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“Yeah. I am ten, not stupid, Dad. I see the way you look at her and go all gooey eyed, like Uncle Royal does over Aunt Tree. She looks at you the same way,” he informs me.

Hearing him say that makes my heart skip a beat. I know that Lilith likes me, and fuck me, I really like her too, but hearing my kid tell me that he has seen her look at me like his aunt looks at his uncle, tells me that Lil must really fucking like me.

She has told me that she has had feelings for me for years, but hearing Dom say that he sees it too does some stupid shit to my heart and soul.

“You are right, Kid. She is my girlfriend, hopefully more in the future. I really like her, and I am glad that you like her too because you will be seeing more of her.”

“She is super cool and doesn’t treat me like a kid; she speaks to me not at me, if you get me, Dad. Some girls who like you can be mean, but Lilith is nice. Plus, I will get free candy and treats now.” He winks at me.

He is a cocky little shit but that is what you get when you grow up in an MC surrounded by cocky men and strong women.

“She will spoil you. I will have to watch for you taking all of my girl’s attention from me.” I chuckle.

“Don’t worry, Dad, you can give her far more than I can.” He cackles from the back seat.

Jesus, this kid.

That is what you get when your kid grows up around a bunch of no-filter talking bikers, and women who have no fucking shame in talking about their sex lives. I have tried shielding Dom from a lot when it comes to sex and any violence around the club, but it was bound to happen that he stumble onto things.

When I had a hook-up, I made sure he never saw that shit; he must think I am a fucking saint, because he never saw me with women, well not in a sexual manner anyway. He saw women flirt with me, but like he said, they would be annoyed that I had a kid.

If we are going to make a go of this thing between us, she will have to get over Dom seeing us kissing and touching.

“Does Lilith really like you too, Dad?” he asks me as I pull onto the street where his friend lives.

I hesitate for a second, thinking over his question, but the way she responds to me and how she has started to open up, I’d like to think that I know the answer to his question.

“I’d think she does, yeah. We are new as a couple right now, so we are getting to know each other in a different way than when we were kids. So time will tell, Kid. What’s with the frown?”

He takes a deep breath, before replying to my question.

“What if you guys break up? Will I still get to see her and get free treats? Lilith is not a mean person, so I would still like to see her.”

Fuck me with a lightning bolt.

Putting the truck in park, I climb out and go to his door, pulling it open and looking him in the eyes.

“If, and I mean if, me and Lilith do not work out, I would never make her cut you out of her life. Me nor Lil want you hurt in any way, you got me?” He nods.

“Okay, Dad. Love you.”

“Love you too, Kid.”

I kiss his head and help him out. We load up what he is taking to the party, then I hand him over to Stefano’s family. They are a great family, and I know Dom will be safe here, but I nod to the prospect who lingers at the entry gate; he salutes me, letting me know that he has my son’s back.

Dom has a cell phone that he uses daily, but he also has an old-school pager in a small pocket of his overnight backpack. He sends a 911 message, and we come running.

“Hey, Jack. How is the club?” Stefano’s father greets me when he opens the door.

“Hey, Castor. The club is good. Business is doing well.”

“That’s good, man. Dom, the boys are in the game room. Go and join them.”

“Thanks.” He turns to me and hugs me around my waist. “Love you, Dad.”

“Love you too, Son. Stay out of trouble,” I call after him as he runs off, with his backpack bouncing on his little body with each step.

“I can take those,” Castor says, holding his hands out for the boxes of cupcakes.

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