“What’s wrong with my daughter?”He sits a little straighter and his body tenses.Porter cares more about his daughters than anyone else.
“She’s going to run.”
“What do you mean she’s going to run?”He stands from his chair so quickly; it clatters to the floor with a loud bang.
“She wants to own a restaurant and if we don’t let her, she’s leaving the club and disappearing.”I keep my tone neutral, knowing if I get emotional this won't end well.
“If she isn't here, who will cook for the club?Who will protect her?Where would her restaurant be located?It would need to be in our territory!”
“Calm down, Porter.I told her to give me a few days before she makes any decisions.I have until Saturday to figure this all out.”
“Ok.We can work with that.”He slowly lowers himself and after he rights his chair, he settles into it.
“We could hire some bike bunnies to cook.We both know the guys don’t expect something amazing.I'm sure they could handle it.”
“You spend too much time with the girls if you’re calling them bike bunnies.”He chuckles, shaking his head at me.
“We can still protect her.We protect Roxy and Oakley while they work outside of the clubhouse.We just need to be smart.I want to look for some locations within our territory that Dixie could use, but I wanted to get your approval first.”
“I can't lose my daughter, Storm.Do whatever you have to.”
“Why are we combing the area for empty stores?”Chopper climbs onto his bike and fastens his helmet on his head, but he makes no effort to start the engine.
“To find Dixie a restaurant.”
“Seriously?Does Porter know?”
“Of course Porter knows.Do you really think I’d go behind his back and do something like this?”
“Nah.Never.”He scrubs a hand over his mouth and down his beard.“Can I ask a question?”
I sigh, knowing exactly what the question will be.I don’t want to deal with this.I'm trying to make sure Dixie’s happy and she isn't going to run away from me.I'm with Porter, I can't lose her.
“What?”As much as I want to start my engine and speed off, I know Chopper won't let this go.
“Why are you doing this for Dixie?”
“Because if I don’t, she’ll run.You heard her, she wants some distance from the club.”
“Did you come up with this idea or did Porter?”He arches a brow.
“I did,” I growl.“Any other questions?”
“When are you going to tell her you’re in love with your Little Fox?”He smirks.
“The same day you tell Roxy you’re in love with her.”
With that, I take off down the road.I’ll ride up and down every street until I find the perfect place for her.And if I can't find one available, I’ll offer a current business money to move elsewhere.
I have money saved up.Living on the clubhouse property, I don’t spend a whole lot of money every month.I have my SUV that I use for work, but that’s paid off and so is my bike.The only thing I spend money on is the little bit that goes to the club for food and my place.I could make it even cheaper if I didn’t want to live alone.
I’d be willing to blow all of my savings if Dixie doesn’t leave.Anything to keep her close.To get to see her whenever I want to.
I swallow hard as I process my thoughts.That sounds a whole lot like a man in love.One who will put his girl before anything else in the world.
Jeez, maybe I am the type of man Dixie’s looking for.
That thought bounces around in my head as we drive through town.There’s one store front available, but it’s tiny.I don’t think she’d be happy there.We keep riding and pass a restaurant that’s much larger.It looks like it’s in need of some major repairs and I don’t remember seeing a lot of customers here.
