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And maybe I would stick around a while longer.If for no other reason than to find out what her endgame was.Would just any biker do, or did she want me specifically?Fuck, women could be so damn complicated.And they were damn sneaky and conniving too.I’d thought Laken was different, but what if she wasn’t?

I’d had enough for the night.Walking back to my bike, I climbed on and decided to just ride until my mind cleared.Nothing was better for the soul than a ride at night, the wind blowing in my hair, the thrum of my bike between my legs.And if that didn’t sort me out, then I was well and truly fucked.

Chapter Four

Laken

It had been more than three weeks since my first encounter with Ryker, three miserable weeks.And almost two weeks since I’d run into him here on Dixie Reapers’ territory.Knowing he was here, so close, and yet I couldn’t touch him?It was pure torture.The only thing that made me feel better was Flicker’s confusion over why Ryker wasn’t fucking every female who wandered by.It seemed he was abstaining from club pussy, and my stupid heart hoped it was because of me.Was he thinking about me as much as I’d thought about him?Did he stroke his cock at night as often as I played with my pussy, wishing it was him getting me off?

I’d wanted to sneak out again, see if I could find Ryker without anyone being the wiser, but Flicker had almost caught me last time, and I hadn’t wanted to chance it.If he thought for one minute that I’d been with Ryker again, he might kick me out.I’d defied a direct order, and they might even see it as a betrayal.So I’d confined myself to the house, but as I stared at the calendar on my phone, I realized that I couldn’t hide anymore.

And I couldn’t talk to Flicker.

Pulling up my contacts, I rang Isabella, hoping she’d be sympathetic.She was the President’s wife, but I didn’t think she’d tell Torch my secret.At least, I hoped she wouldn’t.I had a feeling this entire thing was about to blow up in my face, and I didn’t know how to stop it.

“Everything all right, Laken?”Isabella asked as she answered.

“I need a ride to the doctor, and you know the Prospects won’t let me leave.Everyone is afraid Ryker will see me.”

“Why do you need a doctor?”Isabella asked.

“Just… please, Isabella.I need to see Dr.Myron.”

Isabella was quiet, and I knew she was probably putting two and two together, but finally she agreed.While I waited for her, I changed my clothes and brushed my hair and teeth, then I went onto the front porch to sit.I didn’t think it was likely Ryker would wander this far.Her SUV pulled up a few minutes later, and I ran down the steps and climbed inside, hoping no one had seen me and knew I was escaping my prison.If anyone told Flicker I was getting into Isabella’s car, someone would stop us.And I really needed to see Dr.Myron.I didn’t have an appointment, but I hoped that wouldn’t matter.

Thankfully, Isabella’s windows were tinted enough that the Prospect at the gate could only tell two people were in her car, and since everyone knew what Isabella drove, they didn’t even stop her.The gates opened, and she pulled through.As the Dixie Reapers compound got smaller and smaller behind us, I began to breathe a little easier.We’d made it!Of course, I still had to sneak back in, and hope Flicker hadn’t noticed I was missing.This hiding out thing was getting to be a pain in my ass.And boring as hell.

“Are you going to tell me what’s going on?”Isabella asked.

“I’m late.”

“You couldn’t reschedule your appointment?”Isabella asked.

“No.I’mlate.”

Her eyes widened, and she stared at me a moment before jerking her gaze back to the road.Okay, so maybe she hadn’t figured out why I’d wanted to see the doctor.She didn’t say anything for a few minutes, and I wasn’t sure if it was because of shock, or if she was just trying to find a way to tactfully ask me whatever was on her mind.When she pulled into Dr.Myron’s and still hadn’t said anything, I began to worry that she would call Torch and tell him where I was.Even worse, that she’d tell my brother.

“What are you going to do?”Isabella asked softly.“If you’re pregnant, and it’s Ryker’s…”

“It can’t be anyone else’s.He’s the only one I’ve been with.”

“You were a virgin?”she asked.

I nodded, my cheeks flaming.

“This isn’t good, Laken.Ryker’s been in a bad mood the last few weeks, and the way he’s been avoiding the club sluts, your brother has been concerned that it has something to do with you.Are you sure you didn’t say something to him when you were together?”

“He didn’t know who I was.Still doesn’t.But he did see me at the compound a few weeks ago.”

Isabella mumbled under her breath.

“I didn’t plan it!”I said.“I was tired of being stuck in the house.It was so dark I didn’t think anyone would see me.And Ryker probably wouldn’t have, except I hadn’t seen him either, and I literally ran into him.”I conveniently left out what happened after that.I didn’t think it would help my case any.

“Come on,” Isabella said.“Let’s get this over with.Maybe you just missed your period from all the stress of Ryker being here.”

I nodded, part of me hoping she was right.But the other part?I couldn’t lie.The thought of having a part of Ryker with me always was rather appealing.I had no doubt he wouldn’t want anything to do with me, or the baby.He didn’t seem like the daddy type.I didn’t know how all this would play out, and I was a little scared to find out.But sitting in the car all day wasn’t going to help anything.

I got out, and when we got inside, my stomach started knotting.The receptionist smiled but looked a little confused.

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