Page 2 of Drake

You see, when a couple has gone through as much as we have in our short, but definitely intense time together, you form an unbreakable bond. A timeless love that most only read about in fairytales. But, that illusion doesn’t follow our story. As many times as we’ve loved one another, found ecstasy together-- it didn't compare to the love that carried us forward in our relationship. After a rival motorcycle gang and their douchebag leader, Chuck, tried to destroy the Raven Brothers, Drake let down the wall he had formed and truly let me in. After Chuck was found guilty, with the help of his sister and Storm’s new girlfriend, Aspen, we made sure that Chuck could never hurt the Ravens Clubhouse ever again. Not to say the damage he caused didn’t run deep, but the Ravens bounced back.

“Hey, what time can you leave tonight?” I asked, moving back so I could catch my breath.

Seeing that he still had this effect on me, made Drake smile. “Axel and Ivy said they would come in and finish the last of thenight shift,” Drake said. “Blaze and Remy are riding one of our security routes tonight, so they couldn’t make it, but I made sure to get coverage.”

Just as he mentioned his brother's name, Axel and Ivy came walking into the bar. Everyone inside began saying their names, raising hands to slap, and started making conversation. I swear, these guys were like rock stars or better yet, royalty. With all of the good, they do in the community and to help other bikers, it’s no wonder everyone loves them. Ivy and I were best friends and were together in the scheme that initially took Chuck down. We fell just as hard as everyone else did for these rough, but sexy guys. She tried to fight her feelings for Axel, but as I have learned myself-- it’s hard to say no to a Raven.

“Perfect,” I purred.

I waved to my best friend, Ivy, as she held tightly onto Axel’s hand. Following in behind them were Storm and Jagger. Those guys were best friends and brothers in the clubhouse.

“Why don’t you go upstairs to the apartment and wait for me,” Drake suggested.

Drake had built the apartment after he had turned eighteen and thankfully, it wasn’t damaged when the bar was burned. I thought about heading upstairs but decided against it. I had just moved in with Drake and still had boxes scattered everywhere. Besides, I wanted to catch up with Ivy.

“Nah, I will just wait down here. I like to check out the hot bartender,” I teased, wiggling my eyes at him.

Drake laughed a hearty laugh as he handed one of the waitresses a beer a customer had ordered. “I don’t blame you,” he teased back. “But, I really think you just want to gossip with your best friend,” he finished, with a knowing smile.

He knew me too well.

Ivy plopped down on a barstool next to me and we instantly started chatting away. Axel moved behind the bar, and began helping Drake fill orders as they came in. I loved watching them together. They were more than just brothers-- they were a team. An unstoppable duo, and it made my heart fill with joy to see them, all of the Raven Boys, together.

Just then, Storm sat down beside me. “What’s up, Lacy?” he asked.

He looked tired and I knew he must have put in another long day at his tattoo shop. He owned the place and had customers lining up to get his work done. Plus, he stayed busy with the guys who were all tatted up, too. That was one thing I loved about the clubhouse; the guys supported one another in their other careers, too. Everyone remained part of the club, but they branched out with their dream jobs, too.

“Hey, Storm. Where is Aspen?” I questioned, looking around him.

Aspen had been a girl he had known way back in high school. She had just come back into town, and Storm had been very secretive about the two of them together. I knew she had a shady past, so I didn’t want to pry too much. But, now that they were officially together, we had accepted her regardless of her past.

“Out with some friends,” he said, and then turned up the beer Drake had just handed him. I could tell he didn’t want to talk about it, so I turned back to Ivy.

Suddenly, I heard a loud engine roaring. The sounds were coming from the back alley behind the bar and clubhouse. I knew it had to be Ryder, the youngest Raven brother. He had a passion for fast cars and loved to do races in the alley.

Rolling our eyes, Ivy and I just giggled. Drake hated that Ryder held illegal races behind his bar, but he loved his brother too much to tell him to stop. Plus, Ryder had a huge fan following ever since he made it big in the racing world. Whenever he came into town, he would come hang out at the bar and continue his illegal racing just like he did when he was a kid. I think it’s his way of staying true to his roots, even though he’s busy making millions of dollars in the racing world.

I watched as Drake’s eyes grew wide and he bit his lip, trying to hold back his anger at hearing the engines rev. People inside the bar began making their way out the back door. It was time for a race, and none of them were going to miss that.

Drake threw down a rag he had been wiping the counter off with and huffed.

“Calm down, baby,” I said, patting his rough, large hand.

“I just wish he would move that shit somewhere else for a change,” he growled.

Even pissed off, Drake was hotter than ever. I felt myself growing hot in all of the right places as I watched him tense. I knew it was wrong. I knew it was crazy. But, I couldn't help it. I loved Drake Raven and everything about him turned me on.

“Come on, it’s just a little race. Let’s go watch,” I offered. “Plus, you know how much Ryder enjoys doing this when he is in town. It’s one way he can give back to his fans here in Hollow Cove who can’t make it to his big races,” I reminded him.

Drake gave me a stern look, but we both knew I was going to win this fight. Reluctantly, Drake followed me as I opened the back door. As we made our way outside and through the swarm of people already lined up to watch the races, I heard my phone chime from my pocket. Pulling it out, I spotted a text from Ivy.

Ivy:Drake looks mad!

I glanced away at my phone and noticed Drake standing, his massive arms folded across his chest with his typical scowl planted over his face. Damn, something about him looking that angry just made me warm all over. Laughing to myself, I replied back.

Me:What else is new! Are you all staying for all of the races?

Ivy:No, Axel has to work early in the morning. What about you all?

---