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We make it back outside into the crisp night air, and it feels good on my skin.
“Hey,” Griffin says, catching my wrist in his grip.“I’m sorry I never kept in touch with you.I know back in the day, I sort of took on that role to look out for you, even though you had Logan.”
I reach up and caress his stubbled face.“It’s okay, Griffin.You’re here now.Let’s head back to the club,” I suggest.
Griffin smiles at me as we load back on the bike.The wind whips my hair all over the place, and I have to run my fingers through it once we reach the club.He walks with me to the office to drop off the paperwork.
“I guess I should let you get home,” Griff says, stepping up close to me.
“Unless you want me to stay,” I offer in a whisper as my heart pounds inside my chest.
Being in Griffin’s presence makes me act differently than I normally do.
His eyes turn dark.“Go home, Astera.”
What the fuck?I wasn’t offering to sleep with him.I was offering to stay to keep him company.I don’t respond to his comment and turn on my heels to leave.
When I turn to open my car door, Griffin catches me and spins me around to face him.I hit hard against his chest, and our faces are so close together.He’s a giant compared to me.Bending his head down, he glances at my lips.I can see the threatening hunger look in his eyes.
Right now, I’m his prey because I can’t resist this.I know exactly what’s about to happen, and I’m going to let it.With one hand gripping my neck, he pulls me even closer to him.He holds my gaze, and as if in slow motion, he slowly inches closer to my lips.I can barely breathe for fear this is all just a dream.
Before his lips brush against mine, I pull back.“I better go,” I state, trying to completely unlatch myself from his grasp.
My heart beats so fast in my chest as I drive home in the dark.The thought of kissing another man since Logan scares the shit out of me.But the pull I have toward Griffin, I feel the chemistry we have.I can’t risk getting my heart broken a second time.I couldn’t take that.
ChapterFive
GRIFFIN
Jesus.When Astera offered to stay, it took everything in me to tell her to go home.Then I changed my mind and wanted her to stay.However, she left just before I was about to kiss her.
It was late.The guys were settling down and conversating among the group of women that I assume hang around the club to service the men.Speaking of which, I see one coming my way.
“Hey, sugar, want to have some fun?”a brunette asks, sliding her hand down my chest seductively.
“I’m good.Thanks.”
“Your loss, hon.”
Any other time I might have jumped at the chance, and even though Astera and me aren’t a thing, I don’t like games.
Heading toward the bar, I grab a beer and then head back to my room.Grabbing a pair of jogging pants, I head to the shower.
Stepping into the shower and letting the steam cascade over me, I try to think of anything else, anything but Astera.But fuck, she is invading my thoughts as I picture her beautiful body pressing into mine.Closing my eyes, I grip my dick in my hand and start to move my hand up and down until I work up a steady rhythm.When I can’t stand it any longer, I let myself go.
Already, it feels like a huge relief release from me.My tense shoulders relax as I try to steady my breathing back to normal while I wash my body.Stepping out, I dry off, pull on my gray jogging pants and make my way back to my room at the end of the hall.The place is pretty quiet, and I’m thankful to get some sleep in a comfortable bed.
* * *
The smell of eggs and bacon causes me to rise out of a deep sleep.Becca likes to come in and cook for everyone.She’s always in the kitchen preparing meals ever since I can remember.She was the ole lady of the president of the club at one time until he passed, and Cutter took over as president of the MC.So, she knows the inner workings of the club.
“Hey, Ms.Becca.”I walk over and kiss her on the cheek.
“Hey.I thought I’d make you boys a big breakfast.”
“Thank you.”
“Just sit down this will be ready in a minute.”
