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I tighten my grasp on his hand and follow him over to where Ace and Dix, and all the other Reckless Souls are standing around, laughing and talking while sipping bottles of beer. They all pause when we join them, each pair of eyes focusing in on our clasped hands. “Made up your mind, I see?” Dix smirks, taking a swig from his beer bottle, first glancing at Lucky and then at me. “’Bout damn time.”
I frown, but Lucky steps forward. “I just wanted you all to know that Aria is sticking around. She’s staying with me.”
It’s not exactly the grand announcement I expected, but each of his brothers nods, their smiles suggesting they saw this coming a mile away. They pat him on the back, exchange hugs and fist-bumps, and then turn their attention to me, offering warm smiles and open arms.
“Don’t look so shocked, Aria.” Dix laughs. “We’re not complete animals.”
“Just partial animals,” Diesel offers, smoothing his hands over a new leather vest adorned with brand-new patches. Must be a biker thing.
“More like party animals,” Tank chimes in, standing tall with an equally new vest. I have so much to learn about this club.
“Don’t mind these assholes,” Lucky quips with a playful smile. “They just earned their stripes, and they want to make sure you’ve seen their newkuttes.”
My eyes widen, and I smile, remembering that Diesel is Lucky’s younger brother. “Congratulations, guys. You both look so handsome and stylish.”
The rest of the MC laugh, but Diesel and Tank puff out their chests and strut around like peacocks.
Diesel takes my hand and kisses the back of it. “A woman with impeccable taste,” he purrs. “Welcome to the family, Aria.”
I gasp at his words, looking at Lucky, who shrugs and rolls his eyes. “Too soon, brother. Give her some breathing room.”
Diesel shrugs. “Don’t drag your feet or some young biker might sweep her off her feet.”
He shoots me a teasing grin, wiggling his eyebrows until I laugh, and Lucky playfully shoves him away.
“Hands off my woman, Diesel,” Lucky says, half-serious and half-playful.
I put a hand on Lucky’s chest and smile at his brothers. “Thank you all for the warm welcome. It’s nice to feel wanted.”
In all honesty, I have no clue what my role will be in this wild group of guys. Or if I’ll even have one.
McKenna is Ace’s girlfriend, and I wonder if she’s the leader of the women. That’s awkward. I take a deep fortifying breath just thinking about it.
“Let’s go grab some drinks.” Lucky guides me away from the group, a possessive hand resting low on my back. “Sorry about that.”
“Don’t be. I love the way you’re so playful together. It’s so at odds with your tough guy exteriors.”
They may look like a bunch of rugged badasses, but deep down, they're just regular guys bonded by an unbreakable brotherhood. It’s equal parts surreal and endearing.
Lucky growls in mock offense. “We are tough guys.”
I laugh at the scowl on his face, pressing a soft kiss to his jaw.
“Of course, you are, my big bad tough guy.”
At the last second, he turns his mouth to mine, capturing it in a long, hot kiss that’s so intense my toes curl inside my shoes. When he kisses me like this, as if I’m his whole world, it’s easy to forget that the rest of my life needs sorting out. I lean into him, gripping his arms as we devour each other, oblivious to the world around us.
“Get a room!” I don’t know who says it, but everyone else laughs at the good-natured ribbing, and Lucky and I pull apart, dazed and smiling.
“Later,” he growls. “We’ll spend the next two days locked away together. Later.”
I pout playfully. “Fine. You’re lucky I love you.”
He blinks, a sexy smile on his face. “I’m Lucky. You love me.”
I groan, rolling my eyes with a playful smile. “Good thing for you, or else I might get drunk and take advantage of a hot young biker tonight.”
Lucky’s gaze darkens, and he gives me a swift smack to my ass. “Just for that, we start tonight on your knees.”
