I’m beginning to understand why my mom was so happy to meet Ben Magoo at such short notice.There is no way she would have been able to pay for this “holiday” up front.
Amelia O’Hara, on the con again.
Slamming the suitcase lid down, I slump on the bed hunching my shoulders.I feel defeated.
“If you can wait for morning, I will get the money for you.”
Luna is suddenly all smiles again.“Sounds good, but if you’re thinking about saying goodbye to Theron, I have some bad news.”
Oh, please don’t let her be telling me that Theron’s broke ass won’t be able to help me pay my bill.But that’s not it.
“He’s working night shift security now, so he’ll be catching up on his sleep during the day.If you want to let him know about your change of plans, you better catch him before he rides out.”
“Is it that obvious?”
Luna lifts an eyebrow.“Can you be more specific?”
I feel the blush rise to my cheeks.“Is it that obvious to everyone that I like Theron?”
“You like Theron?What a coincidence.He likes you, too.But don’t worry.It’s not that obvious.You and a million others, you know what I mean?A man like that has to fight off the women with a stick.”
My heart sinks.I have to restrain myself from kicking something.Of course Theron would have a million women lusting after him.He probably tells all of them that he loves them, too.
Misery burns in my throat.My mom and I had a huge row and I want to leave.Only I can’t, because this holiday is just another boyfriend-grab for her.And if I pay my bill here, I won’t have enough money to get back to Winnipeg.
I’m stuck between the devil and a hard place.
Hopefully, Theron likes me enough to lend me some cash.I’ll pay him back once I get a job.
Clapping my hands together, I stand up.I have to swallow a few times, but my emotions are behind me.
“If I’m to catch Theron before he starts the night shift, where should I be looking?”
Moving to the door, Luna glances over her shoulder.“He’ll be at the Midnight Riders clubhouse.Better knock before you go in.Not every Rider hangs out at the bar.”
Giving the thumbs up, I watch Luna leave.As the door shuts behind her, my sorrow and anger fade away.I feel drained of all my negative emotions.Light and free.
Was I overreacting?
Staring at the half-packed suitcase, I wonder.Five years ago, I would have packed and ducked out, no problem.But a lot has happened since then.Mom never abandoned me when I needed her.She supported me and lifted me up.She tried so hard not to judge me.
But I can’t stand the thought of sleeping in one of those single beds as if I were nine years old all over again.
Perhaps Theron can offer me a sexy alternative.So he said he loves me.And that scared me.But maybe it’s time for him to put his money where his mouth is.
ChapterTwelve
Theron
Luna said she had a plan.I trust her.
Shadow chose his immortal beloved well.Not only would Luna live and die for the coven, but she makes a formidable MC queen.
Her last words to me are stuck in my mind.
“The trap has snapped shut around her, Hunter.Aila just hasn’t realized it yet.”
“I don’t want a fucking prisoner, Luna.I want a lover.Like what you have with Shadow.”But Luna was already gone.
