Duke: Fallen MC #1 by C.J. Washington Read Free Book Online Page A

through. Everyone at the table was listening intently. Kick and Hollywood stood nearby ensuring nobody else overheard. She then made a list of everyone she’d met or heard mentioned, including all the brothers and their rank, prospects, old ladies and even club sluts. Prez even asked for descriptions. Then she told them what she’d heard about Fallen MC and described any weapons she’d seen. She even described the whip and cane that Wrath had used on her.
    Then she ran through her day to day duties and activities. When she spoke of her punishments, everyone at the table was still and quiet. No one interrupted with questions or asked for clarification, like they had through the rest of her information. She could only hear the heavy breathing from Razor and an intermittent growl coming from Duke. Shel and Jewel were looking at her with glassy eyes. She didn’t want pity or sympathy. She’d lived through it and come out the other side when she was sure there were plenty of others who hadn’t. That was all behind her now. Eventually, she ran out of things to tell them. Leaning back and downing half the wine cooler in her hand in one gulp, she let herself relax slightly. Shel smiled at her.
    “Wow. That’s one hell of a memory. I don’t think I’d be able describe this place in as much detail.”
    “Yeah, well you learned to pay attention, especially around Wrath and his inside men. Get shit wrong and all hell rained down on you…..whether or not you deserved it. They didn’t bother with finding out the facts or the truth before doling out punishments. When you’re constantly looking for places to disappear, you remember every nook and cranny.”
    Shel stayed quiet, nodded her head and lifted her glass for Nicole to clink. All the brothers looked enraged and clearly wanted more details about the punishments that she’d briefly talked about. She could almost see their minds turning, thinking of the best ways to ask their questions, but that was her personal story and she wasn’t sharing. It had nothing at all to do with the information they wanted.
    “You got everything you need here?” Shel asked. Nicole could tell this was Shel reaching out.
    Nicole chortled. “I wouldn’t mind if someone would go to my apartment and get my bras.” Shel burst out laughing and Razor whined that it wasn’t necessary.
    “Typical brothers.” She rolled her eyes. “Anything else?”
    “Yeah, my clock. And if someone could go in my purse and get my bank card, draw some money and pay my landlord for the next couple of months rent, that would be great. I’m never giving that bastard my bank details. Also, can I get a lock for my door?”
    Shel, Razor and Hollywood broke into more laughter while everyone else looked stunned. She supposed it was quite a list to what she knew had been a rhetorical question. But if you don’t ask, you don’t get.
    “Sure, I’ll get that shit sorted for you. For now though, get your ass back behind the bar for two more hours while most of the brothers are still standing. I’ll come get you when you’re done and show you what you can do for me tomorrow.” Shel smiled and winked at her.
    Nicole didn’t mind being dismissed, especially by Shel. She seemed the type of woman she could be friends with. She needed to get her mind on something else, going over all that Riot stuff was giving her a headache and dragging up some memories she’d rather stay buried.
    “Thanks, Shel.” She returned Shel’s smile and went back to the bar.
    She could feel Duke’s gaze on her back. She didn’t have the mental energy to be pissed at him anymore. After listening to some of the stories they’d mentioned of their dealings with a Riot, Nicole could understand why Duke would do anything to give them the upper hand. She had ignored him completely through the entire conversation. He had a way of muddling her brain and at the time she wanted to stay mad at him. If only she could stop wanting him, but she