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Billie…
I’m so excited to meet Penny Anglene today. She’s my favorite author. It’s twice as thrilling since she’s Raider’s mom.
Things have been going so well between the two of us and I know I am in love with Raider. I’ve never been in love before, so I don’t know how to make sure it’s love and not lust. I know I lust him, but is it truly love? Only time will tell. I know I can’t breathe right if I’m away from him too long. I can’t imagine my life without him in it and all my plans for the future have him in them.
Raider and I are so compatible. We can talk all night long while he holds me to his chest, so I can hear his heart, if I can stay awake. We talk about our hopes and dreams for the future. Our hopes for the future are almost identical. His includes his club, but mine includes my family as well.
A few weeks ago, when Mom took my siblings to the fair, Raider and I made love for the first time. I gave him the virginity that I had been waiting to give to my husband on our wedding night. Raider said we were forever, and I would be his wife very soon. I trust Raider with my heart. Except for the last two nights, we have been together every night.
I got here a little late, so I’m at the back of the line to get inside to see the authors. I had to make sure all the animals were fed before I could leave. Mom said it was covered but I don’t neglect my responsibilities. It’s not a good example for Ryan and Maggie. It was only a five-hour drive, but I still found myself behind this morning. I think it was because I was so excited.
I’m people watching. This is something I can do for hours. I’m never in crowded places so this is a treat for me. I love observing how other people behave in every situation.
I see four guys in cuts. I think that’s what Raider told me to call them, but the cuts aren’t like Raider’s. They have a different club’s name on them. One I have never seen around my hometown. Not that I’m away from the farm that much.
There’s something about the two tallest men. They’re twins but I can tell them apart. There’s something about the two that look familiar. When they move closer as the line moves up, I see it. It’s their eyes. They look just like Raider’s—a deep whiskey brown.
Both men have salt-and-pepper hair and some smile wrinkles, but they’re still very virile. The way they carry themselves, they demand respect, just like Raider. They’re both muscled up and are noticeably big. These men could be related to Raider. They may be coming to see Raider’s mom like me.
I asked Raider not to tell his mom that I was coming. I don’t want her to feel obligated to talk to me. We haven’t formally been introduced.
I step back in line. Now I’m in line right in front of the men. I take another quick glance at the two men, and the closer I get, the resemblances keep getting stronger. I can’t help myself. I turn and face the men.
“Excuse me,” I say and all four of the men’s faces are on me. “Are you related to Raider Miller? I mean, you two?” They look at me and then the two bigger guys look at each other.
“Are you talking to us?” one of them asks. I look at the man’s name on his cut. It readsRager, and he’s the president of the Rival Sons MC. I’m glad Raider taught me how to read a biker cut.
“Yes, sir. My boyfriend’s name is Raider Miller, and he’s the president of the Righteous Arms MC. Your facial features and eyes look just like his. I thought you might be coming to see Penny Anglene, his mom. She’s one of the authors signing here today.”
Rager gives me a warm smile.
“No, darling. I don’t have a woman or any children. I’ll check this Penny Anglene out when I get inside. She may be a long-lost relative of ours.” He looks at the man standing beside him. “I’m Rager and this is my identical twin brother, Reaper. The other two are Skeeter and Drum. We’re part of the Rival Sons MC.”
“Raider taught me to read a cut. It’s just the resemblance is uncanny. I’m sorry for disturbing you gentlemen. You must think I’m crazy, just talking to strangers,” I say to the men. I can feel my face turning red. They all four smile at me.
“Sweetheart, it’s not a problem. Did your boyfriend also tell you it’s not a great idea to talk to brothers from another club? If we had been a club who had a disagreement with your old man’s club, this might not have turned out so well. You need to be on guard around other clubs. We have no beef with the Righteous Arms MC. Did you say that Raider, your boyfriend, is Penny Anglene’s son? How old is he?” I look at the man named Rager. His cut says he’s the president. He doesn’t seem to have an agenda or even know Raider. It’s probably just curiosity. I don’t get a bad gut feeling about them.
“He’s twenty-five,” I answer. Rager has a strange look on his face. “Well, thank you, anyway. I guess it’s one of those things that everyone has someone that looks like them somewhere on earth. Have a great day,” I say and then start to turn around. I see the one named Drum catch Rager’s attention and the two of them walk away.
I almost step back and talk to the two men left standing there again, just to pass the time, when I see Penny Anglene coming up on the far side of the men, walking toward me. Everything else seems to stop. I am breathless and nervous. She sees the two men standing behind me and her step falters, but she recovers well. If no one was watching as close as I have been, they would have never noticed, but it didn’t go unseen by Reaper. He gives Penny a panty-melting smile. I’m a taken woman, but I need to give Reaper his props. He is mighty fine for an older man. Not that I’m into older men, or not that much older, anyway. He starts to cut her off, but it doesn’t look like Penny likes the idea, so I do what I can to help Raider’s mom.
I step in between Reaper and Penny. “Hello, Ms. Anglene. I’m Billie Nesbit and your son is my boyfriend. I am so happy to meet you. You are my all-time favorite author and I follow you on Facebook. I’m in your group. It is such an honor to meet you.” Reaper looks at me, and then to Penny.
“You're Penny and you have a son who is twenty-five years old?” Reaper looks at Penny accusingly.
“Rager, that is none of your business. You have no right to ask anything of me.”
I don’t know what’s going on. That’s not Rager. It’s Reaper.
“That’s not Rager. That’s Reaper.” We both turn to look at Reaper and he’s gone. “I’m sorry I was so pushy when I approached you. I just noticed you weren’t happy about seeing Reaper and I was trying to give you time to regroup.”
Penny’s face is plastered with a smile, but it doesn’t reach her eyes. It’s fake. She’s faking it until she can make it. Her hands are shaking. My mom has made these faces many times, especially after Dad’s death.
“My son found himself not only a beautiful woman but also a smart one. Thank you. I’ll see you inside. Come to my table first, so you can sit with me. We can get better acquainted.” Penny still isn’t calm. She’s agitated and seems to be in a hurry. Reaper made her feel uncomfortable.
“Thank you, ma’am. I’ll do that after lunch.” I try to comfort her by hugging her and she hugs me back, but I can feel her shaking.
“I’ll see you inside,” Penny tells me. I don’t feel comfortable with this situation, and it isn’t my business. I know someone whose business it is, and I know he’ll know what to do. I take my phone out and text Raider. By the time I have let him in on everything that’s happened, it’s my turn to enter the signing. Raider is pissed at me, his mom, Rager, and Reaper. He and some of his brothers will be here soon. He didn’t text me that last part. He has ignored all the other texts I’ve sent. Yes, he’s pissed.
