Chapter 21

Viper

I arrived at the rink early and had a prospect check the outside. I wanted to get there before the photographer. I didn’t like the idea of Sabine being photographed anyway and I don’t know this guy. Rocket called me jealous. Maybe I am a little. All these people know Sabine better than I do. I will get there but it seems far away right now. The main thing is I don’t want some guy looking at my girl in her workout clothes. I don’t want any guy looking at what is mine. Period. So I’m going to be keeping a close eye on this guy.

I go inside and see Nixon and several Devils roaming around. I see Stone, the Devils enforcer at the wall of the rink with his arms crossed. I see he is talking to Anna. What is she doing here? I walk over to the and nod at Stone before greeting Anna. “ Hey Anna. I didn’t expect to see you here.” I said. “ I’m always here for shoot day.” Anna said. I tilt my head questioning her. “ Viper, I’m Sabine’s costume designer. I’m here in case there are any adjustments or alterations that need to be made.” Anna said.

I know Anna has been making costumes for years. That’s what she does for work. I never paid attention until I saw some of Lilly’s costumes. I don’t know much about it but her work looks good to me. And I knew she had a large client base. That’s when it clicks in my head. The day Anna said she lost a client. “ The client you lost. It was Sabine.” I said.

Anna smiles and nods. “ When I figured out the link between you and Sabine I knew she was acting out in hurt. I gave her time to calm down. We talked it out.” she said. “ So Sabine hired you back.” I said getting the gist of it. “ It is more than that, Viper. I have known Sabine since she was five. I wasn’t worried about her being my client.I was worried that I had lost a girl I see as my adopted daughter.” Now I feel like shit. Because of my actions and the hurt I caused Sabine Anna lost someone very close to her. Even for a short time.

Just one more thing I caused by being an idiot. “ Anna, I can't begin to tell you how sorry I am.” I said. Annan shakes her head “ We fixed things and we're fine now. You want to fix things. Don’t hurt her again. Sabine is too precious to be hurt like that.” “ You have my word on my kutte I will not hurt Sabine again.” I vowed. “ I knew you were raised right, boy. Now I need to help Sabine.” Anna said. She hugs Stone. That is odd to see. Stone isn’t the hugging type.

“ You two play nice.” Anna said as she left. I stand at the wall next to Stone and wait. Stone never turns to look at me but he says “ I’m sure you have heard this before. If you hurt Pixie again I will end you. Your club won’t stop me.” “ I can respect that. You have my word I want to win her back. I won’t hurt her like I did before.” I told him. “ Your word don’t mean shit to me right now. And you won’t hurt her at all. If Pixie so much as sheds a tear because of you I will beat your ass. Pixie may not be blood but she is my sister. I have her back just like I have my brother's back.” he said.

“ Duly noted.” I said. Stone looked like he was going to say something but was interrupted by a high pitched squeal shouting “ Stone.” We turn and see Sabine running around the rink dodging anyone in her way. I see Stone, one of the fericestd guys I know, smile and soften his body. I have never seen this guy smile.In the seven years I have known him, his body is always tense and ready for a fight. But one squeal from Sabine and the guy melts like ice cream on a hot day in July.

I should take a picture because no one at the club will believe me. What he does next shocks me even more. He crouches down to catch Sabine who has just taken a running leap at him. It makes sense that he would get lower because the man is six foot six. Stone cradles Sabine to his chest like a baby. I hate to say it but Sabine does look like a toddler in Stone’s arms size wise.

Sabine wraps her arms around his neck and lays her head on his shoulder. She looks up at him poking out her bottom like looking cute as hell. I hate the way he is holding her. Yes, I’m jealous because all of the Devil’s get to hold her and touch her. Even in just a sisterly fashion. It is more than I have been able to do. I want Sabine in my arms. I want to hold her. To kiss her. I want her in my bed every night. I want Sabine under me with nothing on but a smile. I want her on top of me screaming my name.

I want her to wear my mark and my kutte so everyone knows that this awesome sexy as hell girl is mine. I’m broken from my thoughts when I hear Sabine fake whine “ I haven’t seen you in weeks. I thought you forgot about me.” Stone kisses the top of her head and says “ I could never forget my best girl. With Casper here I have to help at the club more.” Sabine suddenly gets serious and sits up the best she can with Stone holding her. “ Am I keeping Casper and Ice away for too long? I can hire some other people. I can talk to Viper and see if he can loan me a few more of his guys to take the strain off the Devils.”

That is Sabine. Always worried about others before herself. She reminds me of Merigold in some ways. Her sweet nature. Her caring for others. The joy she gets from kids. I have seen her work with kids as she trains them. She is going to be a great mother one day. I just hope I am part of that. Stone says “ Sweet girl you know there is no place we would rather be than keeping you safe. You don’t worry about the club. We have it handled. Let us do our job. You just focus on your practices.” He pushes a piece of hair behind Sabine’s ear with a gentleness I didn’t think Stone was capable of. I know I have my jaw on the floor. “ Because we can’t wait to hold you up in the winners box again.” Stone said.

Sabine smiles and kisses Stone’s cheek “ I’ll make you proud of me. I promise.” “ I’m always proud of you. No matter what happens. Since you are wearing your robe, I’m guessing you have your costume on. So let’s get this show on the road.” Stone said. I was caught up in the way Stone was acting. I didn't notice Sabine wearing a mint green robe that goes all the way to the floor. I’m about to say something when I hear “ I am here my darlings.” I turn my head and see a short, thin man about five foot seven walking down the ramp. But that wasn’t what grabbed my attention. Well not the only thing. The man was wearing bright pink pants and a white tee-shirt with ‘Fabulous’ written across it in pink glitter.

“ Now where is my favorite fairy so we can get started?” the guy asked. I’m guessing this is the photographer. And if I’m not totally off my mark this guy is gay. “ I’m right here, Simon.” Sabine says still in Stone’s arms. “ Oh my Pixie. Always surrounded by such yummy man meat. When are you going to learn to share?” Simone says. “ As soon as I find one that bats for your team I will share.” Sabine laughs. I have to bite my lip to keep from laughing. “ You, my lady, have a deal. Are you ready to get started?” Yep this guy is defiantly gay. My worries about a guy seeing my girl getting sweaty have evaporated. He isn't going to have his eyes on Sabine in anything other than a professional way. Now I know what Tank was talking about when he said it didn’t bother him when Connor and Lilly danced together on stage.

After a few minutes of catching up and Simon playfully flirting with Casper Sabine was all laced up and ready to hit the ice. Simon went from funny and flirty to serious. He grabbed three different cameras wrapping the straps around the back of his neck. He hopes up on the wall and walks around shouting instructions. “ Pixie, give me slow lap first. Stretch those legs in a few.” Nixon, Casper and Rocket are leaning on one side of the wall. Stone and I are in the same spot we have been since I got here. Sabine drops her robe, handing it to Nixon.

“ What the fuck is she wearing? There is nothing to it.” I grumble. Sabine is wearing a green body suit. Or at least part of one. Most of it is see- thru with crystals on it and several multi colored scarf type things that make up a skirt. “ Relax. She is completely covered even though it doesn’t look like it. It is made like that so Pixie is more aerodynamic. If the outfits are bulky or loose they could affect her speed or spins.” Stone says in a gruff voice. He is back to the Stone I know.

I watched the shoot that took thirty minutes. Simon was all over the place on the wall and the ice, taking photos non-stop. So times Sabine was spinning so fast I don’t see how Simon could have gotten a shot. I guess I will see when the others do. Simon calls break and we all go to the weight room. I stand at the back of the room to stay out of the way. I notice Stone is sticking to me. I guess he is watching to see if I fuck up.