Page 65 of Blade

“Rach, what the heck?”

Ryder’s eyes widened, looking over at me. “I did not know that,” Ryder confirmed, looking back at Rachel, as she nodded, then revealed, “And Blade kissed her last night.”

Before I could admonish Rachel again, a motorcycle pulling up at the curb drew my attention as I watched the rider swing his leg over his bike before walking over to the prospect.

Looking back through the front window at the three of us, he nodded to the prospect and walked back over to his bike, leaning on the seat with his legs stretched out and his arms crossed over his chest.

“I guess that’s my cue to leave. I’m going to step out and have a word with Blade. Ladies, we need to have dinner soon, just the three of us.” He winked at Rachel, causing her to laugh.

Ryder walked outside and stepped up to Blade, crossing his arms over his chest, mimicking the biker’s stance.

“What do you think they’re talking about?” I wondered out loud, watching the two men talk animatedly.

“I wouldn’t venture to guess, but we better get out there, fast,” Rachel said, grabbing her purse.

Blade stood from his bike and shoved Ryder.

Rushing out of the coffee shop, I hoped we could reach them before a fight broke out.

“You need to stop being an asshole.” I heard Ryder shout as we reached the sidewalk.

“Hey, Blade,” the prospect called out, and Blade turned his attention toward him.

Ryder used the distraction to punch Blade in the face.

“NO,” I yelled as Blade shoved Ryder against the front window.

Rachel grabbed my arm, keeping me from reaching them.

“Rach, I need to do something.”

“No, babe, let them work it out.”

Blade whispered something to Ryder. A moment later, Blade was backing up and letting him go.

Walking over to me, Blade leaned down and kissed my cheek.

“Take a ride with me, babe.”

I looked over at Ryder, and he nodded as if to say everything was fine.

I narrowed my eyes, letting Ryder know I would talk to him later. He smiled, and I knew he got the message as he turned and walked away as I looked back at Blade.

“Please?”

Chapter Fifteen

Blade

The second Rachel left the clubhouse, King, Cash, and Jack turned toward me.

King looked pissed.

Cash smirked at me, and Jack had the biggest fucking grin on his face. “Damn, brother, I thought for sure it would take you longer. Best bet I ever lost!”

Crossing my arms over my chest, I narrowed my eyes and asked, “What bet?”

“Pay up, assholes.” Cash had his hand out, and I spied Jack and King both groaning as they reached for their wallets.

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