“That was smooth,” I say.
“Shut up.”
“You couldn’t even look at him without?—”
“I said shut up.”
I laugh and climb onto my Softail. “This is gold, Jackal. Pure gold.”
He flips me off and peels out of the lot.
I follow, still grinning. My brother, the fearless MC president, completely undone by a tattoo artist he can’t have.
38
BONNIE
The compound comes into view as Jackal and I round the final turn.Home. The word settles in my chest with a warmth I never expected to feel.
We park our bikes in the lot. I kill the engine and pull off my helmet, shaking out my hair. My legs are stiff from the ride, and my back aches, but it was worth it.
He laughs and pulls me in for a quick hug. “Love you, kid.”
“Love you too.”
We head toward the clubhouse. The sun is setting, painting the sky in shades of orange and pink. Brothers lounge on the porch, drinking beer and bullshitting. A few nod at us as we pass.
The door swings open before we reach it. Titan fills the doorway, arms crossed over his massive chest. His eyes drop to my stomach, then travel slowly up to my face.
A grin spreads across his face. “Damn, baby. I’m really enjoying watching your tits grow with every new week.”
I feel my face heat. “Titan?—”
“What? It’s a compliment. You’re filling out in all the right places.” He winks. “Pregnancy looks good on you.”
Jackal makes a strangled noise beside me. “Jesus Christ, man. That’s my sister.”
“Yeah, and she’s my woman. I can appreciate her body.”
“I’m leaving.” Jackal turns on his heel. “I don’t need to hear this.”
“Coward!” I call after him.
He flips me off without looking back and disappears around the corner of the building.
I turn to Titan and try to look stern. “You’re terrible.”
“I’m honest.” He steps closer, crowding me against the doorframe. “And you know you love it.”
“I love that you chase away my brother? Yeah, that’s pretty great actually.”
He laughs, deep and warm. “Come here.”
Before I can respond, he bends and sweeps me up into his arms. One arm under my knees, the other supporting my back. I yelp and grab his shoulders. “Titan! Put me down!”
“Nah. I like you right where you are.”
He carries me through the doorway. Brothers whistle and catcall as we pass through the common room. I hide my face against his chest, laughing despite myself. “You’re ridiculous.”
