Page 31 of Blade

“Oh, believe me, they tried. Those prospects are easy to lose when you live outside of town.” Samantha giggled as she looked over her menu.

I’m guessing since she worked here, she wasn’t really reading it, she probably had it memorized.

“How do you not see this is a problem?” I asked. If I caught anyone trying to follow me around town, then I would file a restraining order against the whole flippin’ MC.

Rachel continued on, “It isn’t a big deal. They try not to be intrusive. They don’t follow us in stores or anything, mostly.”

She tipped her head toward the two sitting at the counter.

“They just hang around in the background to make sure we’re safe. It’s actually quite sweet.”

“I don’t find it sweet at all,” I replied as I saw someone headed toward our table. When I looked up, Jack stood there.

“Good morning, ladies. How is everyone today? Sammy, you are as beautiful as ever.”

Samantha glared up at Jack.

“How many times have I told you not to call me Sammy?”

“You love it, babe.”

Samantha rolled her eyes and ignored him.

Looking up at him, I asked, “Jack, why are you here? I remembered last night you were specifically told this was girls only.”

Grinning, I waited to see if he would tell me the truth.

Jack pulled his gaze from Samantha and smiled at me. “I volunteered.”

“Told you.” Rachel smirked.

“Volunteered for what?” I questioned.

“To watch over you ladies.” Jack grinned at me like I should have already known what he meant.

I was about to go off when Jack added, “Ladies, it’s been a pleasure, just wanted to say hi and let you all know you can drink as much as you want without worry. Blade and I are right over there if you need anything.”

I looked over toward the counter and saw Blade looking at me over his shoulder. He glared at me the same way he did in the clubhouse when he went toe to toe with King. All at once, I realized the club was not something I wanted to be a part of. I would have to talk with Grams about pulling back on her Saturday night dinners.

Jack walked away as I turned toward the girls.

I was here to reconnect with Rach and get to know the others. It would be good to have friends again. People I could talk to and count on.

I looked up when I heard the bell over the door chime and saw Grant walk in. The moment he noticed me, a big smile spread across his face as he strolled in our direction.

I couldn’t stop myself from glancing over at Blade. As I suspected, he was glaring at Grant. He was no longer looking over his shoulder, though. He had completely turned around on his stool.

The girls stopped talking once they saw Grant standing before our table.

“Ladies, good morning. What a treat to see so many beautiful women in one place.”

I noticed Samantha rolled her eyes and turned toward Lily.

“Hello, Grant.” I smiled up at him.

The man was handsome.

I mean, he wasn’t anywhere near as sexy as Blade.

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