“He is that,” she agreed. “But this life is... well, a lot to get used to, and it can be overwhelming.”
I bit my lip and nodded. “It’s not so much about the life,” I admitted. “I mean, Flash has always shown me nothing but respect, and I know that’s because of how you and Hatch raised him. So, thank you for that.”
“You’re welcome, love. Just know that there will be times when the club comes first, and that’s not easy to cope with. You have support, so be sure to reach out, okay?”
“I will, Maisie,” I promised. “Thank you.”
“Why does she need support?” Flash asked, walking back in the room with Hatch.
“This life can be challenging,” Maisie said.
Flash wrapped an arm around me and kissed my cheek. “Well, yeah, I guess any life can be.”
“True, love,” Maisie said. “So, whatever you two need, you’ve got our support. Because—”
“Divorce is not an option,” Flash finished, and Maisie laughed.
“Exactly.”
“I like that.” I smiled, leaning against Flash.
Maisie set warmed food onto the island and Flash loaded a plate.
“I’ll make you coffee,” I offered.
“Thanks, baby.”
Flash ate quickly while I finished my coffee, and then he dropped the rest of the dishes into the dishwasher, and we headed out to his truck.
“You freaked?” he asked, starting the engine.
“About what?”
“Us. This life. Whatever.”
I frowned, shifting in my seat to face him. “Are you worried that I’m freaked?”
“Well... yeah. Kinda.”
“Honey, I’m in.” I reached over and linked my fingers with his. “I’m not going to pretend I understand all of the club stuff and how it will affect me personally, but I figure you’ll help me if I have questions, and so will your mom. I’m not freaked. Maybe I should be, but I’m not.”
“You got a lot more people than my mom,” he said.
I smiled. “I know.”
He undid his seatbelt and slid across the bench seat to kiss me. “I fuckin’ love you, Tate Burke.”
I grinned, cupping his cheek. “I fucking love you too, Parker Wallace.”
“Let’s go get you a ring so we can tell the world.”
“Okay,” I whispered, kissing him again.
“Okay.”
He grinned, sliding back to his seat, and we took off.
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