“Are you sure that’s from Harlequin?” Teagan asked. “Would a biker really send that?”
“Yeah, nobody is making waves about me dating them. Reines would have put a scalpel through its heart.”
Teagan laughed and nodded. “True.”
“I’ll let you know how it goes,” I replied, and, grabbing the basket, headed out. I knew exactly where to find Stone. Maybe this time he’d understand I meant business.
???
“I’ll have to check, ma’am,” the guy on the gate said, and I scowled and took in his name badge.
“Hey, I’m not old enough to be ma’am!” I exclaimed, outraged. Worried, I glanced in the mirror. Did I look that rough?
“Sorry! Just being polite,” Jinx muttered and disappeared back inside the guard house.
“Ma’am? Do I look like a fuckin’ ma’am?” I muttered, mortally offended.
Moments later, Jinx popped his head out of the small window. “Go on through. Follow the road, and it will take you to the clubhouse. Harlequin will meet you there.”
“Thanks.” I drove through the opening gates, and they closed behind me. A loud bang echoed behind me, and I winced but didn’t look back to see what had happened. I headed in the direction Jinx had told me, and I spotted a large building. As I parked outside, I saw a huge entrance with double doors, and Stone and some of his brothers were waiting.
I got out of the car, yanked out the basket, and placed it on the ground near him. Stone frowned and then peered at me, appearing perplexed. He wouldn’t be confused in a moment. I reached into the back again and yanked out a gasoline can. Islowly poured the fluid over the gift and then, stepping away, pulled out a matchbox and lit one. Stone seemed even more puzzled as I flicked the match and the entire thing caught alight.
“Fuck!” a man roared and headed inside to fetch a fire extinguisher.
“Leave me the hell alone. I don’t want to talk, see, or breathe the same air as you. Stop sending me gifts. If you continue, they’ll end up back here and on fire until you get the message. Understand?”
“Er, one problem—”
“Enough, Stone, we’ve been done a long time. From the moment you stuck your cock in my best friend!” I yelled. A woman gasped, and I heard several others muttering. The guy reappeared and started putting out the fire.
“You done?” Stone ground out.
“Do you understand?”
“Yeah, one issue. Wasn’t me who sent that, or anything else, April,” Stone said and held my eyes.
What? Stone was lying. He had to be. Who else would send me presents? Nobody. I stepped forward with the can and poured more gasoline. The guy putting out the fire yelped and shot backwards as the flames climbed skyward again.
“Bullshit!” I gritted my teeth and turned my back. I headed for my car when there was a stomping of boots, and I was slung over a man’s shoulder.
“Put me the fuck down!” I screeched.
“Yeah, not happening, April,” Stone replied.
I reached down and bit his ass, and Stone howled and dropped me. Struggling to maintain my balance, I rolled away. Firm hands grabbed me, helping me stay upright. Stone rubbed his ass and glared.
“What’s with the asshole biting?” Stone bitched.
“Are you calling me an asshole?” I yelled, outraged.
“If the boot fits…” Stone said in a weird tone. There was an expression on his face I really didn’t like, and I pulled free and backed away. Stone began stalking me, intent clear in his body.
“Back the fuck off!” I ordered, and Stone offered a cold smile before charging. I was up and over his shoulder again, and Stone moved rapidly, bouncing me as he went.
“We’re long overdue for a come-to-Jesus, you and I, April!” Stone declared loudly as I shrieked wordlessly. Talk? He wanted to chat? I’d give Stone something to talk about!
Harlequin
