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I lead her over to the road that winds through the compound to our houses. Taking a chance, I reach out and snag her hand, threading my fingers through hers. Thankfully, she doesn’t pull away, but I can tell she’s on edge from the tension I can feel running through her.
“I’ll be completely honest with you. I’m offering because the instant I saw you, I wanted to know more about you. Your likes and dislikes. Favorite foods, movies, hobbies, everything. I want to spend more time with you. I like you. A lot. You’re gorgeous, kind, and loving. I want to protect you and make sure no one will hurt you. And just to be clear, cause I’m sure Levi or Sasha would kick my ass if I don’t clarify this. I’m not undermining you or assuming you can’t protect yourself by that statement. It’s just that I want to add my layer of protection to yours. Everything will go at your pace, but I’m hoping you’ll let me get to know you better, just as you’ll get to know me better.”
I leave off the part that I’m almost positive she’s the one for me and that I’m already half in love with her.
Her steps falter, and she turns to look at me in surprise. Her lips are slightly parted and it takes everything in me not to run my thumb across her plump lower lip. A second later, her eyes turn misty and my stomach bottoms out.
Shit.
Did I come on too strong?
“No one has ever said anything like that to me before. Or wanted to know that much about me. Ever,” she whispers.
A tear escapes, and I find myself wiping it away before I even realize what I’m doing. A small gasp escapes her as my skin touches hers. When she slightly leans into my touch, it takes all my restraint not to lean down and kiss her.
After a few moments, I lower my hand and once again, take her hand in mine. A slight blush colors her cheeks again as she licks her lips. Even though I can tell she’s nervous, she straightens her posture as her gaze locks with mine.
“I must be crazy, but I feel safe with you even though we only just met. Something tells me I can trust you and I’ve only been able to trust two other people my entire life: my old boss, Peggy, and her husband, Glen. Everyone else... Everyone else in my life has shown me that I can only depend on myself. I couldn’t even rely on my mom. Preston was even worse. If it weren’t for Peggy and the food banks, I probably would have died of starvation or the elements years ago. I’ve been mostly supporting myself since I was fifteen. I’ve seen and been through things no child should ever have to see or endure.”
She pauses and licks her lips again as a variety of emotions flit across her face. My chest tightens and I want to know more, but the fear of pushing too much too soon has me biting my tongue.
“That said, I would like to get to know you better. You protected me, even from my dad and your friends, when they startled or scared me. My past doesn’t help with those types of situations, either. You all are an intimidating bunch. However, there is something I need to know before we go any further. Are you seeing anyone? I won’t be a side piece to anyone and if we do decide to take this further, I won’t share you. If you cheat, I’m gone.”
The tightness in my chest loosens at hearing she’s willing to get to know me, and I can’t stop my smile. “It may be hard to believe, especially with me being a biker, but I haven’t been with anyone for almost nine months. Not even the bunnies. Shit, I should tell you about the bunnies.”
I groan and wipe my hand over my face, but when I look back down at her, I have to bite my lip to keep my groan in at how sexy she looks right now. Her jaw is dropped in shock, and fuck, I really shouldn’t be thinking about how good her lips would look around my dick.
At that thought, my dick twitches and strains against my jeans even harder. Fuck, I can already tell this is going to be a major test of restraint. I’ve never gotten this aroused by anyone before. She closes and opens her mouth a few times before eventually nodding. I tug a little on her hand and we start walking again.
“Okay. Not going to lie, but yeah, that is surprising for a biker to go that long without sex, even though we just heard how long it’s been for my dad. I would have thought that you’d still be using the bunnies even if you weren’t seeing someone. And Susie did tell me a little about them. Well, as much as she could since we were around Jordan and neither one of us wanted him to hear all that. I don’t understand the appeal of being a bunny, but I’m not one to throw stones. She did mention there were two that usually stir up trouble, but there are four that seem pretty nice.”
Another groan escapes because that’s putting it lightly for those two. Very lightly. “Yeah, there’s two new bunnies, Crystal and Gigi. Even though they know Thor, Dragon, and Colt are taken, they still try to tempt them to stray from their women. None of them ever would, though. Thor and Dragon are crazy in love with Levi. Same for Colt and Sasha.
“As soon as Crystal and Gigi hear about you, they’ll probably try to feed you a bunch of lies, so I’ll just tell you now. I haven’t been with either of them, though not for lack of trying on their part. The other bunnies, Roxy, CJ, Ashley, Ginger, Sarah, and Amy, have been here for a long time and yes, I’ve been with all of them except for Roxy. Roxy works here, but she isn’t here for sex with any of us. CJ no longer has sex with my brothers, but she does still work here. We don’t really consider Roxy or CJ bunnies anymore, even though that’s what their job titles are on our books.”
Her face scrunches up a little. “What made CJ change her mind? Sorry! I shouldn’t have asked. It’s not my business, so I shouldn’t dig. Ignore me,” she says as she winces and waves her free hand.
A chuckle escapes as I grin. “I’d never be able to ignore you, Sunshine.” Pausing, I take in the slight blush that colors her cheeks. I fucking love seeing her flushed.
“It’s alright in this case since everyone knows. CJ found out her brother, Drae, was prospecting for our club. Long story short, she’d been taken, and neither had seen each other for about five years. CJ was injured, pretty badly I heard, and had to have a bunch of plastic surgery done on her face. Drae was a teenager when CJ was taken and, from what they said, he was pretty scrawny at the time. Neither one recognized each other when CJ came here to be a club bunny. Both were also wearing colored contacts, so that didn’t help either. When CJ found out about Drae, she asked if she could just work here, like Roxy, and not be here for the guys. Thor and Levi obviously didn’t have any issue with it.”
“They didn’t...” she trails off as her cheeks heat.
I bite back a groan at how innocent she is and I wonder exactly how innocent she really is? Fuck, I need to stop thinking like this or I’ll make her run for sure. Shaking my head, I continue.
“No, they didn’t. Our prospects aren’t allowed to be with the bunnies—sexually or orally. They aren’t allowed to drink, either, when they’re prospecting. They need to make sure they’re ready for whenever one of us needs them to do something. Though, on very rare occasions, they will be allowed to drink, but they can’t get drunk. For example, Sasha, Alexei, and Ethan have a pass today because they are Levi’s family and it’s a big celebration for them.”
She nods. “That’s a relief that they didn’t do that. I bet that would have messed with their minds if they had.”
We walk in silence as we loop around and start our way back toward the clubhouse. The closer we get, the more nervous I get since she hasn’t said where she wants to stay while she’s here. Or even said she wants to stay here to begin with.
Turning toward her, I notice she’s nibbling on her bottom lip. She stops walking and I can’t help but reach up and tug her lip free of her teeth. Rubbing my thumb across her lip, I bite back another groan as her breath hitches and her cheeks tinge pink.
“What’s got you nervous, Sunshine?”
The pink on her cheeks darkens. “I must be crazy, but if we’re going to get to know each other better, I think I’d like to take you up on your offer to stay with you. Though, I’d like to take one of the spare rooms if that’s okay? I’m not the type of woman to just fall into bed with someone.”
She looks up at me shyly and I have to fight not to lean down and kiss her. I smile and she returns it.
