Total pages in book: 27
Estimated words: 25612 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 128(@200wpm)___ 102(@250wpm)___ 85(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 25612 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 128(@200wpm)___ 102(@250wpm)___ 85(@300wpm)
Garrett and his wife slide over to where we’re sitting, and he starts off by saying, “I’m sorry about that asshole getting into your apartment. It’s my job to make sure the buildings are secure.”
“He made a key.”
“Yes. My guys are going to figure out how he managed to do that and ensure no one can do it again.”
He stands and moves back to his seat, but his wife stays. “God, I love that man,” she whispers, watching him walk away, particularly staring at his ass. She turns back to me and smiles sheepishly. “Sorry about that. I can’t help gawking at that man I married. He’s an animal.”
“An animal?”
“Yes, but he adores me and protecting the town he’s created.”
“I see.”
“He can get a bit aggressive when someone threatens it, so you have nothing to worry about. Garrett and the Riders will make sure you’re safe.”
“Um. Thanks.”
“Do you ever worry he’ll lose his temper and hurt you?”
“No. Weak men hurt women. Strong men protect them. My brother would never do anything to hurt you. Even when we were kids and they taught us girls to fight, Danny and Mike took it easy on us so we wouldn’t get beat up, but were strong enough on us that we learned to protect ourselves.”
“You ladies wouldn’t happen to be talking about me, would you?” Mike says, lifting me off my seat and taking it before plopping me down on his lap.
“God, always thinking everything is about you. Always so self-centered,” Crystal mutters.
“Be quiet, or I’m telling Boomer that you said Cyber has a nice ass.”
“Don’t get his ass killed,” she says. “Besides, he’s not going to believe you anyway.”
“That’s true. My wife knows me well,” Garrett says, coming up to us with a drink in hand. “Here, Tigress.” He kisses her cheek and then looks at Mike. “Don’t start shit with Cyber. He can fuck with you, and he doesn’t need to use his fists.” He laughs and walks away.
“I love that man.”
“What does he mean about Cyber?”
“He’s our tech guy, so he can go in and send him a thousand parking tickets, drain his bank account. Send out press releases or anything he wants. He’s great, and he helps keep the town safe. Well, as safe as we can with all the trouble we’ve had lately.”
“Trouble lately?”
“Yes, each one of us has a story to tell.” She goes into her tale, and I’m shocked and by the time they’re done, I realize that she’s right. Weak men hurt women, and strong ones protect them.
“Well, I’m going to join my husband while you two relax and talk. We only have another twenty minutes before landing.” She gets up, and Garrett, who was talking to Doc, is up on his feet, assisting her to her chair like she can’t do it herself. There’s slight turbulence, and he’s there to stop her from tumbling with her baby bump. Wow.
“Sorry, they can all be a lot.”
“They’re wonderful. I haven’t lived in the area long enough to get friendly with the ladies here or know their stories, but this is crazy.”
“It is. It’s been rough, but I’m hoping the bad times are on their way out.”
“Me too.” I press my head against his chest, and then I lift my butt to move into my chair.
He holds me in place. “Whoa, why are you trying to get away?”
I raise my eyebrows at him and answer, “We have to get into our seats for landing.”
“Oh, I thought you were trying to run.” He releases me, and I take my seat next to him and buckle up.
“Where the hell am I running to?” I arch my brow at him.
“Fair point. I love having you on my lap.”
“I love it too.” He kisses my temple again. We’ve never made it to our lips and I want to, but we have an audience, so I focus on buckling my seatbelt and then turn my attention to the window.
His strong fingers reach out and cup my chin, turning my face to meet his. “Have I overstepped?”
I tilt my head and scrunch up my brows. “What?”
“I keep forgetting myself.”
“Mike, is that why you haven’t kissed me?” I can’t believe we have our wires crossed. Can’t he tell how much I want him?
“I don’t want to push.”
“I’m not afraid of your kisses. I’m afraid to lose them,” I admit.
“That’s never going to fucking happen.” He growls, sliding his hands up my cheeks and into my hair before pressing his firm lips against mine. I moan, gripping his shirt, wanting to be back in his lap but I’ll have to wait.
We finally arrive in Vegas, and we head on down to the condo that Danny and Mike own. It’s pretty cool and I completely expect it to be a bachelor pad, but it looks wholesome and inviting.