Ruin and Rise(6)

He snagged the closest club whore that walked by, all but hauled her to his body, and strode down the hallway to his room. Yeah, he’d be fucking her good and hard tonight, and trying not to think about all the dark, delicious things he could do to a woman at Zeke’s.





Shakes stood in Zeke’s house after getting a call that he was needed, or more like demanded, to show up. He was tired from the revelation last night. Dani was pregnant, and they were going to have a little baby. He was so damn happy inside, but he couldn’t show it. Zeke’s reaction put a damper on the entire situation, and Shakes didn’t know whether or not to be happy about it in front of him.

Entering the house, he made his way toward the kitchen. He heard Zeke in there messing around. Standing in the doorway, he saw Zeke was making himself something to eat. He didn’t know if he should take this as a good or bad sign. Zeke wasn’t known for being domesticated.

“You took your time,” Zeke said, without looking up.

“You call me from the other side of the city during rush hour. It wasn’t going to be easy getting here.”

Zeke looked up. “Dani came to see me.”

Shakes tensed up, his hand going to his piece behind his back.

“I wouldn’t do that if I were you. I’ve told my boys that if they hear a gunshot and I’m dead, they’re to kill you instantly.” Zeke was always one step ahead.

“What the fuck do you want, Zeke?”

“Is that anyway to speak to your father-in-law?”

Gritting his teeth, Shakes forced himself to remain calm. Zeke nodded his head toward a seat, and Shakes reluctantly lowered himself into it. There was no way he could kill Zeke, not when it would hurt Daniella the most.

“Dani came to see me in one of my strip clubs. Scared me to fucking death when I saw her there.”

“Wait? She was actually at one of the strip clubs?” Shakes asked. It was news to him. He didn’t know that his woman was aware of any of the specific businesses her father was part of. The last place Shakes wanted her hanging out was near Zeke’s business. Fuck, she was pregnant, and she shouldn’t be doing that shit.

“Yeah, my thoughts exactly.”

“What did she see?” Shakes asked, annoyed.

“Nothing. She didn’t see anything, but she sure heard plenty.”

Cursing, Shakes ran fingers through his hair. “I don’t want her exposed to that kind of shit.”

“I didn’t want her exposed to the biker life, but I didn’t get what I wanted.”

“You were the one who made us take care of her. The only person you can blame is yourself. I don’t have to listen to this fucking shit. I love your daughter. I’ve proven that.”

“And now you’ve knocked her up.”

Shakes paused, and stared at the man who could make him disappear in a heartbeat. If Zeke really wanted him gone, he’d have been dead by now. “Is this what you wanted to talk to me about?”

“Why else would you be here,” Zeke said. “I didn’t want her to be at my strip club. I’ve tried to keep that shit away from her.”

“I didn’t want her to come and see you. I wanted to handle it. It’s my business.”

“And it’s my daughter’s business as well. Don’t start to push her out of it.”

Shakes stood up, glaring at him. “Don’t fucking do that. Dani shouldn’t be anywhere near you.”

“And you think you’re any better?” Zeke asked.

Before he knew it, Shakes had drawn his gun and was pointing it at Zeke. He wasn’t surprised to see Zeke doing exactly the same.

“Well, we’re at this point again, Shakes,” Zeke said. “Have you got the balls to do it?”

“Fuck you.”

“I’m Dani’s father, your unborn baby’s grandfather. Are you going to kill me?” Zeke asked, taunting him.

“What about me?” Shakes asked.

“What about you?” Derision leaked from Zeke’s voice. Shakes didn’t have a problem with how Zeke viewed him. He couldn’t stand the bastard himself.

“I’m the love of Dani’s life. It’s my baby in her belly, my ring on her finger, and my last name that she bears. You going to put me in the ground? You would never see her again.”

They both had a great deal of power that they could use against the other.

“What the fuck is going on?” Dani asked, shocking both men as she walked into the kitchen. Neither of them lowered their weapons, and Shakes didn’t look away from Zeke. One moment of weakness and he’d be a dead fucker.

“We’re having a little discussion, honey,” Zeke said.