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Some may think it was stupid to keep their relationship a secret but she had two pretty big reasons. First, Bear had just done an about face and decided he wanted a relationship. She knew what the MC guys were like. She’d watched them tease and torment the guys in a new relationship. She planned on having a life with Bear and wasn’t having any of them scare him off with all their bantering. Second, being the middle daughter, she’d always had to share or compete with her sisters. She wanted Bear to herself for just a little while. No one expecting certain things from their relationship and no one giving their opinion. They were both adults and didn’t need anyone meddling. Sarah knew but she wasn’t one to tease at all. She was the most mature and nurturing of all of them.
Bear came in with some of the guys. He said hi to her and her sisters then let the other guys find seats first. Of the five left, he took one of the ones beside her. When he scooted his chair in, he brushed his hand across the top of hers. A featherlight touch that had her squirming in her seat.
Baron waited until everyone was seated then said the blessing. Regina had made her gravy steak—at least that’s what Locks called it. Winnie loved it because it cooked in the gravy for over two hours and was so tender, she didn’t need a knife to cut it. Plus the gravy over mashed potatoes was so good. She’d need to run extra with all the carbs, but she didn’t indulge often.
Bear handed her the bowl of potatoes and let her grab a scoop before he got his. Then he held the platter with the steaks and gravy while she took a portion then got his before giving it to her to pass on. The dinner rolls came by along with corn, green beans, fried okra and a salad. Each time, he held the items he knew she liked.
At first, she’d thought he was holding everything but then realized it was only her favorites.
“Dude, you’ve had three. Why don’t you share with the rest of us?” Cannon griped.
“Well, I was just trying to help you out. You look like you’re getting a little thick around the middle. Maybe you should spend more time running the range than working behind the counter.” Scoop grinned, delivering the comeback.
Bear reached between them, grabbing the tray. He turned and handed the last piece of vegetable pizza she’d brought to her. She did love her veggie pizza and Bear had no idea she’d kept a half pan at her house.
“Oh, for Pete’s sake, she brought them. She can make them anytime,” Cannon whined.
Bear had been sweet enough to get the last piece for her and she wasn’t going to let his good deed go to waste. She picked up the piece like she was going to give it to them, then pulled it apart into two. She popped one piece in her mouth and gave the other piece to Bear.
“Man, you are just mean, Winchester. See if I let you know when anything special comes into the range.” Cannon scowled when he threatened her.
“Man, are we an MC having lunch or a bunch of whiny girls?” Roam remarked, helping feed Georgia. When no one said anything, he looked around the table as the silence continued.
Winnie waited to see if Regina was going to get after him. She couldn’t imagine he’d fare any better than War had when they’d disparaged women.
“Oh, Daddy, Nana’s face is getting red. It only gets red when she’s mad. You should say you’re sorry or you might have to go to time out.”
Grant’s whispered words, which everyone at the table could hear, had Winnie trying to stifle a giggle. Bear’s hand underneath the tablecloth slid along her thigh and squeezed lightly. She went from needing to giggle to wanting to find a closet to have a little alone time with Bear.
“Grant, I didn’t even realize how my words sounded. I’m so sorry.”
Roam’s exaggerated tone had Regina shaking her head at him and his brothers whisperedsuck upunder their breaths. Winnie squeezed her legs together than flicked Bear’s fingers. Someone was going to notice something and she didn’t want that. Bear’s secret touch letting her know he wanted her meant everything.
Chapter Twelve
Bear clocked Scoop’snod and headed out to what looked like a storage shed for their winter snowmobiles and other items. Most people ignored it and Bear had always wondered if Baron had shared about his special room below the shed.
