Stretch’s back arched and he grunted, releasing into Cash’s mouth. Satisfied, Cash shot off. Breathing hard, he laid next to Stretch and took him into his arms.
He kissed his shoulder, his grief and heartache assuaged for the moment. Nothing would alleviate it until he saw Fee. “We’re going to the hospital and pretend this doesn’t affect us anymore than it does the rest of the guys. Understand?”
“I don’t know if I can,” he admitted.
Cash grabbed Stretch’s soft cock and massaged. “Of course you can. Fee needs us at her side. We can’t fucking bitch out because we’re afraid of what Outlaw might see in our faces.”
Stretch nodded. “We’d never forgive ourselves if she dies and we’re not at her side.”
“She’s not dying,” Cash gritted out. “Whatever else we’re facing we’re going to get through this.”
“We should have never given each other up,” Stretch whispered, echoing Cash’s thoughts. He’d be easy to convince. It was Fee who was stubborn. “We should’ve continued as we were.”
“She wasn’t happy,” Cash reminded him, releasing Stretch’s cock, and laying on his pillow. “You weren’t fucking happy.”
“Were you?” Bitter laughter escaped Stretch. “You must’ve been. You gave us up easy enough.”
“I wasn’t happy, but I’m not fucking crying over shit I can’t change.” Cash blew out a harsh breath, reminding himself not to lose his temper. “You and I together didn’t feel right without Fee here.”
“She’s not here now.”
“I needed comfort. I thought you did, too.”
Stretch stiffened. “This was a pity fuck?”
“We didn’t fuck,” he reminded him. “A pity suck, maybe?”
“Asshole.”
“Either way, we were pitying each other.”
Stretch faced Cash. “Once again, you’ve used sex in place of emotion. You could’ve comforted me without this. A hug would’ve done.”
Maybe, he did hide behind sex. Cash had never explored the accusation in depth. It wasn’t important now, since random sex was a thing of his past.
The doorbell rang, followed by urgent pounding.
“You’re expecting company?”
“No, but I’m not at the club and my phone is charging.” Standing, Cash reached for his jeans. “This is probably about Fee.”
Stretch stared at the ceiling. “You’re right.”
“Remember to play it cool.”
“I will.”
“Burn the fucking clothes you had on. They’re full of blood. Grab something from my closet to wear.”
“Ghost, you in here?”
Cash’s brows snapped together at the sound of Slipper’s voice. As if the gravity of Fee’s injury wasn’t enough. If the man found Stretch here, he’d kill both of them. Fuck!
Stretch lay frozen in silence and fear. Cash placed a finger over his lips.
As the bedroom door creaked open, Cash stepped into the hallway, forcing Slipper back.
Slipper offered a sly grin and indicated his cock. “I should’ve known you were in here fucking.”
This statement must’ve gone over well with Stretch. Not that Cash’s wild parties were a secret, but Stretch was at a very vulnerable place right now and Cash wanted to protect him. Besides, Cash hadn’t fucked anyone else since the breakup, although Slipper didn’t know that.
“How the fuck did you get into my house, motherfucker?” he growled, not responding to Slipper’s words.
“You don’t want me in your fucking house, keep your fucking door locked.”
Fuck, Cash had forgotten to lock the door behind Stretch. “What’s up?” he asked, irritated with himself.
Slipper made a production of looking up and down the short hallway. “Stretch around?”
“No,” Cash lied without flinching, remembering his bike. It must’ve been parked in front of the house. He wouldn’t ask, though, to raise Slipper’s suspicions even further. “Now what do you want? I’m neglecting my cock and it isn’t happy.”
“Prez sent me here. He wants you at Mercy Hospital. His kid sister bad off. Stabbed and beaten. Stretch reported a motherfucker named Noah is responsible. Outlaw’s real upset. We’re having an emergency meeting.”
“Fuck. I’ll be there soon.”
Slipper glanced at the door behind Cash. “I’ll wait for you. We can go together.”
Suspicion glinted in Slipper’s eyes. Cash gave in to the pressure, deciding to tread with care. He didn’t want to risk Stretch again. Ushering Slipper away would worsen the situation and he’d start to study Cash as Cowboy had Stretch before attacking him.