Page 5 of Pit's Salvation

War glanced around the room and started to head toward a back booth on the other side of the restaurant. Her mom saw her and motioned for War to where she was sitting. Oh, Mr. MC President was not going to like that she picked the booth where she could see the parking lot and the entrance. Only one of them would be able to see even close to her line of sight.

“Morning. Hey, why don’t you scoot over so we can all fit?” War said.

She wasn’t falling for his maneuvering of her. As she started to give him a piece of her mind, Remi, Sarah, and Beth walked in the door and headed for their table.

“Nope, I’m good where I’m at. I’m sure everyone can find a seat,” Ariel relayed and waited to see what War would do.

He grunted and took the next best seat. Once everyone was seated, Ariel motioned the waiter over.

“I’d like more coffee all around, and I’ll take French toast and bacon.”

Everyone else ordered. Immediately after the waiter left, War turned toward her.

“Spill it.”

Ariel just stared at her older brother. She loved all her brothers, but she wasn’t in high school anymore. They were all adults, and they needed to understand she wasn’t going to be treated as a child. War’s face blushed when she didn’t immediately answer.

“Hey, it’s good to see you. I think what War meant to say is how have you been doing, and we’re sorry we put trackers on your vehicle.”

She giggled. Leave it to Roam to try to be the peacemaker. She’d cut War some slack, but he’d need to see her as an adult.

“I’ve been doing great. I would have been happy to answer any questions about my job. I guess I don’t remember anyone but Mom asking. But since you’re asking now, I’ve met someone, and I can’t wait for you to meet him.”

Her dad sat forward in his seat. “We’d love to meet who you’re dating. When?”

Her dad’s and War’s phones beeped with a text message. Pit was right on time.

“When do you want? It looks like Pit is having a barbecue for the whole MC, us, and anyone we want to invite tonight. I can tell Pit no if you were planning on tonight.”

Ariel acted like she was pondering it. “You know, let’s meet at the barbecue.”

“Perfect.” War’s satisfaction in his tone was almost more than she could stomach. Sometimes older brothers were seriously annoying. She couldn’t wait to see his face when he realized who her man was.

Ariel enjoyed the meal after the issue of her significant other was out of the way. Her brothers and dad asked more in-depth questions about what she did for the bail bonds. She loved talking about her job, especially when the guys were listening. Then she decided why not get it all out in the open and told them about her company. When she was at the part about Remi going in with her, War turned his head toward her like she’d betrayed him. Ariel had actually giggled when Remi had reminded him they hadn’t been together yet.

The only thing that would have made her day better was if Brew could have been there for breakfast. After they finished, she asked the women if they’d like to go shopping with her later. If she was getting married tomorrow, she wanted at least a cute dress. They made plans to get together later, and then she headed out to her car.

She paused and then decided she’d swear Brew to secrecy.

Ariel: Do you promise to keep a secret?

She waited for Brew to reply. Bluff Creek was three hours from the Saint’s Outlaws MC. Brew was at their Cider Creek Chapter, and it was another five hours farther away than Bluff Creek. If she wanted him here tomorrow for the wedding, she’d need to tell him today.

Brew: Haven’t I always unless it endangered you?

Ariel: Okay, I need you at the Saint’s Outlaws MC clubhouse in Kansas City tomorrow, no later than one-thirty. Also, how about you bring at least two coolers full of Bluff Creek Brews? The ceremony will be casual, so just nice clean jeans.

Brew: Ceremony?

Ariel: I’ve been dating Pit and have fallen in love with him. We’re getting married tomorrow.

Brew: Pit, the President of SOMC?

Ariel: Is there another Pit?

Brew: Don’t be a smartass. Who knows?

Ariel: Only Pit and I know we’re getting married tomorrow until Mom, Dad, War, and Roam find out tonight at the party. Long story, they showed up because the tagging they put on my vehicle went wonky.

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