Settling in for the day, I get organized to train my replacement. Jenna Mariella Castillo de Natera, ‘Vida’ arrives not far behind me to start her first day. She’s Ruby’s ol’ lady. Her dark hair, natural tanned skin, and dark eyes all add to her Latina beauty. She’s twenty-seven, but looks more like twenty one, and you can’t tell from looking at her that she’s had three kids.
We start going over everything right away. She’s a quick learner and great with the computer. Considering my dad hates the thing, this will be good. With Jenna here, I don’t feel like I’m abandoning him quite so much.
Around lunchtime, Tripp stops in. I stand to meet him. Immediately, he pulls me into one of his all-consuming kisses. Forgetting everything but being in his arms, I moan as I melt into him. He pulls away leaving me breathless. He laughs, breathing on my ear as he whispers to me.
“Doll, you’re at work. As much as I’d love nothing more than to take you right here in your office, on your desk, we have company. No more moaning like that or I won’t give a fuck who watches as I take what I want.”
Smacking his chest playfully, I pull away and purposely sashay my way to my desk. I’m in jeans that hug my every curve, a tight fitting, scoop neck black shirt that shows cleavage, and my black heeled boots give extra swoosh to my swinging hips. I feel him come up behind me, his arm snaking around my waist to pull my back into his chest.
“You’re playin’ with fire, Doll. You feel what you do to me?” He asks pushing his hips into me so I can feel his erection in my back. “Apparently, I didn’t work you over good enough last night because you can still strut those sexy ass hips of yours. Tonight, babe, tonight, I’ll make sure you feel me for days to come.” He whispers against me before sucking hard on my neck.
I want nothing more than for him to bend me over my desk and take me now. He loosens his grip around my waist.
“I came by to tell you that I’ll pick you up after work so we can go for a ride. Gotta go back tomorrow, Rex needs me for a run.”
Turning to face him, I nod my head. The thought of goodbye, even for a few weeks, saddens me. He leaves after a quick kiss.
“You two are caliente.” Jenna says to me, her Spanish accent and words coming out.
Smiling at her, I can’t help myself. “Look at him. It’s because he’s hot.”
“He’s hot for you.” She says to me smiling from ear to ear.
“You think?” I ask, my insecurities showing their face.
“Doll, that man looks at you like you’re the only woman in the room. You’re his vida, his life.”
“Is that why Ruby calls you Vida? You’re his life?”
“Yes.”
Jenna and I spend the afternoon talking about work, men, and life in general. She’s amazing as a mom, wife, and ol’ lady. Before I realize it the day is done and Tripp is here picking me up.
Doll on the back of my bike is exactly where she’s supposed to be. Nervous energy runs through me as we make the ride over to Cedar Island. We stop for a quick bite to eat. Then I take Doll down to the beach. In boots, it’s not an easy walk for either of us, but I need to talk to her without any distractions.
Finding a spot, I sit down. Pulling Doll to sit between my legs, her back to my chest, I wrap my arms around her. We watch the ocean silently for a while. Inhaling the scent of her hair, I lay my head into her neck.
“We gonna do this, Doll?” I ask as she leans back further into me.
“Do what, Tripp?”
“This Doll, us? We gonna do this?”
“What are you asking me Tripp?” She turns forcing me to look up and meet her eyes.
“I leave tomorrow, Doll. I don’t know when my schedule will allow me a trip back. We got shit to sort out before I leave. I’m asking if we’re gonna do this?”
“Yeah, Tripp, I wanna do this.”
“You gonna move then? With my business and club, I can’t leave Doll.”
Her face breaks out in the biggest smile. She entwines her fingers in mine. “What are you smiling about?”
“Well, I’ve sort of been thinking. I didn’t want to be so far away from you. Jenna was at the office today training. I talked to my dad and she’s gonna take over my job.” My smile must give her encouragement because she doesn’t sound as insecure as she continues. “I talked to Caroline and I can live with her. I’m gonna check with Dina or Ryder about a job.” I lift my finger up to her lips to quiet her.
“Doll, you wanna move to Catawba? For me?”
“Well, for us, yeah.”
“You ain’t livin’ with Caroline. You wanna work that’s on you, but you don’t have to. You wanna do this, you live with me.”
“Rex?” she questions.
“He’s been talking about getting a place of his own for a while.”
“You sure?” Her face is one of panic.
“Never been more sure of anything in my life, Doll.”
I lean down and kiss her with all the love I feel for her but can’t ever seem to bring to words. The thoughts clutter my head as I continue to kiss her. She’s been working on finding a way to be closer to me. She’s done all this because I mean something to her, being together means something to her. Pulling away, I rub my thumb across her bottom lip.
“We gonna do this, Doll? You gonna live with me? You gonna be my ol’ lady? You know the club is part of me.”
“Yes to everything.” She says in a whisper. Tilting her head to me, I bring my forehead down to hers. Eye to eye, nose to nose, I say what I’ve known for months now.
“Love you, Doll.”
“Love you, Talon.”
One Ride for Life
After the confessions of love on the beach, Tripp took me home and showed my body just how much he loves me. He was true to his word, I felt him the next day. I wasn’t sashaying my ass around anywhere. It was a sore so good.
Tripp left the next morning to go back. I had to stay behind to tie up loose ends here in Haywood’s Landing. I spent two weeks training Jenna. Rex moved out while Tripp was on a transport. My stuff was packed and moved for me by some prospects.
I’ve settled into Tripp’s space pretty well. It’s been six months of living together and I can’t get enough of him. He’s been open to changes around the house, as long as I didn’t put flowery girly shit everywhere; his words not mine. The French country blue kitchen is now a light gray and upgraded to stainless steel appliances. Dina offered me a job, but Tripp offered me one at his office as well. I took the second offer because he’s gone quite a bit and I love the extra time together when he’s home.
Rex is still man whoring around. I’ve become close with Tessie. She has a new man, he’s a Catawba Hellion that’s been eyeing her, but thought she was tied to Rex. Well, Rex gave the free and clear. Andy, ‘Shooter’ went after the girl he wanted. Tessie is happy and, for the first time, introduced Axel, her son, to him.
Tank is still in a coma. He’s stable, his body healed, but he won’t wake up. The doctors say it’s up to him now. He’s got to find the reason to wake up. Sass visits him every day still. She’s living with Nick, and although the light is gone from my feisty friends eyes, she seems as happy as she’s gonna get without being with a biker.
Tripp and I spent last weekend riding the Dragon’s tail. It was everything my dad said it would be and then some. Being an ol’ lady is different. Those women who always looked out for me and nurtured me were an important part to my life that I overlooked until becoming one. Now, I’m looking out for the newbies that come in with one of the guys or helping with the little Hellions they have. They’ve all taken me in here quite well and I love my extended family.
I’ve got a special dinner planned tonight since Tripp has been gone for the last week. He walks in looking edible himself. I smile at him, as I walk over to the kitchen entryway. Snaking my arms around his waist, I rest my head on his chest. His arms come around me as he moves to tilt my head to him. Then he devours me in his kiss. I don’t care if it is fift
y years from now, a kiss from Talon Crews will consume every part of me because he is everything that makes my heart beat. After a few minutes, we break apart.
“Something smells good, babe.” Tripp states as he drops his bag in the laundry area. “What’s the occasion?”
“I missed you.” I smile innocently at him.
“Doll, what’s going on? I know you missed me, but this is something more.”
“Well, Caroline has been having some troubles with a guy from work. I sort of asked Rex to help me out and look out for Caroline. That being the case, they haven’t officially met even after all this time. Rex has been on the road or Caroline was busy. I doubt they even remember their first meeting at the barbeque.” I say looking down.
“Why didn’t you tell me that Caroline needed something?” He asks, lifting my chin forcing me to make eye contact.
“You were gone when she called. This guy at work is being a bit aggressive. Having Rex on her arm for a few work functions may deter him.”
“Is this why Caroline stayed over a few nights while I’ve been gone?”
“Maybe.”
“Is this maybe because she’s afraid of the fucker?”
Saved by the bell, the doorbell rings and I bolt to answer it. Caroline is having some troubles and I don’t know what to do for her. Rex will though. He and Tripp protected me and I know they will protect my friend.
Caroline is helping me set the table when Rex walks in through the back door. He and Tripp do the handshake, half hug, back slap thing guys do for a greeting. He waves over to me and then he faces Caroline. The smile on his face is one of seduction and surprise.
“Rex meet Caroline, again.” I say in introduction, as Tripp moves over putting his arm around my waist.
“Nice to meet you, Lux.”
Caroline’s face distorts in annoyance. “Lux?”
“Lux, as in deluxe. You’re the deluxe model. High class and shit.” Rex says settling into a chair at the table.
Caroline’s face is pleading with me to save her. I stifle a giggle at her reaction. We eat dinner as Caroline fills us in on the details of what’s been happening. Rex is pissed in a way I’ve never seen before. After dinner, Rex and Tripp go and talk in the shop, while Caroline helps me clean up.
“Are you sure about this Doll?”
“Caroline, I’d trust Rex with my own life. He’s not going to let this Chad guy get to you or keep bothering you. He’ll handle it and you can feel safe again.”
With a few more reassurances, she is feeling better about leaning on the Hellions to help her. Rex follows Caroline home. Tripp is sitting on the recliner in the living room. As I walk by, he grabs me and pulls me to his lap. Nuzzling his face in my neck, I sigh.
“I love you, Talon.”
Rather than respond, he kisses me. He’s moving around under me. Breaking the kiss, he pulls away and looks in my eyes as if he’s searching for an answer to an unknown question.
“Doll, we gonna do this?”
“Babe, we are doing this.” I answer, not understanding.
He moves a small black velvet box in front of me. “Doll, we gonna do this?”
Tears already falling as I ask, “What is it you’re asking me to do exactly?”
“You have my babies. You have my name. You keep that pretty ass of yours on the back of my bike for the rest of our lives. You be my everything. You be my wife. One more time and then I’m not askin’ again, we gonna do this, Doll?”
“Yes, Talon, we’re gonna do this.”
Thank you for going on One Ride with Tripp and Doll. For those of you curious as to what took place at the warehouse with Delatorre, it’s coming to you in Book 2, Forever Ride, releasing Spring/Summer 2014.
The characters of the Shifters Pack in Broadus, Montana were brought to you courtesy of author Theresa Marguerite Hewitt and her Broadus Supernatural Society Series.
The characters of Ray and Zack Mitchell were brought to you courtesy of author Amy Cox and her Broken Roads series (a Bright Wood Press Publication).
The characters of the Heaven Hill MC in Bowling Green, Kentucky were brought to you courtesy of author Laramie Briscoe.
Chelsea Camaron was born and raised in Coastal North Carolina. She currently resides in Southern Louisiana with her husband and two children but her heart is always Carolina day dreaming.
Chelsea always wanted to be a writer, but like most of us, let fear of the unknown grab a hold of her dream; she realized that if she was going to tell her daughter to go for her dreams, that it was time to follow her own advice.
Chelsea grew up turning wrenches alongside her father, and from that grew her love for old muscle cars and Harley Davidson motorcycles, which just so happened to inspired her ‘Love and Repair’ and ‘The Hellions Ride’ series. Her love for reading has sparked a new love for writing and she currently has a few more projects in the works.
When she is not spending her days writing you can find her playing with her kids, attending car shows, going on motorcycle rides on the back of her husband’s Harley, snuggling down with her new favorite book or watching any movie that Vin Diesel might happen to be in.
She hates being serious and is still a big kid at heart. She is a small town country girl enjoying life and, Chelsea hopes that her readers remember not to take life too seriously and to embrace your inner five year old, because five year olds know how to enjoy the simple things in life and how to always have fun.
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Meet the members of the Shifter’s Pack…
Siofra’s Song
Book One of the Broadus Supernatural Society Series
By
Theresa Marguerite Hewitt
In a society where supernatural creatures are known to humans, Siofra O'Hana has to deal with being a half-breed werewolf and telepathic. After losing her boyfriend after just finding out she was pregnant, Siofra takes off on a cross-country adventure. Breaking down in Montana, she takes up with a Pack. One year later she thinks her life is going to be perfect, unitl someone from her past comes back. Can she survive and make sure all her loved ones are going to be safe?
Meet the Mitchell family…
Changing Fate
Book One of the Broken Road Series
By
Amy Cox
What happens when everything you thought felt so right, all of a sudden is all wrong? Rachel loves Tim and she is reminded of that every time she looks at their baby Alyssa. On the morning of their third anniversary, she decides that he doesn't see her anymore and she goes back to St. Louis to help her sister and mother with her ailing father.
Ray Mitchell, sees Rachel and he is drawn to her immediately. Alyssa seems to be icing on the cake for him. When Tim would run the other way from emotion and anything to do with the baby, Ray embraces Rachel and her baby making her feel things she never imagined.
After a tragic car crash Rachel has to step up and make some hard choices and figure out not just what she wants but what she needs.
Meet the members of Heaven Hill MC…
MEANT TO Be
Book One of the Heaven Hill Series
By
Laramie Briscoe
Single mother.
Laid off factory worker.
Drug runner for the Heaven Hill Motorcycle Club.
When Denise Cunningham is served with foreclosure papers on her birthday it's the last straw in a long line of bad luck. Sitting and crying about things has never been how she solved her problems, but this time she decides to do just that. A phone call interrupts her pity party and changes the course of her life forever.
Loyal brother.
Grease monkey mechanic.
Vice President of the Heaven Hill Motorcycle Club.
William Walker Jr., known as Liam to his club, needs a new recruit that is just naïve enough and desperate enough to do what he asks without question. When Denise Cunningham lands in his lap, he decides to hire her - not because he wants to, because he has to.
Neither are comfortable in their new roles, but he needs help and she can't stand to lose anything else.
As bullets fly and a local Bowling Green, KY reporter works to bring the club down, Liam and Denise find themselves getting closer to one another. When the stakes get high and outside forces try to keep them away from each other, they have to decide if they really are meant to be.
Other works by Chelsea Camaron….
The Love and Repair Series
The Love and Repair series is a set of novellas that will take you on a journey through the ups and downs life can throw at you. Each of these five different couples will take you on a ride full of twists and turns that only love can repair.
The journey begins with our beloved, Dina, in Crash and Burn. This is a story of loss, a story of overcoming, and moving forward. Dina is learning how to continue living after the devastating loss of both of her parents. Michael comes along and slowly pulls her into a dark and lonely world with him. Can she see the light again and work her way out before he hurts her worse?
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