Page 21 of Lexi, Property of Rhyder

“Lex?” Diane grabs my attention.

“No, I didn’t catch a cab. Rhyder gave me a lift.”

Diane raises her eyebrow. “The biker who saved you?”

I smile. “Yeah, the one and the same.”

“But how? Was he at the club?”

“Oh boy, you guys are going to think this is crazy.”

“I doubt it. Tell us,” Stacey asks.

“Well, Rhyder has somehow taken on the role of my very own bodyguard. That night when it all happened, he drove me to the hospital for help and stayed by my side the entire time. When the doctors kept asking questions, he answered for me… somehow, he knew what to say. I was so glad, too, because it gave me one less thing to worry about. It’s as if he knew how to keep the police away. He also took me home that night.”

“Okay, wait… how can you trust him? You don’t even know who he—”

“Di…” Stacey interrupts. “The man helped her. Got rid of the men. Why shouldn’t she trust him?”

Diane shrugs. “I don’t know. I guess I’m just shocked by it all.”

I nod in understanding.

“Wow! I can’t believe all this. Where is he now? Is he out there watching us?” Diane looks out the window with her eyes wide.

“Since that night, he’s been keeping a watch over me. I didn’t ask him to, he’s just there everywhere I go.”

“Stalker much?” Di adds.

“I guess… maybe a little. Anyway, he was at the bar next door to the club last night, and when I went in there to call a cab, he was playing pool with his biker friends. So, he ended up taking me home.”

Diane and Stacey look out the glass window.

“What are you two doing?”

Stacey looks at me briefly then back out the window. “Looking for him. You said he’s been following you. Is he out there now?”

No… he had to go away for a few days. So, he won’t be around.”

“Sounds like you two talk a lot.”

I shrug. “Not sure about that. He’s in some sort of biker club, so probably had some business he had to take care of.”

“Wait!” Stacey states. “Not a biker club like the Blood Brothers MC? Please… please don’t tell me he’s one of them?”

I nod. “The very same one.”

“You’ve got to be kidding me? Oh my God, Lex. They’re scary as hell. They’ve got trouble written all over them.”

“Says who?” I state a little harshly while glaring and Diane.

She raises her palms. “I don’t know… you know, like everyone.”

“Well, not Rhyder. From what I know about him, he’s caring and maybe a little over-the-top protective, but I trust him. I don’t know why, but when I’m with him, he makes me feel safe and secure.” I stare out the window for a minute remembering our kiss last night, then a small smile plays on my lips.

“Wait a damn minute… do you like this Rhyder guy?” Diane asks in a low voice.

I straighten and look between Diane and Stacey.

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