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“Goddamn, is she still off limits ’cause I think I just fell in love with our little mayor,” Gage muttered.
Caden snickered, turning toward Gage, who was smiling in Bailey’s direction. Kase shook his head, appreciating his humor. Although Saint didn’t seem to. He slowly turned back at Gage and scowled.
“Yeah, she’s off limits.”
Gage laughed and held up his hands. “All right, man, I hear ya.”
They watched the argument die down, and Marissa and Bailey slowly turned toward them. Marissa leaned over, whispering in Bailey’s ear. He wasn’t close enough to hear her, but whatever she said made Bailey burst out laughing. He watched the women head toward them, and Caden smiled. He knew he wouldn’t be enough for her. Marissa would need friends, other women. It seemed she had found her first in Bailey.
“Trouble, Mayor?” Kase asked, which caught both women’s attention. Marissa immediately sought him out, and when she did, she maneuvered around the men and sank into his side, curling her arm around his waist. The movement didn’t go unnoticed, especially to Kase, who was staring between them. Kase scanned their stance, and Caden caught his brother’s faint smile.
“No trouble.” She smiled. Caden had to wonder how she was able to pull it together so quickly. The older guys came at her hard, but she hadn’t wavered. She eyed the group with ease until she landed her gaze on Caden with Marissa at his side. Her lips perked up.
“Thanks for sharing Marissa with me, Caden.” She glanced over to his right. “I had so much fun. Tuesday, right?”
He glanced down at Marissa, who was smiling back at Bailey. “Yeah, just text me when you’re done with your meeting, and we’ll meet up.”
Bailey nodded and scanned the group. “Hope your move in is going well.”
Kase cleared his throat. “We’re getting there.”
“Great.” Bailey averted her gaze to Saint, who stood off to the side. “I heard your tattoo shop will be set to open in a few months?”
Caden watched as Saint’s brow arched and his chest tensed. He nodded without giving a verbal response.
“So exciting.” Bailey tilted her head. “Always wanted a tattoo. Maybe I’ll have to stop in some time.”
He’d known Saint for years, since they were teenagers. He’d seen him around a fair share of women, including his ex. But no woman had ever evoked the silent desire he was catching from Saint’s stare.
He didn’t say a word, but Caden knew better. Bailey had definitely piqued an interest in the VP of the Ghosttown Riders. It was almost voyeuristic watching the two of them. Bailey smiled, and her cheeks blushed as she bowed her head and stepped back.
“Have a great day, guys.” She glanced up in his direction, but her eyes fell on Marissa. “See ya next week.” Bailey waved and turned, walking down the street.
“Bye, Bailey,” Marissa said.
Chapter Seventeen
She drew in a deep breath. It was just what she needed. It was hard to believe the peace and quiet she was finding was at a motorcycle clubhouse.
They had arrived a few hours ago. After the parts had been unloaded, they all went back to the clubhouse. Kase had given her and Caden a room, which wasn’t quite finished but had a bed and a private bathroom. Drake and Trevor were sharing a room next door, along with Dylan.
The house wasn’t at all what she expected. For one, she expected an actual house, but it was the size of a warehouse. The setup was great. A huge bar had lots of seating and a few tables scattered around the room. There was also a small stage, and in the corner of the main room, a stripper pole.
In the back were a slew of bedrooms. There was even a room with a few pool tables and dart boards which had yet to be set up. Definitely a party zone. She caught the excitement in Trevor’s eyes and the concern in Caden’s, though he never said a word.
Everyone had been warm and welcoming, especially Nadia. She felt more comfortable than she expected. While Kase didn’t say much to her, she caught him watching her every so often when she was with Caden, and more so when she was teasing Trevor.
She glanced around the open property, enjoying the warm breeze. Not at all what I expected. Marissa settled back on the table of the picnic table. She’d been out there for about ten minutes. Alone. While the clubhouse had been fairly quiet, she was seeking a little more solitude. For the past two years, she’d spent her life on her own, and there was a calming quiet she missed. She scanned the view and smiled. Miles and miles of sky was all she saw. The clubhouse was situated on the hill on a country road. According to Caden, Kase wanted the privacy. He certainly got it.
She had to admit she’d fallen in love a little with Ghosttown. There was something special about a small town. There were definitely downfalls, which she’d seen today with Bailey, but it had its perks. She set her hands on the table and leaned back. Her alone time was short-lived.
She heard the footsteps and assumed it was Caden. She had mentioned she was going to take a walk while the rest of the men and Trevor started a game of pool.
“It’s so pretty, right?”
“If you say so.”
She jerked her head over her shoulder. The voice was familiar, but it wasn’t Caden. She eyed Kase as he neared the picnic table. Her interactions with Caden’s brother had been anything but enjoyable. Kase had a chip on his shoulder when it came to her. She understood it. She was, after all, a stranger. Caden, Trevor, and Jack may have accepted her, but Kase hadn’t.
