, I don't move until she's safely behind the dressing room door before moving up to Eagle so he can make his way back to the bar. Before I can get to him, I'm pulled into his office and the door is slammed shut behind me. Whirling around, I find Cammie in the office with me, leaning against the door as she locks it.
"What the fuck are you doin' here?" I yell at her, watching every move she makes as I remain standing in my spot.
"I'm here for you, baby. I can't get to you at the clubhouse anymore and it's been way too long since I've seen you. I know you've missed me. Come on, Titan. Fuck me so you can officially claim me as your ol' lady," she says, stripping out of her clothes without me stopping her because I don't want to get close enough to touch her. I don't even look lower than her face that's covered in make-up, bruises, and a few scabs as if she were digging at her skin.
"I don't fuckin' want you, Cammie. You're not even supposed to be here at the strip club because you were banned from all club property. I will never fuck you, claim you, or have anythin' to do with you. I've got an ol' lady and I love her. She gives me everythin' I'll ever need in my fuckin' life and you couldn't even come close to makin' me feel the way she does," I tell her, stepping back when she advances on me and reaches out to touch my body.
Cammie doesn't listen to anything I say to her as she continues stalking me through the office. When I get close to the desk, I press the button Hawk installed to alert the others that there's a problem in here. Eagle has his keys and can get in the room. Plus, he can pull up the camera feed for this room on his phone.
"Titan, stop lying to me. We both know you'd never claim that fat piece of shit as an ol' lady. She won't ever be able to get on the back of your bike without making you crash because she's so fucking fat. And when the other chapters show up, you'll be the laughing stock of the club with her at your side. Having me at your side makes all the sense in the world. I'm skinny, sexy, and all the men want me," she says, proud that she's managed to put down my ol' lady while thinking that I'll stand by and take it without saying anything to her.
"You don't ever fuckin' talk about my ol' lady like that again. Dallas is the best woman I've ever met in my life and she gives me every fuckin' thing I need as I just said. She's been on the back of my bike, is in my bed every fuckin' night, rides my cock like a fuckin' champion, and no one will ever fuckin' laugh at me because Dallas is the perfect woman for me and everyone sees it when we're together. If you actually thought I'd want an ol' lady that supposedly every man wants, you'd be dead wrong. Dallas is actually faithful and knows what loyalty means. You'd never be faithful to me and would cheat every second you got the chance to like the slut you are. Get the fuck outta my sight before I have Savage make one call and you're ended. I'm sick of your fuckin' bullshit and don't want to see you ever again," I bark out, my voice startling her as she finally steps back and cowers from me.
"You're gonna pay for that, Titan. I'm gonna make sure that fat skank is taken from you and then you'll have no one," she screams out as the door of the office bursts open with Eagle and Savage stepping inside.
Cammie spins around so fast she falls on her ass. Looking up at the two new men in the room, fear fills her. She knows she fucked up and there's no coming back from this shit.
"I'm makin' the call whether the rest of the guys want me to or not. You're fuckin' done, Cammie. We've all put up with your shit for far longer than we should have. I'm gonna make sure Summer sends her best girl down here to deal with your ass," Savage states, pulling his phone from his pocket and typing on the screen before putting it to his ear.
"You can't do this! Titan is my man and that fat slut stole him from me," Cammie screams as Eagle bends down and grabs her by the arm.
I watch on as he leads her from his office and out the back door. Her clothes are left on the floor as Savage talks to Summer on the phone. I've never met the girl, but I know everyone involved with the Wild Kings loves her and she's done a lot over the years to help multiple clubs. By the time Savage is off the phone with her, Eagle is back in his office. He tells me to go home and be with my ol' lady after Savage lets us know that Summer's gonna send two girls down to deal with the skank. I leave Entice and head to the clubhouse so I can climb into bed with my woman. Dallas is the only woman I want and she'll know about Cammie's visit here tonight. I'm not ever gonna keep that shit from her because eventually it will come out and damage the trust she has in me. That's not how I wanna live my life and I won't make her feel like everyone else has with the exception of Emmie and her dad. Dallas is my heart and soul and I'll protect her at all costs.