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“Jeez, you were mean to him,” Steph said.
“I know,” Josie said.
“Why?”
“Because that’s how it goes.”
“I don’t understand.”
“Look. There are a lot of people who think they understand what this all is,” Josie said. “They don’t. You have to have a certain mindset to make this work. This isn’t about throwing the middle finger to cops and drinking a lot of whiskey.”
Steph nodded and swallowed hard. “Isn’t it scary?”
“Yeah. It is. For everyone involved.”
Steph reached for Josie’s hand and squeezed. “You’re scared for Reese. You’re worried he’s going to get hurt.”
Josie didn’t respond to the obvious statement. She just kept staring at the gate at the end of the lot, waiting and hoping to see Reese show up. A long time ago it was sort of sexy. Watching him get on his motorcycle and leave. Watching all the guys leave together. The way he and Lasz would get to the end of the lot and then fist bump. Only they weren’t just going for a ride to breathe in fresh air. They were always going into trouble. Always looking for trouble. As much as it made Josie worried and angry, she knew there was a purpose for it. That was just part of the life. Accepting it all.
When she stopped accepting it, things fell apart with Reese.
And whatever was happening now…
“I hear them,” Steph said.
Josie listened. Sure enough, in the distance, she heard the rumble of the motorcycles. A sense of relief went through her. But it was short lived. She still needed to see Reese.
Steph grabbed her arm. “You’re sure about this?”
“I’m sure,” Josie said. “You have to be honest, Steph. Okay? We’re family to these guys. We’ll make this right.”
“I didn’t know… okay? When things…”
“Just leave it,” Josie said. “You’re Lasz’s sister. Believe me, these guys are going to love you. And your baby. She is going to be loved, Steph.”
“Are you trying to convince me or yourself?”
Josie looked at Steph.
I’m not sure, Steph, okay? Because when they find out you…
“Here you go,” Richie’s voice boomed as he returned with a couple of bottles of water.
“Thanks,” Josie said.
The rumbling thunder of the motorcycles got louder by the second until they finally showed up. Levi and Reese were the first to pull into the lot. Josie let out a sigh and touched her forehead. She shut her eyes for a second. She almost forgot how the stress of this life felt.
The only question that mattered was this.Was being with Reese worth the stress?
Thinking about his rock-hard body and the way he loved her… yeah, it was worth it, again and again.
The guys all drove into the lot and took their time lining up their motorcycles. Brett and Jason jumped off their rides and ran to Hawk. They were almost cheering, grabbing each other’s cuts, saying something. Reese looked at Josie and gave a nod. Levi stepped into her view, blocking Reese as he spoke to him.
They then started to all work their way toward the clubhouse.
Josie stood and smiled at them. Battle worn warriors, scars hidden in their eyes, all looking for a little comfort with either booze, women, or both.
Reese broke away from Levi as Levi looked right at Josie. He didn’t do anything though. No nod. No smile. Nothing. Just a straight face.
