“I can’t guarantee that.”
“You don’t know the full extent of what this guy knows. He could be a huge help to our own government as well as added protection over here. He’s a big man with a hell of a lot of power. My best guess as to why he’s waited this long is because he’d been waiting for the right people to get in touch with him.”
Everything Tate said made sense. Stephen knew he’d have to do a deal. “Call him. We’ll get this sorted out. Remind him this could take a few months. None of us are judges or lawyers, but we’ll get everything paid so he gets a decent hearing and whatever else he needs.”
“There is no way we could work to have a criminal transferred. We don’t have that kind of power,” James said.
“We don’t have that kind of power, but my contacts who were after Dominic will want whatever information this Dane has to help bring down other criminals. They’ll make a deal. It will take time and will require a guarantee that he’ll be watched. Sean and I can provide that,” Lucas said.
“I don’t like it, but at this moment that’s our only option,” Tate said.
They all nodded in agreement. There was nothing else they could do. Everyone left the office apart from James.
“Do you have any fucking clue what you’re doing?” James asked the moment the door closed giving them privacy.
“I’m doing what needs to be done. We can’t take Eugene down. We don’t know where he is or what he’s doing. This is our only shot.” Stephen stood up to leave the office.
“You’re talking about housing a criminal!”
“I’m talking about saving the fucking club and protecting my woman. I don’t give a shit about anything else. If you’ve got a better idea I’m all ears, but until you do, I’m taking the criminal.” He slammed out of the office to see Ursula waiting for him. Violet was leaving with Cadeon.
James walked out of the office. He ignored Stephen and went straight to Ursula. “You’re a lovely girl. Please, keep an eye on this one.” Then he walked out.
“Are you ready to leave?”
“Yes.”
The drive home was quiet, and when they walked inside Stephen went straight to his office. He phoned his lawyer giving him a run-down of all the problems happening with the club. His lawyer sounded pissed with the instructions, but he agreed to sort it out. After some time, Stephen shut down the computer and took a small drink of whiskey before making his way upstairs. The light in the bedroom was off. Ursula lay in the bed. He didn’t know if she was asleep or not.
He threw his clothes to the floor getting in behind her. “I love you,” he said.
“I love you, too.”
Stephen wrapped his arms around her, holding her close. There was nothing he wouldn’t do to keep her safe.
“Make love to me, Stephen.”
Turning her to him, he kissed her deeply. For the rest of the night he loved her body showing her with more than words how much he loved her.
Chapter Seventeen
Over the next few days Ursula spent as much time at Possession as possible. She liked the comfort it provided. Also, she didn’t have to stay at home while Stephen went to the club. Most of the time Violet sat in one area waiting for Cadeon, but Ursula liked exploring every area of the club. All the rooms were a mystery to her. The staff opened up to her about the running of the club. She liked being at the club while Stephen went about his business. After they’d made love a few nights ago, he’d told her everything that was happening at the club. She had learned a great deal about the problems.
All she wanted to do was help him the best way she could. He liked her presence, and it helped him deal with everything. There were a lot of discussions with several men entering his office. James stopped by to see her, but Sean and Lucas spent a great deal of time with her. The other men who frequented the club left her alone. She liked knowing she’d have peace and quiet.
Her family were excited about her engagement. Ruby was nervous about her marrying so young. She knew the moment her mother came to town she’d be instructed to take a pregnancy test. Ursula smiled at the thought. Stephen hadn’t known she was on birth control. When she’d told him she was, he’d asked her to stop taking it. She didn’t want to start a family straight away. Spending time with the man she loved meant more to her than anything else.
Lucas stopped near where she stood waiting for Stephen outside his office. He began talking, and soon she was hanging onto his every word as he told a joke. When it got to the punch line Ursula couldn’t help but chuckle. He always made her laugh, and she found him charming.