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Dex’s mouth curls into an affectionate smile as he returns the hug. “You just get back from Tennessee?”
She pulls away and tips her head back. “Is that yur way a sayin’ I sound more twangy or somethin’?”
“Nope.” He holds up one hand like he’s about to swear on a holy book.
Shelby hugs me next. “Good to see ya again.” She glances behind me. “I’m guessin’ Libby didn’t come with ya?”
“No, but she was jealous and wanted me to say hi to you.”
“Aw, next time maybe.”
“Hey, brother.” Rooster holds out his hand to Dex, then pulls him in and slaps his back. “It’s been a minute.”
“Were you guys out on the road?” Dex asks.
“Little bit.” Rooster curls his arm around Shelby’s shoulders, and she leans right into him.
“Emily.” Dex takes my hand, pulling me closer. “You remember Rooster?”
“I do. Best beard in the house.”
He dips his chin at me.
Sparky looms behind Shelby and taps her shoulder. “What do you call a stoned king?”
Shelby grins. “That’s easy. Yourhighness.”
“Christ,” Rooster mutters. “Not this again.”
“Rude.” Shelby slaps Rooster’s stomach.
“Where’s Jigsaw?” Dex asks.
Rooster glances over his shoulder. “Prowling around here somewhere.”
“I’m surprised he came here with us instead of going to the new clubhouse,” Shelby says.
Rooster grins. “I think he wanted to witness everyone giving Dex shit.”
“Great, can’t wait to see him.” Dex slaps Rooster’s shoulder and pulls me further into the clubhouse.
Shelby squeezes my arm as I pass her. “We’ll chat later!”
“Okay.”
Then she’s swallowed by a sea of people I don’t recognize and Dex doesn’t stop to talk to. He pulls us to the side of the room and stops by a large set of tall, wooden double doors. “That’s our war room,” he says against my ear, “so when I say I’m heading to church, that’s where I am.”
“Am I allowed to see it?”
One corner of his mouth slides up. “Another time.”
A large sectional couch takes up the entire back corner of the grand room. I recognize Lilly and feel a pang of regret that Serena isn’t here tonight. She notices me and waves, which draws the attention of her husband who jumps up.
“Dex! Finally, ya fuck,” he shouts. “What took so long to get your ass over here?”
“It’s crowded, in case you didn’t notice. How many of your guys came?”
Z’s gaze skims the room behind us. “Everyone.”
