My Protector

Chapter 13

"Come on, we got work to do." They both turn to leave as a soft moan escapes from Angel and stops them. Her eyes open, wincing as her eyelids flutter a couple times, still adjusting to the light. Her dogs stand, wagging and licking her features, excited to see her awake.

"Axel?" Her voice is brittle and scratchy as she stares me down; the corners of her eyes glisten with tears. I walk over and offer a small smile as I offer her a drink of water. Angel uses the bed remote and eases the bed up, her face pinches as she accepts the drink.

"I'm here." Footsteps echo off the tile floor and I turn with an arched brow as the new figure appears.

"I'd prefer if we didn't have animals on the premises; it's not sanitary." Henry's snobbish voice penetrates the peace of the room; it reminds me of one of the many reasons we fired him. I glance towards Angel and watch as a calm settles in her eyes as she scans over his pretentious face. This'll be intriguing.

"I think it'd be best if you removed your head from your ass, buddy. If I want my animals with me, then I will. As for your snobby ass, I'll just skin it! Now, I think it'd be best if you got the fuck away from me; I'd appreciate it." Her southern accent thickens as she grows mad, her cheeks tinge with color for the first time since she's woken up. Henry opens his mouth and fires back his own retort.

"Listen, lady, I'm the professional. I highly doubt you even graduated high school. I'm sure the only reason I'm treating you is because of your services in the club. I don't take orders from whores." My eyes narrow as he turns his nose up in the air, as if he has any authority here.

I turn my head at Lily's whines and Hulk's low growl; I stare at Angel, interested as she tilts her head, her eyes twitch slightly. "Listen here dick breath, I don't know who you are, or who you think you are. If you are a professional, you need to learn some bedside manners. Now, leave before I let Hulk take your fucking arm off." Hulk jumps down from the bed as he releases a growl and bares his teeth.

Henry must be a fucking nimrod. "You can't do that; I have witnesses who will testify against you." Henry once again mouths off, I shake my head; he deserves this.

"Ass hat, I'm sure the eye witnesses you speak of, have no issue turning a blind eye. Hulk, pounce." Her voice carries out strong and smooth. The command falls on Hulk's ears easily; his muscles ripple as he lunges at his target, teeth bared. Saliva flies from his mouth as he barks, snarls and growls at Henry. The man stumbles back and falls on his ass as Hulk continues to lung at him, terrorizing him. Henry screams and kicks at Hulk who dodges the move standing on his chest as his teeth gnash in his face. "Hulk, leave it!" Angel commands again and stops Hulks movements.

Hulk leaves Henry, his recent refreshment of training still fresh in his mind as he jumps back onto the bed with Angel. She kisses his head, murmuring soft words of gratitude. "You crazy fucking bitch!" She glances at him, a glint settles in her eyes.

"You should take this as a lesson, next time I'll let him use you as his chew toy."

"I'm going to send animal control after that fucking thing! You're going to be sued for this shit." I grow rigid at his threat, Digger and Snake haul him into a standing position. Leaving her side, I move to fist his white jacket.

"Our contract still stands, you speak of this to anyone, your ass will be six foot under. I'll make damn sure you go through hell to get there. I suggest you remove yourself from this property; next time I hear a threat like that, it will be returned." His eyes widen and he shakes. Digger and Snake remove the pale man; his eyes flash towards Angel only to pale more.

Angel is sitting in bed, her head rests against Hulk, as she runs one hand over his pelt. With her eyes closed, a soft hum leaves her lips; her other hand is buried in the fur of Lily. Dozer is using her uninjured leg as a pillow as he lays between her legs, watching Angel intently. A precious moment between a woman and her animals. Footsteps approach and shatter the intimate moment.

"He left." I want to curse Digger six ways to Sunday for disrupting the precious moment. Her eyes open, bouncing between everyone's before they zero in on mine; a heavy look settled within her beautiful orbs.

"Why?" That simple question makes me break eye contact with her. I give a nod to Digger and Snake before I walk to the bed. Greeted with vulnerability, she's shaken and has every right to be. Her home was destroyed, her world savagely torn apart by the demons of her past. I sit down, Hulk stares at me as I raise my hands. Angel made sure I understood the precautions I need to take after he's 'protected' her. I'm not about to be his chew toy.

"Angel, an enemy found out we have a private Doctor; followed you." I speak carefully and keep my tone even. Her eyes water and I grab her hand, an effort to comfort her. Angel's eyes water and Lily stands to lick away the salty trails. Dozer whines, still unsure of this.

"I don't understand. Why would they attack me because I'm a private Doctor to the MC? It makes little sense." She whispers out, her voice brittle as tears struggle to the surface.

"Baby G, I don't understand why they thought it was going to be a good idea to attack you and your place. What I know is that these bastards are going to be hunted and punished. I won't let them get away with it; they will pay for it." I stand as I speak, reaching to caress her cheek softly. These fuckers will die.

I see her eyes narrow on mine when I pull away and her lips purse. "I don't got a say in this claim now, do I?" A grin races across my face as I throw my head back with a laugh, I shake my head.

"Nope, not a one, Baby G. Now, get some rest, we're going under lock down. We're going to secure the grounds and the infirmary. We'll have guards placed around the compound. Once you are well enough to move; you'll room with me. If there is anything that you need. Message me and only me; we may have a leak within the MC. And if so, I want this weasel bastard's head on a platter." A rumble emits from my chest as I stare at the wall, I'm pissed.

A soft and delicate hand wraps around my wrist, I raise my eyes back to hers. Seeing a soft emotion play through her eyes, her thumb caresses along my pulse point. "Be careful, if there is a weasel, it could be dangerous." She pats my arm awkwardly, as if she's unsure what she wants. Angel gives her head a shake and leans back into the pillows, offering me a gentle smile. I caress her cheek and lean in to kiss her forehead, my nose burns at the cleaning products used to sterilize her wounds. I brush her hair behind her ear and turn to leave, she needs rest, me hovering over her won't do anything.