“The president, Iron Jack, is only forty. There are some others in their thirties. The older ones tend to hang out here. The young ones work more.”
She nods. “I see.”
I stand up, making sure there’s some distance between us. The club is watching. So is my brother. “We good?”
“One more thing.” She draws in a breath, and there’s a look about her that sets me on guard. It’s the one she had when she hung on bikers the first time she came. And right before she climbed onto the bar to flash everyone.
I brace myself. “What’s that?”
She rises slowly from the chair and steps close to me, pressing her hips against mine. She’s tall, face not too far below mine. I get a good whiff of something floral.
So much for me keeping my distance.
I can tell she’s nervous as hell because her hand shakes when it grasps my bicep. “Merrick, does the Wild Hair have girls who … have sex with people?”
I’m not sure I like where this is going. She’s fixated on the topic of the women and the club. “We have some pass arounds. We call them club bunnies.”
“And that’s their job? To have sex with you?”
“They’re not prostitutes. They just like a little fun.”
“Do you … have fun with them?”
Jesus. “I’m a prospect. I don’t have any clout.”
“But are youallowed?”
“Sure. If a bunny approaches me, I can—Why are we talking about this?”
She draws a shaky breath. I almost know what is coming, but it’s still a shock when she says it, knowing what I know about her.
She lifts her chin. “Merrick, I want to be a club bunny for the Wild Hair.”
CHAPTER 3
MARIETTA
Holy shit, I propositioned Merrick. Maybe his whole club. I’ll do anything if it gets me closer to him. I meant what I said on that sign in Hookup Heaven.
I’m over being innocent Marietta, too naive and shy to ask for what she wants.
But now that the words are out, fear washes over me like a car splashed a puddle in a giant, cresting wave.
Merrick is so close. In fact, IthinkI can feel something between us.
Did I give him a hard on?
Oh my God!
I think I did!
I’m terrified to look up into his face. What will I see there? Interest?
Or did I go too far?
I’m trying to inch my chin up when someone grabs my arm and spins me toward him.
The room is a blur for a moment, and then I’m flush up against Chain.
