Total pages in book: 19
Estimated words: 17129 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 86(@200wpm)___ 69(@250wpm)___ 57(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 17129 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 86(@200wpm)___ 69(@250wpm)___ 57(@300wpm)
I rolled my eyes and thrust his bag of food at him. Remi was known for being overdramatic, and not only that, but much like Elliot, he didn’t seem to know when to be serious. Sometimes it was funny; other times, it could be downright annoying. “Stop being so fucking overdramatic and just eat, Remi.”
I handed everyone else their food before sitting my ass on the dusty floor and leaning my back against the wall. Shit, I was tired, but today was going to be yet another day with a shit ton of overtime put in. “So, what did take so long?” Harlan asked, ever the curious one.
“Y’all are some nosy mother fuckers,” Adler said, glancing at Harlan before focusing back on his food. “Maybe he wanted a damn breath of fresh air away from you and Remi breathing down his fucking neck.”
I snorted. “Nah. I actually ran into the owner of the new gym in town—Training Ground.”
“What’s he like? Heard it was a new guy in town opening it,” Elliot said before shoving food into his mouth.
“She,” I corrected, “is actually really nice. And she is new to town. Definitely don’t recall seeing her around before.” I would’ve remembered a gorgeous blonde like her. Slim and fit. Pretty blue eyes. Fuck, she was just my type.
“Shit, it’s a woman that opened it?” Remi asked. He whistled. “Is she hot?”
I narrowed my eyes at him, something akin to jealousy and possessiveness slithering through my veins almost like poison. It was a foreign feeling to me, but something about Mikayla had hooked me from the get-go. She wasn’t even mine yet, but I sure as fuck wasn’t sharing her.
“Back the fuck off, Remi,” I snapped at him.
Remi barked out a laugh.
“Ooooh, sounds like someone has a crush,” Harlan sang.
I threw a noodle at him, which smacked him right on the forehead. He grimaced. “Fuck off. Both of you,” I muttered.
Harlan and Remi snickered, but Elliot shot me a knowing look. I sighed. If his look was anything to go by, it meant I was already a fucking goner after just meeting her once.
I was fucked. And I wasn’t sure how I felt about that because I was not in the business of settling down.
A man like me wanted his options open. But damn if I wasn’t going to see how close I could get to her.
The shower beating down on my tense muscles felt blissful after the hard day I’d just had. I hated rush jobs, even if they did pay exceptionally well. It just meant hours upon hours of back-breaking work. Which was why I was just now getting into the shower at nine at night.
Sighing, I turned the water off and stepped out onto the black bath mat. I’d had plans to check out the gym after work—and hopefully run into Mikayla while I was out—but I wasn’t sure if I could manage it. I’d forgotten to ask for her name earlier, but I’d gotten it from the kid working the window when it was my turn to order and get my food.
Mikayla’s smile suddenly popped into my mind, the way it was like sunshine beaming on me. I could still feel the way her soft breasts felt pressed against my chest. How soft her skin was beneath my palms.
Fuck it. I was going to that damn gym. Didn’t matter how damn tired I was.
I quickly donned a pair of sweats and a t-shirt before heading out of my room. Harlan and Remi had already turned in for the night, and Adler, Seb, and Elliot had gone straight home from work. These days, the clubhouse was quieter than it ever had been, but it was nice. I loved seeing my brothers find their perfect women and raise beautiful families. And I loved those kids to pieces.
Didn’t mean I wanted any of my own, but nieces and nephews were perfect. I could return them whenever I got tired of them.
After pulling my bike keys out of my pocket, I walked out of the clubhouse doors and over to the bikes. Once the engine was started and my helmet was strapped to my head, I pulled off the gravel lot and hit the highway into Sandersville.
Here was to hoping the woman occupying all my thoughts today was still working.
I wasn’t sure how someone managed to accomplish giving a warm, soothing vibe in a gym, but damn if Mikayla hadn’t accomplished just that. I didn’t feel dreadful walking through the glass doors of her gym. I felt at ease. The lights were dim but not to the point it was hard to see, soft rock music played from the speakers overhead, and the walls were done in darker tones.
“Hey!” Mikayla exclaimed as she popped out of her office. She looked tired but happy and still just as beautiful as she’d been earlier. “I didn’t expect you to come today.”