Teller
My truck’sthe first one to pull into the clubhouse parking lot. Rooster slides his truck into a spot near me.
The rest of the guys roar in one by one.
Rock had returned in Wrath’s truck. Whatever they wanted to discuss, I’m sure I’ll hear about later.
Murphy’s in my passenger seat. Carter and June are sound asleep in the back.
Murphy twists around and watches them for a minute. “I almost hate to wake them up.”
“You’re such a dad.”
“Speaking of, what are the odds Wrath and Rock didn’t kill each other on the way back?” Murphy asks.
“Nah, Z was with them to mediate. They’ll be fine.”
Murphy jerks his head toward the back seat. “They’re kinda cute together.”
“Please don’t.”
I open my door and Swan jumps back. “Is he okay?”
“Yeah. Exhausted but he’ll be okay.”
Inside the truck, I hear Murphy attempting to wake up Carter and June.
“Hey,” I say to Swan. “We brought a girl back with us. She’s had a rough time. Think you could get her settled in a room, some clean clothes, or whatever?” A long time ago, Trinity would’ve taken charge in a situation like this. Swan needs a bit more persuading to tend to the new girl.
“Sure.” She hesitates and wrings her hands again. “I can do that. What’s her name?”
“June.” I walk Swan to the other side of the truck, where Murphy’s helping June out and introduce them. “Swan’s going to find you a place to stay.”
June nods quickly. “Thank you.”
Once they disappear inside, Murphy slaps my arm. “Your little bro’s hard to wake up.”
“Blake!” Heidi runs down the front steps and launches herself at him.
“Geez, he’s fine,” I grumble.
“Teller?” Carter calls from inside the truck.
I return to the other side and open his door. “Hey, sleeping beauty.”
He smirks and turns, dangling his feet over the edge. “It’s really starting to hurt now,” he says quietly.
“Sorry. The doc should be here soon.”
“Cool.” He reaches for me, curling his fingers to motion me closer. “I meant what I said before. Thank you for giving a shit and finding me.” He swallows hard and shifts his gaze away. “I know I give you a hard time but—”
“Kinda comes with the territory.”
“Yeah, I know you and Murphy are always busting on each other but…guys like you don’t usually look out for guys like me.”
I cock my head, picking up on some pain under those words. “What does that mean?”
“You know.” He waves his arm up and down. “You’re all ultra-alpha and stuff.”