Page 12 of Two Weddings and a Shoot Out

Hope wanted to move out of his house? Of course she did, because he’d treated her like a commodity. Satisfying his urges without ever doing the things people in a relationship did. He deserved the glare that Slice was sending his way.

Although he’d like to say Hope didn’t need a house, he was confused and not sure where he wanted to go with her. Would his girls accept Hope if he did something permanent?

“I don’t think there should be a problem allotting one of the houses to Hope. We take care of family,” Rascal said.

“Agreed. Do we have enough houses being built, or should we add more? It seems like we’re growing pretty quickly,” Dex asked.

“This round we have ten houses being built with a range of sizes, with the smallest being a three-bedroom, two-bath. All include basements. We have six RV pads with hook-ups. If we’re thinking we need to add more, I think they’ll have to check their schedule,” Roam said.

“We also have room over by the bail bonds houses to add a couple more if we need to use the space,” Locks said.

“Roam, why don’t you look at what we have planned and how many of the houses would be filled if all the guys found a woman and wanted to move out of the clubhouse,” War said.

“Whoa, whoa, whoa. Let’s not get hasty. I love living in the clubhouse. And, God love your women, but they are more trouble than I need right now. I enjoy doing what I want, when I want. In fact, Halligan invited me to go to a guy’s weekend later this year in Vegas. I do not need a house,” Dex stated.

Locks hid a smile because Dex’s emphatic declaration probably would have karma biting him on the ass.

“Okay, Roam, don’t count Dex in as possibly needing a house,” War said, chuckling.

“Now my wife is going to be busy for lunch with her sisters and dad. Who is up for a ride and then lunch at the diner?” War asked.

“I would, but I’m in charge of the kids while my wife goes to lunch,” Bear said.

“I’ve got kid duty, too,” Cannon said.

“I’m free,” Scoop said. “Let’s go. I need some time on the bike.”

War stood up. “We’re done. Dad, you joining us? No bullets this time. Just a ride.”

Baron rolled his eyes, and Locks chuckled.

“Sometimes you’re such an ass, War,” Baron said.

“I’m in, and I’d appreciate just riding,” Compass said, patting Baron on the back.

Roam laughed. “I’m in. Kids are at daycare, and Sprite has a huge back piece and won’t be available for a while.”

Locks walked out of the room and grabbed his phone. He was looking forward to lunch with his girls.

Chapter Nine

RemirangBethfora video call while Sarah, Winnie, and Jesse finished getting the stuff together for lunch. Regina had talked with them this weekend regarding their dad and Hope, along with Hope’s concerns.

The sisters had had a late-night call last night and discussed how best to help their dad and got an update on the surveillance project. Beth and Flick were making progress bit by bit.

Remi wished they could move it along. She really wanted everyone around for the birth of their baby girl. She’d always envisioned a family birth with everyone there. War wasn’t sold on the idea, but he’d agreed after she’d given him a blowjob last night.

She chuckled, thinking how horrified he’d be if she told him she’d gotten the idea from how his mom handled his dad. Oh, maybe she’d save that one for when he really ticked her off.

“All my girls are here except Beth,” Locks said, walking in and hugging each girl in turn.

“I’m here,” Beth said from the screen.

“It’s not quite the same. I can’t hug you, and it’s killing me to not be able to back you up,” Locks said.

“Dad, there isn’t much to back us up on yet. We’ve done a lot of surveillance, and we’ve found a few breadcrumbs, but nothing actionable yet. Soon, I hope,” Beth said, smiling and waving at everyone. “My lunch isn’t as good as yours, but Flick grabbed us some Texas barbecue. Now, if only I had some of Sarah’s pumpkin bread.”

“I can mail you some in a care package, or if you’ll see Bootstrap, I could send some back with him,” Sarah said.

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