Page 48 of My Prince

“Girl, I can tell you right now I could get people through the doors in droves,” Sloane said confidently. “I just need to make one little post in my book groups, and we would be sold out! Motorcycle rides, clubhouse experience, and food.”

“I bet if we offer mustache rides, we’d get even more people,” Dove added, wiggling her eyebrows suggestively.

“Dove,” Poppy gasped, clearly scandalized.

“Oh, please,” Dove laughed. “You know Compass, Stretch, Dice, and Pirate would gladly volunteer as tribute.”

Compass looked up from his conversation across the fire, clearly curious. “What are we doing?”

“Nothing!” Poppy and I shouted in unison. We did not need to encourage Dove and Sloane. If Sloane took this to her book friends, things would definitely start happening.

The fire crackled, and I leaned back, savoring the warmth and the company. The idea of an MC-themed amusement park was ridiculous, but I realized how much I loved being part of this group. Despite all the chaos and uncertainty, there was a deep sense of belonging and family here.

Harley and Davidson bounded over to us, tongues lolling and tails wagging. Yarder and Fade followed, both amused and slightly out of breath.

“Those dogs have more energy than I do,” Yarder said, shaking his head.

Dove leaned over and nudged me with her elbow. “So, what do you think? Should we pitch the amusement park idea to the guys?”

I rolled my eyes but couldn’t help but smile. “Go right ahead, Dove.” I knew the guys would shut it down instantly.

Fade walked over and pulled me out of my chair with a playful tug. He sat down in the chair, then gently pulled me onto his lap. I settled against him, feeling his warmth and strength.

“This is nice,” I whispered.

Fade pressed a kiss to my cheek. “What were you guys plotting?” he asked.

“We’re tearing down the garage and going to build an MC-themed amusement park,” Sloane blurted out. “It’s a brilliant idea, and all we have to do is… everything.” She dissolved into a fit of drunken laughter.

“Compass and the guys are going to give mustache rides,” Dove laughed.

“What?” Compass called from across the fire, clearly confused.

“If I didn’t have Aero, I would totally go,” Sloane added, waving at Aero. Aero nodded back to her. “He has no clue what I said,” she laughed.

“I figured with Poppy around, you guys wouldn’t get crazy.” Yarder shook his head. “I’m going to have to separate you guys, or we’re going to be opening an amusement park.”

“We’re opening an amusement park?” Rocky skidded up next to Olive and looked around expectantly. “Will there be a roller coaster?”

“Okay,” Olive laughed. “I think we need to move this conversation along.”

“Cue,” Rocky called. “We’re opening an amusement park.”

“What the fuck?” he hollered.

Fade buried his face in my neck, kissing just behind my ear. “I think it’s time we head in,” he whispered.

I snuggled into him, soaking in the warmth of his embrace. “You’re not enjoying the planning for MC World?” I joked.

Fade chuckled softly. “I don’t think your idea is going to get off the ground, cupcake.”

“That’s okay,” I sighed. “I somehow landed in my own personal MC world with my prince.”

Fade growled playfully, his breath tickling my skin. He stood up, lifting me effortlessly in his arms. It still amazed me how he could lift me so easily, even from a seated position.

“Where are you going?” Dove called out, her curiosity piqued.

“Bed,” Fade answered. He carried me to the sliding door, made his way down the hallway, and to his room. Our room now, I supposed.

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