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“Nope, apparently not,” says Grizz, and I feel him behind me. “She’s back open for business.” And then he leaves.
“What the hell’s that about?” whispers Lexi. I shrug, blinking away the tears that have decided to gather on my lower lashes without permission. “Hey,” she says, rubbing my arm, “you wanna talk?”
We go back up to my room, where Ivy is still fast asleep after her morning feed. “I overheard him with his new girlfriend last night,” I tell her. “He basically told her she’s the one for him and explained how I’m a nobody, just a club whore doing her duties.” I groan, burying my head in my hands. “Why did I let my brain get so carried away?”
Lexi gives me a sympathetic smile. “I don’t think I helped there, did I? I shouldn’t have pushed you into coming last night. I just saw the way he spoke about you, and I felt there was something there.”
I scoff. “You should’ve heard how he spoke about me last night. And the worst thing is, I can’t even be mad, can I, because he’s right. I’m just a whore, and he’s a biker—I was doing what I’m supposed to do.”
“Bullshit,” she snaps. “He’s got to take some responsibility in this too. He’s been all over you and practically ordered everyone to stay away from you. It’s giving claiming vibes.”
I roll my eyes. “Clearly not. I’m such a twat.”
The door opens and a freshly showered Grizz pops his head in. “Oh,” he mutters upon seeing Lexi. She scowls, not bothering to move, which is clearly what he wants as he steps into the room. “Can we talk?”
“I think you’ve done enough talking,” Lexi mutters.
“Of course,” I say, giving Lexi a warning glare.
“Can you give us a minute, Lex?” he asks, and I desperately want to grab onto her to stop her leaving. She looks to me for confirmation, and I give a reluctant nod.
Once she’s gone, he sits on the edge of my bed. “What’s her problem?” I shrug. “I wanted to talk about last night.”
“I shouldn’t have come. I’m so sorry.”
He goes to grab my hand, but I retract it, and he frowns. “What I was going to say was that I should’ve mentioned it. I made it weird by not. And I should’ve talked to you about Danii.”
I’m already shaking my head. “You really don’t need to apologise. What you do in your private life is nothing to do with me.”
“But we’re mates, right?” His words sting, but I give a nod. “So, I should’ve told you, and honestly, I don’t know why I didn’t.”
“Glad we cleared that up,” I say, pushing to stand. I just need him gone because the more he talks, the more my heart aches and the more stupid I feel. He grabs my hand, forcing me to stop beside him. His hand goes to my exposed thigh and he gently runs his thumb there. I hate the pity in his eyes, so I turn on the Fable charm and smile shyly, placing my hand on his shoulder. It’s not what he was going for, and I can see him already wanting to pull away. He doesn’t like me as Fable for some reason, so I play it to my advantage.
“Sorry, did you want some time alone?” I glance at Ivy before turning back to him. “I’ve probably got ten minutes before she wakes.”
He arches a brow and stands, his hand falling from me. “No, Fable, that’s not what I want,” he mutters, and the use of my alter ego hurts.
I force another smile. “Okay, well, have a great day, and you know where I am if you need me.” I turn away and busy myself with making the bed. I wait until I hear the door open and close before dropping down onto it and burying my face into the covers. Fuck, I need to get my shit together.
Ten
GRIZZ
I’ve spent most of the day looking for Luna’s brother, but as it gets closer to opening time at The Bar, I have to admit defeat and give it up. I’ll try again tomorrow.
Axel asked me to hire a bar manager, but I haven’t gotten around to it yet, and honestly, I enjoy hanging here. Taking up one of the booths nearest the bar so I’m on hand to help, I lay out my receipts. Cash gave me a crash course in bookkeeping, and although he’ll do most of it, I’ve been tasked with listing my expenses.
I’m so lost in it that when Danii slides into the seat opposite me, I don’t immediately notice. She clears her throat, bringing me from the numbers, and I smile. “Hey, what are you doing here?”
She glances at the bar, and I follow to see a group of women. “I thought I’d bring my friends here to sample the cocktail menu.”
We’d parted last night on rocky terms. She’d allowed me to walk her home, but a kiss was out of the question. Funnily enough, it made me want her more, and as she sits before me now, all dressed up nice, my cock twitches. “The first round is on me,” I tell her.
“I thought about last night a lot.”
“Okay.”
“And I’d like to give it a go.”
