Page 10 of Vetting the Biker

“Oh, I think you need to get laid because it would make you a much sunnier person.” The guys in The Wild Jester are my family. We are closer to others than some because personalities mesh better. Eagle and I have an annoying sibling relationship. Eagle is a great guy, but sometimes he lets his dick lead the way.

“What did you need?” I explain the situation about Jenna, her ex-husband, and how the ex-brother-in-law is stalking her while the ex is out of town. “So, we’re doing a case?”

“Without her knowing about it. I’m going to call Battle tomorrow since he has a personal relationship with her. He’ll know how to handle it better plus he might have better insight into it.” I remember how she called him Chief so did she meet him because of the ex-husband? I feel like I should’ve questioned more about the ex, but the dinner was so great, and I didn’t want to be bothered by the past. “But I want someone there tonight.” Eagle reassures me he’ll get someone there. I pull into my garage and hear a whining dog. “Thanks, man.” I hang up and take care of Judge before heading to bed. My phone pings, and I check it.

Jenna: Thank you for a lovely dinner and dropping off my wallet.

Me: No problem.

Jenna: And they say chivalry is dead.

I can hear her laugh through the text messages. She’s better than the fantasy I had last night about her. I set my alarm on the front door, and the house is so quiet without Mallory here, but I am glad she has a great relationship with her mom. I keep telling myself she will be home tomorrow and then I will be ignored again, but this time for our furry new house mate. I guess I should get some sleep before Mallory comes home, and the quiet is gone, but I wouldn’t change it for the world.

The next morning, I hear my text tone go off, and it’s my Mallory tone. She made“Barbie Girl” her text tone on my phone.

“That little shit,” I mutter with a smile on my face.

Mallory: We are close to home, dad. See you soon, love you!

Me: Okay baby girl, I have a surprise for you.

Mallory: Is it a furry surprise?!?!?!?!

Me: Patience, my child.

I laugh, shaking my head. I told her about the dog, but not when he’d be here. My child is anything but patient, just like her mother. About thirty minutes later, I hear car doors shut, so I decide to step out and talk to Mallory about the dog and her excitement.

“Hey, baby girl; welcome home! Hello, Amber, how are you? How’s Adam?” Adam is her new husband and a pretty cool guy.

“Hello, Chase. We’re good. Thank you for asking. Okay, Mallory, come give me a hug. I need to get home and pack for this next project I am on.” I watch my daughter embrace her mom and whisper something in her ear. With a wave goodbye, Amber is in her car and pulling out to go home.

“Hey, when you come in, take it easy because he is getting used to everything, okay?” I don’t want to traumatize Judge before he becomes accustomed to the house. Mallory is making her way up the steps, and as I open the door, Judge is waiting with his tail wagging. I see the tears in her eyes,

“Oh Daddy, he’s beautiful.” She walks slowly to Judge and kneels. We have always taught her to let the dog sniff her hand, to get her scent. “It’s okay, Judge. I won’t hurt you, baby; I want to love you.” I swear I saw something change in the dog’s eyes, because just like that, he curled up at her knees and showed his belly to her.

“Would you look at that?” Mallory looks up to me and mouths ‘thank you’, but little does she know I’m the one who is thankful. “Okay, let’s take him out back so you two can play around.” Mallory stands up and calls for Judge to follow her, and he does like they have done this a million times before. As I watch them step out the back, I think to myself,Now I need to make Jenna see we’re meant to be together.Smiling, I go join my family outside.

Jenna

It’s been a couple of weeks since Chase and I had dinner at the diner. We’ve had three playdates with Judge and Matilda. I fell in love with Mallory. She cracks me up and I know she and Wesley are going to be friends. Chase and I have gone out to dinner a few times in the past couple of weeks as well. I feel like life is looking up in the romance department.

I’m working from home today as I woke up feeling off. I’m standing in my kitchen eating up the leftover pasta from my date with Chase and Mallory last night when I hear my phone go off with my text tone.

Chase: I have to serve you with arrest papers.

Me: What are you talking about?

Chase: ‘Cause baby you stole my breath when I saw you.

Me: You are such a nerd, but I like it!

He makes me laugh, and I wonder if this thing with Chase will become more. Then it sneaks up in my brain… Will it differ from how it was with Robert? I pop a chip into my mouth and hear my phone again. I can only imagine Chase’s response, but that happy thought was busted.

Robert: Do you like being another man’s whore?!

Robert: I will get my son and you will never see him again!

Robert: ANSWER ME!!!!!!!!

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