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“Oh my God, Dani, do you see who I see? I can’t believe it. I just finished her latest bookGotta Dig Deepand, damn, was it good. Love me some Horse, that’s for sure. And Glenna is such a badass. Just saying. Did you read it yet, if not, you can borrow my copy.”
Seeing where Hannah is pointing, I look that way and—shit—the woman looks like someone’s aunt, not a badass author of a biker club. Go figure. Both of the girls run to greet the woman, who smiles widely, hugging them and stopping to speak to them. Dottie and Kitty follow after them. Guess it takes a special kind of person to not only write the books but meet the readers. Noodles pulls me close, kissing the top of my head.
“You did good, Sweet Pea. Hannah will remember this day for the rest of her life and has you to thank for it. I know how hard it is and the struggles you have with her. Remember, there is no guide for right or wrong, just follow your heart. Best thing you can do. And, Maggie, you lead with your goddamn heart every single day. That’s what attracted me to you and, Sweet Pea, that attraction keeps growing every single day.”
As I watch both Clementine and Joy giggling as they walk to join the girls and that author. Bullet and Presley come to stand with us under some trees, trying to hide from the goddamn Texas sun. I’ll never complain about Montana’s seasons again. I look to both men, just as Bullet opens his mouth to speak.
“So, Tink, how do you think Shadow is going to deal with Panther sneaking on that goddamn boat? I have a feeling if he don’t come back, that’s because she dumped his ass in the water with those two assholes. Damn, that man has some huge balls to go up against her. No, don’t get pissed, you know I’m only speaking the truth. Even Chains in our club has said how truly badass Shadow is, and coming from him that’s a huge compliment. Hey, don’t tell her I said that he’d probably be pissed. And she’d never let him forget it either.”
I smile his way because he’s right. No matter how far Chains has come since his kidnapping and rescue, I know he’d probably beat the shit out of Bullet for speaking out of turn. Presley’s head is going back and forth between all of us. When he looks my way, I raise an eyebrow.
“What? Shit, Tink, I’m not only confused but a bit scared for my life the more I hear about the Grimm Wolves club, and more importantly the crazy-ass brothers in it. Hey, now, don’t repeat that either. Fuck, I hope this isn’t a mistake on my part. If so, I’m going to knock my cousin Karma out, for fuck’s sake.”
With that, the rest of us laugh at his face. Poor kid has no idea. Our club might be tough on the prospects, but shit, nothing like the Grimm Wolves brothers. They give a new meaning to badass. As the conversation continues, I lean against Noodles with my eyes on the girls, mainly on Celestina. She seems so lost, I feel for her. She actually reminds me of when I first found Zoey in that field so many years ago.
Leave it to Hannah to include Celestina into the activities. She pulls her close and introduces her to the author. When Dingo goes to stand off to the side, I see Celestina reach for his hand, pulling him to her. He stands directly behind her, his hands on her shoulders. Well, damn, that’s going to be an interesting show to watch. Wonder how Brick and Fury, Dingo’s president and VP, are going to take the news of this damsel in distress tagging back with the Grimm Wolves brothers and ol’ ladies.
“Sweet Pea, try and relax. Look at this place, it’s gorgeous and we have a couple of days before we head back home. Yeah, I know the signing thing isn’t your gig, but if you agree, I’ll agree to try and enjoy it. Hey, this is all about folks in motorcycle clubs and, Maggie, shit you live it every day. And being part of Ollie’s Blue Sky Sanctuary, we are the mayhem. And finally, thanks to Celestina, she brought in the mobsters part, so we are the living, breathing concept of this book signing.”
Listening to him, I can’t help but start laughing by the end. This man always brings the laughter and joy to my life, even in its darkest days. Bullet and Presley are talking between themselves, probably the youngest prospect sharing his experiences with the future prospect. Wish I could be a bug on the wall when they all get back. Fuck, just to see Chains’s reaction would be worth its weight in gold. Though I hear he’s not as bad as he used to be, whatever the hell that means. Jackson and Winnie have calmed his ass down a bit is what I’ve heard.
After what seems like hours but is only about twenty minutes, the girls and Dingo make their way back to us. Hannah is bouncing on her toes she’s so excited.
“Maria Lisa is going to signGotta Dig Deepfor me. No one is touching that book, it’s going right on my top bookshelf when we get home. Let’s go, we need to get in line. Not sure how we are going to get you in, Maggie, because we don’t have tickets and they are sold out. Let’s see, we need—holy shit—like five, no, six more tickets. Not sure that is going to happen. Fuck.”
Noodles and Bullet step up to Hannah. Noodles squeezes her shoulder.
“No worries, little sister, leave it to us. Just get your asses in line, Bullet and I will handle this. Wait for us, don’t go in until we get back, no matter what. Hear me?”
She nods, eyes wide, before she glances my way. I give her big eyes and shrug my shoulders. I have no idea how the fuck Noodles thinks he’s going to score six tickets to this apparently sold-out book signing. Turning, he gives me that look and my body tingles. Somehow, he knows what he does to me because when he winks, he licks that lower lip of his and I feel my panties getting wet.What an asshole,I think to myself. Now I’m going to be walking around the rest of the day all excited.Jerk,I think to myself as I smile wide.
As we all wait in the longest line ever, that is moving slower than a snail, I hope and pray everything goes as planned with Zoey and Enforcer. Well, knowing those two even prayers won’t help. Not to mention Pops is with them, along with Irons and Doc. And the stowaway Panther. Damn, to see Zoey’s face when she sees him. He’s one brave motherfucker, for sure. Fingers crossed like Bullet said, hope Panther makes it back to shore.
TWENTY-SIX
‘HANNAH’
SQUIRT/ITTY BITTY
Where the hell is Noodles? We are getting closer and closer to the entrance and there’s no sign of him or Bullet. Clementine is cracking everyone up in our group, and those behind us, with her unique way of talking. Wish she lived closer to us, I could use a friend like her.
Thinking that makes me stop. I have friends in all my club sisters, even though they think of me as just a kid. Even the three with me look at me as a younger sister. It kind of pisses me off, but guess I get it too. I’m the youngest by far and from my actions lately, act it too. Need to concentrate on proving to all of them I’m worthy of my prospect kutte.
“Itty Bitty, what’s got that look on your pretty face? Come on, this is your day. None of that Negative Nelly shit, hear me?”
I look up to see Presley standing directly beside me with that sexy as hell smile on his face. I wonder what he sees in me, or if I’m just a passing fling before he gets to the Grimm Wolves club. I’m sure by his looks, Presley is not hurting for female attention. Shit, every girl or woman who’s walked by has checked out Presley, not to mention Dingo and Noodles. Bitches. As usual, my mouth runs before I can stop it.
“Presley, why are you wasting time with me? I’m just a kid, as I’m sure you know, and since in a couple of days you’re leaving with Bullet and his group, what’s this thing you’re doing? I know you were following us because of your cousin telling you about us. Why stick around wasting your time with four chicks on the run? I’m trying to make sense of it, but nothing about it does. You can hook up with any chick, just look at them all around panting for you. Because if you’re hoping to hook up with me and get in my pants, not happening. And not just because that’s not me, but have you met my sister Maggie and Auntie Zoey? If you step out of line, you will be worse off than just becoming fish food. Because if those two women don’t end you then Noodles and Panther will. And let’s not leave out Pops and Enforcer. So what’s your game?”
Taking in a deep breath when I realize what I just spewed out of my mouth, I watch and wait. He doesn’t make me wait too long before his eyes start to sparkle, and his lips lift up to give me a small grin. When his hands run up from my hands to my shoulders, I literally tremble. Holy shit. The electricity has my arms feeling all hot and tingly. Then he pulls me closer to him, breathing me in. When he tips his head down and leans closer, I think he’s about to kiss me. But then he stops and kisses my forehead before leaning his head into mine. This feels more intimate than if he did kiss me, for Christ’s sake.
“Itty Bitty, you’re one of a kind. Hope you realize that. And no, I’m not playing you at all. Didn’t think I’d meet someone on my journey to Karma’s club. My friends took off when I told them I was going to stay on your tail. They must have figured you girls weren’t the kind for a quick love ’em and leave ’em, so that’s what they went looking for. Me, for some reason, felt the need to keep you in my sights so I did just that. And I’m really glad, Hannah. So what this is, got no fucking clue. We are going to be in different parts of the country, but if nothing else, can’t we be friends? Though friendship is not what pops into my head when I think of you.”
Before I can reply, Maggie is right behind Presley. When she gets in his space and even as tiny as she is, nothing stops her when she’s got something to say.
“Dude, you better know what you’re doing here. Because if you walk away now, no harm no foul. All of our clubs are friendly, and we’d like to keep it that way. Don’t make me put a call into Brick before you even get there. And remember for Hannah, I’d kill you with my bare hands.”
I hear Presley let out a chuckle. Oh shit, don’t egg her on, because then we all will be in trouble. Oh crap, Noodles is back, and when I shift my glance so is Bullet. He has his arms wrapped around Clementine tightly.
