Speedy watched Violet as she chatted with Deacon. Tessie made herI’m getting hungrynoise, and before Speedy could think of picking Tessie up, Violet had Tessie unbuckled and in her arms.
“Aw, sweetie, are you getting hungry?” Violet asked.
“I’m getting hungry too. How about we head over to the sandwich shop in the store? We can park the cart right outside it and have lunch, and so can little miss. Then, we can finish shopping all fueled up,” Speedy said.
At Deacon’s loud agreement, Speedy led his family over to the sandwich shop. He could get used to this. Maybe Violet wouldn’t mind an older guy for her man.
Chapter Fourteen
Violet picked up Tessie and the bag she’d packed for her. Regina had said they had plenty of baby stuff and just to bring bottles and formula for Tessie.
“Deacon, grab your bag and let’s go,” Violet said.
The kids were staying the evening and night at Baron and Regina’s. Clara and some of the others were going to help babysit all the kids on the compound. Roam and Sprite had been planning on attending but her morning sickness was afternoon/evening sickness today. They were going to stay home, and Roam was helping her with the kids.
Violet opened the door, barely moving out of the way before Deacon was running over to Baron and Regina’s house. Violet followed but she wasn’t running, especially since she was holding Tessie close to her.
She wondered how Speedy was handling the kids being gone all night. He’d even offered to pick the kids up when he got back from Nelson’s.
Violet walked in and, in seconds, was walking back out the door. Clara had shooed her out before Violet could even ask any questions.
Beth had said to meet at the clubhouse and for Violet to wear boots, jeans, and something warm. Violet was positive she’d be hot at the bar with all the people and dancing, so she’d worn a cute long-sleeve top. It was a little cool, but Violet guessed that she, Savi, Emerson, and Harry would be driving a vehicle while most of the women rode behind their men.
She slipped into the clubhouse because she could hear Beth talking in the main room and didn’t want to disturb her if it was important. But Beth, with her eagle eyes from surveillance, spotted her.
“All right. Since we’re all here, I’ve got the riding assignments,” Beth said.
“Riding assignments? Like where we are in line? The Road Captain is in charge,” Cannon said, smirking at Beth.
“Oh, brother-in-law, you think you’re safe, but trust me, tease me too much and you’ll be sorry,” Beth replied.
Cannon chuckled. Violet had noticed the guys all loved teasing Beth because she always got riled up and threatened them back.
“Now, Savi, you’re riding with Brody. Violet, you’re with Speedy. Emerson, you’re with Dex, and Harry, you’re with Stone. Everybody good?” Beth asked.
Violet stood, stunned. She was riding on the back of Speedy’s bike. It was a dream come true, but how would she deal with being close to him for the hour-and-a-half ride?
Speedy paused in front of her. “Do you have a jacket?” he asked.
Violet shook her head no. “I didn’t think I was going to be on a bike,” she said softly.
“Stay here. I’ll be right back,” he said.
“I’ve got to grab one other thing,” Speedy yelled as he ran out the door.
He had a heavy hoodie under his cut and leather gloves were sticking out of his back pocket.
Savi walked over. “Are you okay?” she asked.
“Sure. I didn’t realize you, Harry, Emerson, and I weren’t driving an SUV,” she said.
Savi nodded. “It should be fun.”
Of course, Savi had on a zippered sweatshirt under a leather jacket along with leather gloves. She’d dressed for the weather.
Speedy came walking back in. He paused in front of Violet.
“Let’s have you wear this first,” he said, helping her slide one of his thick hoodies on. She breathed in deeply of Speedy’s scent on the fabric.
