by Wilder, L.
“Everything’s fine.” Gunner looked over to Gus, then asked, “Have you had a chance to meet Darcy yet?”
“No, can’t say that I have.” He extended his hand towards me with a small smile. “Been hearing lots of good things about you.”
“You have?”
“Blaze has been very pleased about the work you’ve been doing over there.” He ran his hand over his thick beard as he studied me for a moment. “Also heard you put T-Bone in his place.”
“Apparently you aren’t the only one who’s heard about that.” I could feel Caleb standing next to me, watching me intently as I spoke, “T-Bone and I are straight now.”
“Heard that too.”
August leaned towards Gunner and Gus as she looked up with a playful smirk. “Darcy and I have been talking and…she thinks I should get a motorcycle of my own.”
I’d heard the stories about Gus and knew he was a man you didn’t go up against. He was known to lead with an iron fist, never taking shit off of anyone, and from the looks of him, I had no doubt that the stories about him were true. It was clear from his expression that he wasn’t pleased that I’d suggested that his daughter get a bike of her own. “Is that right?”
“Now, hold up a minute.” I suddenly regretted my entire conversation with August. I’d let the haze of the alcohol I’d consumed cloud my thinking. I tried to set things straight, but only ended up making matters worse when I told him, “I was just asking if she’d ever thought about getting one of her own, but I don’t see what harm it could do for her to have one…Unless you have something against your woman having her own motorcycle.”
Gus’s voice was deep and raspy, commanding complete attention as he spoke. “From what I hear, you not only ride, but you have a bike of your own.”
“Yeah. I do.”
“Okay, then.” A smile crossed his face as he said, “There you go. We do have women that not only ride, but own a bike of their own.”
“Wait,” I argued. “I don’t count. I’m just an employee.”
“You’re tied to Satan’s Fury just the same.”
His answer came as a surprise to me. I thought I was just working for them. I didn’t realize that they considered me tied to them. I was both flattered and terrified by the thought. I was still trying to wrap my head around his last statement. I hadn’t noticed that Caleb inched closer until I’d glanced up at him. I could tell by his expression that he was worried about what I might say next. Sadly, that didn’t stop me from saying, “Tied to Fury or not, I’m still just an employee. What I’m riding or not riding doesn’t really matter. Now, with your ol’ ladies, that’s something different all together. Makes me wonder…You’ve got a thing for having your women behind you instead of beside you?”
I’d barely gotten the words out of my mouth when Caleb cleared his throat with a loud grumble, then further interrupted me by saying, “I don’t know about y’all, but I could use another beer. Maybe two.”
“Yeah, I could definitely go for one,” Gunner replied. “August too.”
“You got it.” He took me by the hand and gave me a gentle tug, leading me out of my seat. “Darcy and I will round us up a few cold ones.”
“But…I don’t,” I started to argue, but stopped as Caleb led me through the crowd. When I realized we weren’t going to get the others another beer, I looked back over at Gus and Gunner and found them both smiling from ear to ear. It was clear that they were quite amused by Caleb’s little stunt, but I, on the other hand, was not.
CHAPTER 11
Rider
Once I had Darcy in my room, I slammed the door behind us and turned to face her. With a flushed pink face and gorgeous blue eyes blazed, she threw her arms up in the air. “What the hell was that, Caleb? I wasn’t done with my conversation!”
“Oh, no. You’re wrong about that.” I could still remember how hard-headed Darcy could be when we were kids. The minute she’d set her mind to something, I knew there’d be no changing it, so I’d just end up letting it go. This was different. This time, we weren’t just a couple of kids arguing over trivial shit. This time, she’d crossed a line, and I wasn’t going to simply let it go. “That conversation was done the minute you started talking about women and the club.”
“And why would that be?”
“Because you don’t have a clue about what goes on here or how things work,” I barked.
She propped her hands on her hips defiantly, “But I was making a good point before you yanked me out of there!”
“You do not question the president of Satan’s Fury about who he gets to fucking prospect! Hell, you don’t question him about anything!”
“Pfft. Well, that’s just stupid. I was just—”
“Darcy.”
“Damn. You’ve got your panties in all kinds of a twist.” She rolled her eyes indignantly as she huffed, “I simply asked the man if—”
“Damn,” he grumbled, cutting me off yet again. “You’re even more bull-headed than I remember.”
Her eyes narrowed as she took a charging step towards me. “Why? Because I asked the man a question?”
“No. Because you’re wrong.”
“Fine. I’ll admit that, all things considered, it might not have been the best topic of conversation, but I wouldn’t go so far as to say that I was wrong.”
“That’s because you’re so fucking stubborn.” I ran my hand through my hair in aggravation. “The brothers here treat their women with nothing but respect. There’s nothing in the world they wouldn’t do for them. They’d lay down their lives in order to protect them, and their women know it. They never have to question their loyalty or love towards them. Never. So, just to make sure I’m being perfectly clear—where the ol’ ladies ride has nothing to do with whether or not the guys want them at their side. It’s simply where the women want to be.”
“You’re right. I clearly didn’t realize what I was saying, and I should’ve kept my mouth shut. I’m sorry.” Darcy cocked her eyebrow as she added, “But just to make sure I’m being perfectly clear, I am not stubborn!”
This woman was going to drive me to the point of insanity. Darcy had a stubborn streak a mile long, but damn if I didn’t find her sexy as hell when she dug her heels in. I could see her winding herself up to come at me again, and I just couldn’t hold back anymore. I ran my hand behind her neck and pulled her parted lips to mine, silencing her with a kiss.
As soon as her tender, full mouth pressed against mine, her tense muscles melted into my arms. Darcy wound her arms around my neck, and as she kissed me back, I found myself thinking back to all those fantasies I’d had about her in high school. I was just a teenager, but even then, I knew how incredible she would feel in my arms. I was consumed by her, then and now, and there wasn’t a damn thing I could do about it. She pulled back from our embrace just long enough to whisper my name, “Caleb.”
I looked down at her, and when our eyes met, I said, “Tell me.”
She didn’t answer.
Instead, she remained silent and stared at me with lust-filled eyes, making me want her even more. I wound my fist in her hair and pulled her back to my mouth. She let out a needful moan when the once tender kiss quickly changed, becoming more intense and heated. She opened wider, inviting me to claim her with my mouth. Damn. Darcy felt so fucking good in my arms, and as my hands drifted to her hips, pulling her closer, I wondered where else I’d like to claim her body. Just thinking about tasting and exploring every inch of her naked body was making me grow harder by the second. When she looked up at me, I could not only see, but I could also feel the need radiating off of her. As much as I wanted to take her right then and there, I wasn’t going to push. She would have to say the words.
We continued to kiss, and as I held her close to my chest, the moment I waited for finally happened. She shifted her hips, grinding against my growing erection as her heated moan shuddered through her chest. I gave her hair a gentle tug, then lowered my mouth to her ear and whispered, “Tell me what
you want, Darcy.”
“You know what I want.”
“I want to hear the words.” Darcy studied me for a moment, and fearing she might not follow through, I demanded, “Tell me.”
Her eyes met mine as she placed the palm of her hand on my cheek. “I want you, Caleb.”
As soon as the words came out of Darcy’s mouth, I was done. I kissed her once more, long and hard, then pulled my t-shirt over my head. I watched as her hungry eyes dropped to my chest. While gnawing her bottom lip, she ran her fingertips over my muscles and trailed them along my ink and down my abdomen. She reached my waist and made quick work of my belt and fly, then started to tug at my jeans.
I stepped out of my boots, then pulled off my socks, jeans, and boxers. Leaning down, I lifted her into my arms and cradled her against my bare chest as I carried her over to my bed. Carefully, I lowered her onto the mattress, then slipped off her heels. Darcy lay perfectly still as my hands reached for the hem of her mini-skirt, slowly easing it, along with her white lace thong, down her long, lean legs. With every inch of exposed skin, I could feel the blood surge to my cock. I took my time, using every bit of resistance to rein in my hunger for her so I could save it all for the moment I slid deep inside her. Darcy’s eyes never left mine as I pulled off her top and ran my fingers along the lace cup of her bra. I shifted the soft fabric to the side as I took her nipple firmly in my mouth. She arched her back towards me as I swirled my tongue around her sensitive flesh that begged for more. Damn. She felt so good, tasted so good that it was nearly impossible to keep myself from completely losing it. Needing more, I trailed my mouth down past her navel, and her moans filled the room as I kissed and nipped at her soft, delicate skin.
I centered myself between her legs, spreading them wide as I raked my tongue firmly across her clit. Her fingers wound into the sheets, twisting them in her hands, as I continued to tease her with my mouth. I never took my eyes off of hers as I relentlessly licked and sucked, back and forth, relishing the way her body reacted to my every touch. Darcy was close, and after just a few more moments, her body grew rigid with her release. Seeing that satisfied look on her face made it impossible to wait a moment longer. I had to be inside her.
I reached into the drawer beside the bed for a condom, and as I began to rip it open, she took it from my hand. “Wait…it’s my turn to play.”
A mischievous look crossed her face as she bit her lip and slowly positioned herself at my hips. Her greedy eyes fixed on my throbbing cock as her fingers wrapped around me. The moment her tongue swirled around the head, I was lost. Hell, a fucking train could have come through that room and I wouldn’t have noticed.
“Damn, woman,” I groaned. “I like the way you play.”
Her lips curled into a smile as she started slowly moving her hand up and down my hard shaft, gradually tightening her fingers around me. Her mouth felt so fucking good around my cock. My hands dropped to her head, tangling in her long auburn hair, as she opened her mouth wider, taking me deep. When I felt myself press against the back of her throat, a hiss slipped through my teeth, and before I could rebound, she quickened her pace, nearly sending me over the edge. Her warm, wet mouth was driving me wild, but I wanted more.
I slipped my hands under her arms, pulled her forward and then quickly rolled us over, and as I looked down at her beautiful yet confused face, I growled, “Your mouth is incredible, but I need to be inside you. Now.”
After grabbing the condom from the bed, I slipped it on and centered myself at her entrance. Her eyes instantly locked on mine. They were wild and fiery, her desire evident. She wrapped her legs invitingly around my waist, pulling me closer and grinding her center against my hard cock. I couldn’t wait anymore.
“Yes,” she moaned as I slid deep inside her. I felt her breath tremble, and I paused, reveling in the warm, wet heat of her pussy. It was so tight and perfect that I had to fight the urge to come just from being inside her.
“Fuck, you feel so damn good,” I growled and started to move, thrusting harder and deeper with every drive, building up to a relentless pace. Each was more demanding than the last, and I could feel Darcy pulsing around me as her orgasm began to take hold. She shifted her hips forward in the same heated rhythm, giving as good as she got.
“Oh, God! Caleb, don’t stop! Yes!”
“Fuck,” I groaned. Her body jolted beneath me and she clenched my rock-hard cock, milking me as I continued to drive into her. The sounds of our bodies pounding against one another and echoing around the room made me want to claim her in the most carnal way. At that moment, I slipped my hands under her hips and lifted her, grinding the tips of my fingers into her ass as I buried myself even farther. A deep, tortured growl raked through me as I came inside her. I stilled, relishing in the sensation. After a few moments I removed the condom and tossed it into the trash, then lowered myself down onto the bed beside her. When she rolled to her side, I put my arm around her while she rested her head on my shoulder.
We lay there in silence, listening to the sounds of our ragged breaths start to slow. I was still trying to gather my senses when Darcy propped up on her elbow and glared at me. “Just so you know, I am not stubborn. I’m…strong-willed.”
“That’s the first thing that comes to your mind after we just…” I shook my head and chuckled. “Really?”
“Well, I’m just…”
“No, Darcy. That in itself goes to show just how damn stubborn you really are.” I cocked my eyebrow at her as I said, “But I’m not complaining. Hell, as fucked up as it is, I actually like that you’re ‘strong-willed,’ as you call it.”
“I’m not the only one, you know.” A smirk crossed her face. “You’re pretty damn stubborn yourself.”
“Oh, you think so?”
“Um-hmm.” She nodded. “Sure do. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have two new security lights on my trailer.”
“That’s not being stubborn. That’s being smart.” I leaned forward and pressed my lips against her shoulder. “You’ve got to be careful when you live alone like you do, even with Thelma and her sidekick, Louise.”
“I’ve done just fine, thank you very much.”
“Not disagreeing with you. Just stating a fact.” When she started to slip on her panties, I sat up and asked, “What are you doing?”
“I’m going home.”
“It’s late, and you’ve been drinking.” She was just about to put on her shirt when I reached for her, gently pulling her back to the bed. “Stay here tonight.”
“I would, but I can’t.” She slipped it over her head then added, “I’ve got things I need to do tomorrow.”
“Like what?”
“Things.”
“So, these things you have to do…Are they urgent?”
“No, not exactly.”
I wrapped my arm around her waist and pulled her against me. “Then, there’s no reason for you to rush off.”
“Caleb.”
“Are you really going to give me a hard time about this, too?”
A soft smile crossed her face as she nestled into the crook of my arm. “No, I guess not. I’ve got a change of clothes in my truck, so I guess I could just get ready here in the morning.”
“See? Giving in wasn’t so hard, now was it?”
“No, but don’t get used to it.”
“I wouldn’t dare.”
I pulled the covers over us, and it wasn’t long before we both drifted off to sleep. The next morning, we were both sleeping soundly when there was a knock at my door. Being careful not to wake Darcy, I eased out of bed and pulled on my boxer briefs. When I opened the door, I found Shadow standing there with a concerned expression. “We’re meeting for church in fifteen.”
“Is something up?”
“We’re making a move. Gus will explain everything when we meet.”
“Okay. I’ll be there.”
I closed the door, and when I turned around, I found Darcy sitting up on the bed, staring at me. “Is everything ok
ay?”
“It will be.” I walked over to my dresser and grabbed a fresh t-shirt and a pair of jeans. As I started getting dressed, I told her, “Going to need you to be careful today if you head over to the diner.”
“Umm…okay?”
“And I’m going to get one of the prospects to follow you over there.”
She rolled her eyes. “That’s not necessary.”
“Maybe not. Doing it just the same.” I leaned forward and pressed my lips against hers. “I’ll call when I can.”
“Okay.”
When I turned and headed for the door, I couldn’t help but notice the strange expression that marked Darcy’s face. It was clear that she was concerned about something. Even though I needed to get to church, I stopped and asked, “You got something on your mind?”
“I was just wondering about last night.” Her teeth raked across her bottom lip as she studied me for a moment. “What exactly was that?”
“Not sure what you’re getting at.”
A sigh slipped through her lips as she muttered, “Never mind. It’s nothing.”
“You talking about what happened between us?” She looked up, and when her eyes met mine, she nodded. “Then, it’s definitely not nothing.”
“Oh.”
“We’ve got something here. Hell, we proved that last night.” I walked back over to her and kissed her once more. “Plan on proving it again real soon.”
With great reluctance, I forced myself to leave the room and started towards the conference room. As much as I hated to leave Darcy, especially when she was having doubts about us, I didn’t have a choice. My brothers needed me. When I walked in, most of them were already there and had claimed their place at the table. Like me, each of them knew why we’d been called to church and were eager to hear the plan of attack against the Inner Disciples. The room fell silent when Gus approached the table. “I just got a call from Tyrone Davis. As you all know, he and his brother are in charge of the Dark Angels. He told me how Lewis has been trying to recruit them to team up with his crew to take us down.”