Chapter Two
Jake
I got back to my bike and hesitated. Then I went into the pub and ordered a shot of whiskey and a beer. This new development deserved some thought.
The barmaid set the drinks down. “Thanks, Tina!” She was a cute little redhead in a black blouse and skirt. To my surprise, my usual undressing her with my eyes didn’t happen as she walked away.
“Just like that and you got it bad, boy,” I muttered under my breath.
I took the shot and then a sip of the beer. Getting interested in a rival club member’s sister. Shit! How did that happen? I shook my head. I would worry about that later. I looked over to the empty pool table thinking back a few hours to when I was watching her play with her brother. Damn, she was hot. And incredibly adorable. I remembered that each time she’d bend over the table, her unruly hair would fall on her face and she had to brush it back. She was irresistibly sexy. Bent over like that, her luscious breasts pressed against the table and her sexy rear had been enticing. I took a gulp of the beer. I wasn’t near drunk and wasn’t planning on getting that way, I just needed to reflect for a bit.
Tina the barmaid returned. “Slow night, Jake?” She was polishing a glass with a twinkle in her eye. I had known Tina for years and knew she was the perfect bartender. She could tell a great tale, but didn’t tell them out of turn. I could talk to her.
“A great night, Tina, just needed a nightcap. What do you know about Dana?” I asked straight up. No point beating around the bush.
“She’s a good girl. Big heart and wild spirit. She just got back into town today from school and is looking to get settled in again. So, what happened, man? I am pretty sure from the look on her face when she left with you that she didn’t shoot you down.” Aside from being good at tending bar, Tina noticed everything around her.
“Of course not, jeez, Tina, give me some credit. We are just taking it easy for now. Is her brother a hard ass?”
“He can be. Wild Wolves are like that. So are your brothers, if I remember right.” She grinned. I chuckled and nodded. She was right. It was why I had wanted to keep it on the down low with Dana, for the time being.
“That could be a problem. Right now, though, I don’t seem to give a shit,” I answered honestly. She laughed softly at that.
“I don’t blame ya, boy. She is a catch,” Tina said. “If I hadn’t known better I might have tried for her. You know, I am a big believer in loving who you want, but sometimes you gotta be careful, ya know?” Living in a small town and being a lesbian had taught her the hard way on that point. Worse than what I would get from my brothers, I was sure.
“Well, darlin’, I agree. So, you don’t think I am making a mistake making a move on her?”
She reached over and patted my arm.“There is no mistake in loving someone. Just watch your ass, but you know how to do that” She was right again. I figured I was making too much of it and blew her a kiss.
“Thanks, I guess I was looking for someone to agree with me. Ya know, if I hadn’t known better when we met, you might have been who I went after,” I said, remembering a night a few years earlier. She laughed.
“You might have scored for a night or two, too. It wouldn’t have lasted though. I am happy for ya, just watch your ass.”
“I will, sister.” I paid and stood up. “I should be going. Thanks for the talk and the booze.” I had some club business in the morning, before lunch, and wanted to clear the decks of that so the rest of my Saturday could go smooth.
***
I got the dues collected and made sure the new recruits were keeping the rolling iron clean. It was a good bunch and they had potential. Hell, they wouldn’t have made it this far if they didn’t. I went to the back room of the club and put the money in the safe with the notes on who owes what. All done, I thought with a smile. Almost time to go on a lunch date.
“You hear the latest, Jackhammer?” Crazy Mary said when I walked into the main room of the clubhouse.
“What’s that, Crazy?”
“The Wild Wolves did a rescue during the fire last night. Saved some forester and a chick. It sounds wild. I know they are rivals, but that is pretty badass,” she said with a giggle. Her giggles always had a crazy sound to them. I remembered Dana’s cute giggle and preferred it to Mary’s. With Mary, you never knew how close the crazy really was.
“You’re right, sister,” I said. “Credit where credit is due. That is badass. Anyone hurt?” I realized why Dana’s brother Mitch had left her at the bar. Duty called. I understood that and in a way, was glad for Dana’s affiliation through her brother. She would understand my duty, too.
“Not that I heard. All’s good on their end. They had just finished a good poker run, too. When is our next run?” Crazy had this slightly unnerving look in her eyes.
“Haven’t heard yet. Ask Gorilla or Hammer,” I told her.
They were the President and Road Warrior, respectively. I was not that high up in the hierarchy and didn’t want to be. I liked my mid-level rank just fine. It gave me more room to live my life. Between my part time gig and club stuff, I had plenty of money, too. The possibilities seemed to blossom when I thought about Dana. Hell, I was always thinking of Dana now. I had taken a cold shower when I got home the night before, as a necessity. I couldn’t wait for lunch. Time alone in the park, the opposite direction of the fires, no possibility of interruptions, all added up to a fantastic Saturday.
“I will, brother. What are you up to tonight? Going to the barn dance at Flatteries Ranch?”
“Don’t know,” I hedged. “I am doing some hunting tonight, ya know?” I leered. Crazy was used to the brothers always looking for tail. She bought it. The club wouldn’t interrupt a guy looking for a good time. She cackled with laughter.
“If she’s good enough for ya, you’ll have to bring her around. She might be good material,” Crazy said and giggled again. Crazy was always on the hunt and didn’t care who the prey was. Interesting woman, I reflected thinking of past times and parties.
“Maybe I will. Will see who I can get,” I told her. She cackled again and went into the kitchen. I shook my head. She truly deserved the name Crazy. I finished up my duties and checked in with the Hammer.
“All done, man. Got anything else for me?”
“Naw, you are doing great. Go enjoy the weekend,” Hammer said. Billy Ridgeway was his real name. About my height except perhaps a hundred pounds heavier. He didn’t look like it, but one hit from him would end your day quick.
“Thanks, Billy. Crazy was wondering when the next Poker Run was gonna be,” I remembered.
“That’s because she won the last two,” he said. “Greedy little bitch. Good for our rep, though. It isn’t scheduled yet, but I’ll let her know.” He waved me off. I liked Hammer. He wasn’t lording his position over anyone. You did your job and you got a pat on the back and free time to spend. If you didn’t, you got the hammer.
“See ya,” I said.
“Later,” Hammer called.
***
I was glad I got done early because I could stash some stuff at the park before going for my…new girl? The thought came to me as a question when I pulled up at her house in my pickup. Yes, my new girl, I decided, hoping she agreed. My truck was black and beat up, but her brother wouldn’t hear about a biker visiting his sister. She opened the door when I reached for the bell. She was smiling and looked flushed.
“Good timing, Jake,” she said as she let me in. “I’ve just finished getting stuff together.” She shut the door behind us and turned. I bent, kissed her deeply and she melted against me. It felt amazing. We both gasped for breath when I pulled back.
“Sorry, girl, I have been thinking of you all night and couldn’t wait,” I said. She blushed but nodded.
“Me, too. I thought maybe after sobering up I would feel different, but no chance.” She looked me in the eyes. She reached out and hugged me.
“I know, right,” she said, her voice muffled against my chest. I kissed the top of her head. “I am looking forward to every moment of today. So, shall we go?”
I followed her through the little house into an airy kitchen with plenty of counter space and a nice kitchen nook. I liked watching how her sexy rear moved with each step. Dana was wearing black leggings and a red frilly mini-skirt with a loose red blouse over a black spandex half top. She was ravishing. Slow down, boy, I told myself. Not yet, almost. Her hair was wild and unruly, yet, there was nothing about this little lady that wasn’t attractive to me. Usually I could find something I didn’t like about people right away, but there was nothing wrong with Dana at all.
“Here is the basket. I got some sandwiches and potato salad in here as well as some chips. We may have to stop for drinks, though,” she said.
“That is already taken care of,” I told her.
“Oh, okay. I guess we’re ready.”
Her skirt swirled around her legs as I followed her out the front door. I licked my lips. It was almost lunch time.