“Big boobs and red hair.” Passive-aggressive queen B.
He bops his head. “Thanks for letting me know.”
It will make my life easier at the clubhouse if she likes someone else.
Once we get into town, Rage asks, “Where do you work?”
“Crown Village Seafood Restaurant, on the main road.”
After he parks outside the restaurant, he comes over to my side of the truck and holds out a hand to help me down. “Thank you,” I say, but then I hear the beep of the truck locking. I peer over my shoulder to see Rage following me. “What are you doing?”
He puts his hands in the pockets of his jeans and glances down before making eye contact. “I’m coming with you.”
My stomach drops. Ofcourse he is. “Axle is forcing you to watch me, isn’t he?”
Rage doesn’t reply. His lips are set in a firm line. Rage seems harmless, so I decide not to make his life difficult and walk inside.
“She’s back,” Mel says, her eyes wide. I smile at her, but she looks over my shoulder, her smile brightening ten-fold. She comes over and whispers, “Who’s that?”
“Rage. A new prospect for the MC.”
“Wow! He’s fiiine.”
I grin at her and turn to Rage. “Take a seat anywhere. I’ll be setting up and assisting in the kitchen.”
“I’ve got to follow you into the kitchen, though.”
I blow out a calming breath. “You’re literally going to follow me into the kitchen?” I ask, unable to keep the disbelief out of my voice.
“Yes, I can’t see you from out here.”
He’s taking his job too literally. “Trust me, I’ll be fine. Axle never followed me in there.” Well... he did once, but I won’t tell Rage that.
Rage gives me a suspicious look.
“Go sit down. You’ll find a menu on the table, and you can order something to eat. Would you like a drink?”
“Water, thanks.”
I leave, go into the kitchen, and get my apron out.
Mel’s at my side. “He’s like...” She flaps a hand in front of her face, fanning herself.
Cameron comes out of his office with his hands up. “Is that another War Brothers MC member?” He looks me up and down with a sneer. “How many are you with?”
I scoff. Even though I try not to let it, his words still cut. “Axle’s got something on, so Rage has decided to... join me today.”
Cameron straightens his spine. “I told you I don’t want any MC members here. You’ve disappointed me,” he says, shaking his head. “If my parents see the security cameras and see you’ve brought them here, I can’t stop them from letting you go.”
If I can get another job, I don’t really mind, apart from missing out on the good tips. There’d be less bickering between Axle and me.
“Don’t you think it’s too much?” he asks, but before I can answer, he carries on talking. “It’s harassment, and it’s not healthy.”
“It’s not harassment,” I’m quick to point out. Unhealthy, maybe...
“Oh, they can harass me,” Mel says in a sultry voice. I try not to smile at her. Cameron’s eyes narrow.
“What? If anything, you’ll get more female customers. The cougars with their ugly rich old husbands are going to enjoy perving on him while eating their meals. In saying that, I’m going to go talk to Rage and work my magic.” She hastily leaves, and I’m left with Cameron, who’s staring at me.
