Page 47 of Ride with Zane

Her eyes lock with mine. “Are you jealous?”

I lean in trapping her between me and the counter. “I don't want anyone to touch what's mine.”

“Am I yours?”

“You bet your sweet ass you are, Princess.” I take hold of her mouth for my dose of oxygen.

The afternoon goes smoothly, Blake keeps his distance, and we enjoy the dinner. Ashley is the best cook I've ever tasted, and more than once Denise has nodded in appreciation.

Ash brings over a few more beers and sits on my lap. “Okay, guys I have an announcement.”

“We love good news, come on, spit it out!” Shouts Kelly.

“Is about me and Rock.” She pauses and I caress her hip.

“Can I, Princess?” She nervously nods.

“Oh my fucking God, are you pregnant?” Kelly gasps, making Blake choke on his beer.So he’s still into her.

Ash throws her a napkin. “You'll be the first to know it, but no.”

“We're ready to take our relationship to the next level, so we're moving in together.” I state, kissing her shoulder.

“Congratulations! That's amazing.” Screams Kelly, hugging both of us.

“Take good care of her,” she warns me.

“Will do.”

While Kelly, Bonnie and Amanda help Ashley to clean up the kitchen and the living room, we all take care of the backyard and the gazebo.

“What's next, movies or games?” asks Luke.

“Games are so fun,” squeaks Amanda. “What about Truth or Dare?” Since all have raised their hands, The Black Panthers agreed too.

Kelly gets on her feet, takes Blue’s bottle of beer, drinks the rest of it and places it on the table. She spins it and while the chorus erupts it stops on Amanda. “Truth or Dare?”

Amanda’s smirk says it all. “Dare.”

“Well…let’s see.” She looks at all of us in turn. “Kiss Luke.”

Isn’t she Blake’s girl? What have I missed? To my surprise, still with her legs over Blake, she leans toward Luke and kisses him.

Amanda spins the bottle and it ends on Mac. “Truth or Dare?”

“Truth.”

“How many tattoos do you have?” she leers at him.

“Twenty-two so far and I drew them all.” He spins the bottle, and it ends on Luke. “Okay, kiddo, Truth or Dare?”

“Ain’t a kid but I’ll go with a Dare.”

“Since you’re not, then drink a bomb shot.”

This shot is great if you're used to alcohol but if you're not, it's hell. It's made with Vodka, lime and Tabasco and it burns your throat. But the kid does it and I have to admit I’m surprised.

We keep playing for a while until Blake spins the bottle and it stops on Ashley. Why do I have the sense I won’t like this one?

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