“I don’t know, aren’t you? We went up to Keys for the purpose of finding out what he’d found. You said he had a program running to find information on my brother’s condition, but then you and he went off to his office, and then you came back all smiles. Neither of you mentioned a word to me about it. What else am I to think?” She slapped her hands on her legs in frustration.
“Shit, I didn’t think of it like that. Keys and I were talking club business, Baby. His programs are still running in the background on your brother and a few other things. He doesn’t have anything definitive, so he didn’t want to say anything to either of us. That’s the truth. I’m taking you to the clubhouse because King has organized a day trip for Ayesha and a few other women. I thought you might like to go with them.” He rubbed his hand on her thighs where she’d hit.
“Why are you so nice to me when I’m such a bitch?”
“You can repay me with sex and blowjobs,” he offered.
She licked her lips. “Deal.”
The ATV jerked as he revved the engine too hard. “Woman, you weren’t supposed to agree so easily.”
She looked down at the fly of his jeans. “Is it hard driving with that monster in there, trying to break free?”
He grabbed her hand, placing it over the bulge. “Yeah, it fucking is, tease.”
He came to a rocking stop at the back of the clubhouse, parking the little vehicle near the back door. Jinx couldn’t contain her laughter as he pulled her out of his side of the car, standing her in front of him. “You know, we have extra rooms here for the brothers who don’t want to ride home or for those who just want a little privacy.”
She looked at the back of the building again with fresh eyes. When they’d arrived the first night, she’d thought it reminded her of a hotel from the back. “We are not going to go in and fuck while the women wait for me.”
“Then quit being a cock tease,” he growled.
The eyes staring down at her held humor and love. Neither had said the words, but in her heart,Jinx knew she loved him and was sure he felt the same.
“Got it. Don’t rile Viking’s cock.” She mock saluted.
He turned, grabbing her hand. “Let’s go before I change my mind and take you home and fuck you senseless.”
The bar wasn’t as busy this early like it had been the previous night, but there seemed to already be a small crowd. Viking maneuvered them around to the far corner away from the front, near where a DJ booth sat. King and Ayesha were seated together with T-Rex, Lux, and another couple.
“Archer, good to see you, brother. This is Jinx, my ole’ lady,” Viking introduced her to the others. She noticed he called her the same thing the other men called their women, even though he hadn't officially claimed her. She wondered how that went and if she needed to do anything. Making a mental note to ask Ayesha when they were alone.
“Nice to meet you, Jinx. This is Tiana. My better half and also Ayesha’s sister.” Archer stood, pulling his woman to her feet.
“I won’t argue about either of those. I’ve already heard a lot about you, Jinx. It’s great to have another sister in our club. Do you like tequila?”
The men around them groaned.
“Hey, I’m just asking, like a survey,” Tiana said.
“I’m not a huge fan of tequila, but I’ll do a shot on occasion. But, if we’re talking Tequila Rose, I’m totally down. That’s some good shit,” Jinx answered honestly.
“Oh, see, now that’s how you know she’s not an amateur. Our first shot will be Tequila Rose on ice. Booyah, baby,” Tiana said and held her hand up for a high-five.
Jinx slapped their hands together and shook her head at Tiana with a smile. In twenty-four years, she’d missed having girlfriends other than her twin sister. Now, these women were welcoming her like they’d known her their entire lives. She wanted to pinch herself to see if she was awake or dreaming.
“So, here’s the deal,” King began. “Ayesha and the ladies are going to go into town. Lux and her partners will tattoo those who want one. Jinx, you don’t have to participate in that if you don't want to.” King looked at her, then at Viking.
“It’s up to Jinx. Her body, her choice.” Viking’s hand snaked around her hip, resting there but not gripping, letting her know he wasn’t making her choose.
She took a deep breath. “I’ll go for support.”
“If you change your mind and want something, let me know. I can draw anything and work you in,” Lux said.
Tiana nodded. “Lux is the best.
Once they agreed on the time they’d leave, she looked at herself, then at the others. “I didn’t pack anything nice for a shopping trip to LA.”
Lux stood up, wearing black leather-like leggings and a band T-shirt with combat boots on her feet. The shirt had been ripped along the sides, showing the red sports bra underneath. “You look fine, unless you want to borrow a ripped T of mine?”
