“It’s what I can carry home.So today, I’d take this section, as it’s Monday.This part Tuesday, and you see how the rest goes.”
“And you still don’t want to learn to drive?”
“No, I don’t.”She shrugged.“I like the walk, and I like Creek.”She offered him a smile.“You know, on Halloween, I tend to carry a large bag of candy, and when I see the little kids in their costumes, I dish out the candy.”She frowned.“Saying that out loud makes me sound weird, but it’s not weird.”
“You giving little kids sweets, you know, stranger and all that.”
“Stop it, they know who I am.”She shook her head.“It’s fun, and besides, they come to the house as well.”
“You want kids?”Crow asked.
That question took her off guard.“Uh, some day, I guess.You?”she asked.
She looked toward him, but he never answered.
“I’m going to grab these and let you get to work.”He moved in close and placed his hand on her ass, which pulled her against him.In the next second, he kissed her.
“I’ll be back when I can.”He winked at her, and it was like her heart did a little flip-flop.
She watched him leave the aisle, but she knew he was just going to grab a cart.She had to finish stocking shelves.There was a call out for staff to make it to the counter to help customers, and she’d emptied her recent cart.Taking the empty cart into the warehouse, she made her way to the front of the counter.She smiled at the customers, most of whom were the locals.
She quickly opened the register, and then she got to work serving.Taking hold of each item, she was careful as she pushed it along the counter, allowing them to package their own products.They did have a bag packing service, but the first five customers refused.They were trying to get their shopping done, as it was close to school closing for the day.
Working as efficiently as she could, she smiled and chatted with each one.No one asked about Crow.This is what she enjoyed about this town—they were all friendly, and even though everyone seemed to know each other’s business, there were no complaints.Maybe it had something to do with a couple of tourists who came, breaking windows and causing trouble.A few of The Rebels MC heard what was happening and put a stop to it.That was a couple of summers ago.Since then, there hadn’t been much in the way of trouble.The Rebels MC had earned the locals’ respect.
As for her, she knew if it hadn’t been for Crow, she’d have been sold and working as a sex slave.When she was asked how she knew the MC, she would always say one of them saved her life.And he did.
One of the guys Crow killed had taunted and threatened her.Her virgin card had saved her from him—his words, not hers.Once she was sold, her pussy was never going to know a day’s rest.That was what he said.Crude bastard.
She knew a lot of people would be upset about the death she’d seen.They’d feel traumatized, possibly need a lot of therapy.She was not like most people.She was happy to see Crow kill them.Pieces of shit they were.She’d seen them beat a girl to death to make a point, to keep everyone in line.Just the memory sickened her.And to think her mother was still alive.
“Hey, beautiful.I don’t suppose I can use this sweet counter, can I?”He winked at her.
She rolled her eyes.“You can, or you can go somewhere else.”
“You’re not going to give me any special discount?”he asked.
She couldn’t help but laugh.“Not unless you have a coupon code.”
“Damn, I left my coupons back home.”He had no damn coupons.
She started to put through the shopping and saw that he’d actually purchased everything on her list.Not just by day, either.
“You didn’t have to get everything.”
“Babe, the fact I have to share you with this job is enough.You think I’m going to let you waste time shopping while I can handle it?Trust me, this job is easy.Do you want to tell me what had that frown on your face moments ago?”he asked.
“It’s nothing.”
“Sure didn’t look like nothing.”
She chuckled.“You don’t have to worry about it.I promise.”She leaned over and pressed a kiss to his lips.“I’ve got it handled.”
“You know, babe, I don’t like when people lie to me, but I’ll let it slide for now, especially since I got that sweet kiss.You better understand that those lips belong to me, and I don’t want you kissing anyone else.You got me?”
“I got you.”
“Good.”
