Page 14 of Wizard's Spitfire

Wizard

I’M OUTSIDE THE CLUBHOUSE. Parked in front of the walk. Athena sent me a text to let me know Charlie’s on her way out. I head toward the front door. I’m halfway there when the big doors open, revealing Charlie.

I stop in my tracks. Taking in her curves leaves me breathless and half-hard. She’s wearing black leather pants that hug everycurve of her legs, ass, thighs, and calves. To her shapely ankles, where she's sporting boots that look like hooker heels and Harley boots had a baby. They are sexy as fuck and a low whistle leaves my lips before I can think to stop it.

She stops. I tense waiting for her to read me the riot act. Instead, she blushes.

“Thank you. You’re too kind.”

“Bellissima, I’m merely stating the truth. You're Venus in the flesh.”

Her cheeks redden further. For not the first time, I want to find her ex and give him a sound beating. Then thank him for being a stupid mother fucker giving me a chance with Charlie.

“Where are we going?”

“Trust me?”

She nods her head.

“I have a spare helmet waiting for you.”

I offer her my hand. She looks surprised but takes it. I lace my fingers with hers and lead us back to the back bike.

“I borrowed Gambit’s sled. It’s built for two and is more comfortable.”

“What if you scratch it?”

“He’ll kill me.”

She laughs. I’m not joking, but she doesn’t need to know that. Lucky for me, Uncle Wizard is loved by all his children. And I run his wife’s website. He can’t kill me. He can kick my ass, though. And that fucker won’t pull his punches.

I take the helmet off the back of the bike and place it on her head. She has it fastened before I have a chance to.

“Do you ride?”

“I do. I had a little sportster but sold her a couple years ago to cover costs for the girls.”

“He sounds like a real cazzo.”

“He is definitely a dickhead.”

“Let’s forget about him for a little while. Enjoy the ride.”

She relaxes.

“Great idea.”

I get on the sled, then offer her my hand. She mounts expertly, fitting herself against me. Her arms wrap around me.

“Ready?”

She nods. I quickly don my helmet, start the ignition, lift the kickstand, and take off. Crab is at the gate. He opens it, giving me a wink and a salute as we pass him. I can hear her laugh. A sound like I'd love to hear more of.

Chapter 7

Charlie

The drive wasn’t nearly long enough. Maybe I’ll ask him to go for a longer ride after dinner. I’d missed feeling my knees in the breeze. We come to a stop. I focus on my surroundings and realize we’re in front of Vincent’s.

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