All the laughter stopped as soon as he raised his voice at her. The guys scooted their chairs back, getting in position. Nobody talked to one of ours like that.
“I’ve got it. Get out of here,” I said, knowing it would be less messy with them out of there. I was the president, I took care of my own, and Angel was mine.
Angel’s eyes went wide when she noticed me standing there. I’d been partially hidden by the crew, but as they got up, I was revealed in all my rage.
The guy was wagging his finger at Angel, but her attention wasn’t on him. She was watching me, her bottom lip between her teeth, chewing on it slightly. Her shoulders got more rigid when she noticed the guys were filing out of the bar, without me.
When I felt it was safe, and all the guys were gone, I headed over to Angel. I studied her as I moved. Her hair was longer, and purple at the bottom now. Her body had matured to the point of goddess. She looked older, mature, and sexy as fuck.
I cracked my neck from side to side. I was looking forward to a fight, and this dickwad was providing me the perfect opportunity.
“It’s fine, Demon.” Angel didn’t even bother waiting for who I assumed was her boss to stop talking to acknowledge me.
Smart girl.
“You can’t bring those types of customers into my bar. I know who your dad is, but I hired you anyway.” Her boss continued, steamrolling over her as if she didn’t even talk.
“Angel, if you don’t want me to go to jail tonight, I suggest coming outside with me. If I stand here any longer, I’m going to hurt him. I’m giving you this choice because I know you would be pissed if I didn’t, but it won’t last long before I decide for you.” The edge in my voice finally stopped her asshole boss from commenting any further.
“Who the fuck are you?”
I stepped forward, my jaw creaking from the pressure.
And the choice was made.
“I’m taking my break.” Angel went around the bar yanking off her apron. When she got close enough, I grabbed her hand, and pulled her out the front door.
“I had it in there. I didn’t need your help.” She yanked her arm from mine. Her hands went directly to her hips.
“I know you had it in there.”
My confession took her by surprise. She opened and closed her mouth, letting out her breath like a deflating tire.
“I know you had it in there, but what I don’t understand is why you’re in there in the first place? What the hell, Angel.”
“I need a temporary job until the position at the hospital opens up for me in a couple months.”
“Why didn’t you come to the clubhouse? I would’ve given you a job. Hell, Rukus would love some help.”
“I didn’t want to be near you.” She threw her hands up in the air. “What are you even doing here? I specifically told everyone not to tell you I was back.”
I felt like the air was being sucked out of my lungs. Fuck, this girl could pack a verbal punch. I rubbed my hand over my chest. Her confession hurt. Hell, I was even on my best behavior tonight. Didn’t she appreciate that her boss wasn’t bloodied on the ground? My restraint deserved a fucking medal.
“Hey, leave her alone.” A very drunk man stumbled toward us. He was weaving from side to side as if he was on a ship during a storm.
“Sir, I’m fine. Thank you for your help.” Angel gave him a big fake smile. Her hand was on my chest to keep me from kicking his ass for interrupting us.
Yeah, not going to happen.
My restraint was all used up for tonight.
As if she could read my thoughts, she whispered, “Leave him alone. He’s drunk. You could kill him, and then you’d end up in jail. I bet that wasn’t something you planned on doing tonight.”
I snorted. Girl was a damn mind reader.
I moved to block her from him, not liking the wild look in his eyes.
“Why don’t you let me walk you to your car? You can thank me for getting you away from this asshole.” He weaved even closer to us.