I let out a heavy sigh.
“That mean we’re good or are you gonna ask me to step outside?” Minus asked.
“Maybe after pie,” I said as the server arrived with two slices.
“This better be good fucking pie ’cuz you’re kind of an asshole.”
I smiled. “Don’t worry, I’m atotalasshole once you get to know me.”
Minus chuckled and we dug in.
We finished eating just as my phone buzzed and I glanced down to see a text from Katie.“Remember, I love you, and I’ll make it up to you later, but I want a double date ASAP.”
“All good?” Minus asked.
I grinned. “Yeah, all good.”
“Cricket wants a double date STAT.”
“Yeah, I’ve been given the same edict. I’m good if you are.”
“Yeah, brother, let’s make it happen. Pink Priest?”
“I don’t know what that is,” I admitted.
“Then, you’re in for a twofer. Both a treat, and you’ll impress your woman.”
“I’m all for that.”
Minus chuckled as the server brought our bill. “I’ll have Cricket make reservations.”
I nodded. “Tell me when and where, and I’ll get Katie there.”
“You got it,” Minus said as I slid money into the folder, then we headed out.
Pulling into our garage, I threw my leg off my bike and set my helmet onto the seat just as Katie opened the door and peeked her head in. “Hey.”
“Hey.”
She wrinkled her nose. “How much do you want to kill me?”
I smiled. “The subterfuge was a little over the top, but I get it.”
“And did you get the answers you were seeking?”
I nodded, giving her the Reader’s Digest version.
“Holy shit, that’s bad.”
“Yeah,” I agreed, hanging up my leathers. “Makes a lot more sense, though.”
She sighed. “I’m sorry, honey.”
I shrugged, leaning down to kiss her. “It is what it is. I texted Kaia. Hoping she’ll give me a call later on so I can see where she’s at with all of it. I’m not surewhatshe knew, if anything.”
Katie wrapped her arms around me and slid her hands up my back. “Are you hungry?”
I grinned giving her ass a squeeze. “Not for food.”
