Smolder: A Devil Chaser's MC Romance by L Wilder Read Free Book Online

go.”
    “I’m not going anywhere without you,” Gage said just as Renegade stepped into the room. The room instantly filled with tension as Gage turned to see him standing there.
           “Is he the reason you won’t listen to me? You just don’t get it, do you?” Gage shouted as he stared at Renegade.
    “Let’s take this conversation outside,” Renegade said as he glared at Gage.
    “I’ve got nothing to say to you,” Gage roared.
    “Gage, stop! Just go!” I yelled.
    “I’ll leave, but I want you to think about something. Where was he when your brother died, and you were crying yourself to sleep every damn night? Where was this asshole when you were moving into your new apartment and starting your new job?” Gage asked as he reached for my hand. “I was there for you when you needed someone. I’ll always be here for you.” He sounded so sincere as his thumb brushed over the knuckles of my hand. I almost believed him.
    Before I realized what was happening, Gage’s hand was ripped from mine as Renegade grabbed him by the throat shoved him flat against the wall. Gage’s face turned bright red, and the vein on the side of his head started pulsing as Renegade tightened his grip.
    “She said it was time for you to go, dickhead. You need to leave now while you can still walk out of here!” Renegade said as he released him from his grasp.
    Gage inhaled a deep breath, visibly relieved he could breathe again. He glanced back at me before he walked out of the room. Renegade quickly removed his cut and laid it on the chair before he followed him out the door.
    My heart was racing, and I felt like I was going to have a panic attack. I could only imagine what was happening outside. Renegade had never been one to control his temper. I could still remember the day when some guys tried to jump Ace in the old Quick Mart parking lot. The three men were obviously drunk and looking for trouble. They were talking shit about his DC cut, and one of them took a swing at him. Renegade had two of the guys tackled and on the ground before they ever had a chance to throw a punch. He kept hitting them over and over. He almost killed the bigger guy, but Ace pulled him off before it was too late.
    There was no one to stop him today. I knew he wasn’t going to let Gage get away without a fight. I could see the rage in his eyes when he grabbed him by the throat. I just hoped that he wouldn’t take it too far. I didn’t want him to get arrested just because Gage was an idiot.
    This is all too much for me to deal with right now. Gage actually seemed sorry for hurting me. I don’t want to seem like one of those girls that just forgives the guy that abused them, but I can see how it happens. I’m not stupid. I could never go back to him, but he did bring up some valid points.
    I need to get out of this damn hospital, so my life can get back to normal. There’s only one problem. Things aren’t going back to normal. I’m going to be staying with Renegade for the next few weeks. He’s going to be “taking care” of me, and I look like a damn chipmunk on crack. I know the swelling around my eyes has finally gone down because I can finally open my eyes all the way. The bruises on my arms have turned dark purple, so I can only imagine my face looks the same. It doesn’t hurt as much when I take a deep breath, so maybe I’m healing fast.
    The sooner I can get back on my feet, the better. I’m not looking forward to being an invalid around Renegade. I don’t want him feeling sorry for me. I’ve been through worse than this, and I don’t want him to think that I’m weak or needy. I don’t want to be a charity case for Renegade or the DCs. I’ll have to prove to him that I can handle things without him.
     

Chapter 9
    Renegade
     
     
    That motherfucker had a lot of nerve showing up here today. He was talking all that shit to Taylor, and I could tell she was actually starting to buy into it. He’s a smooth talker, but