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“Can you not talk so fucking loud? How did I get home? And why are you not in the same shape?”

“Someone had to stay sober. Then we had a problem because everyone hadtheirbikes. So yeah, we probably want to stay away from the women for awhile. Sami and Carly were called with some of the other ol’ ladies. It wasn’t pretty. I was shocked when Bailey showed up, but Carly said that she should see what she’s getting into and share their pain.”

“Wait! What? Bailey came to Soft Tails?”

“Get the pillow off your head. I just said that she was there. She brought you home. Sad that most are going to have to have their ol’ ladies drop them off at Church so they can pick up their bikes. Three-fourths of the club’s bikes are still parked at Soft Tails.”

“Was she mad?” I rolled backover,and without opening myeyes,I sat up on the side of the bed and leaned my arms on my knees and hung my head. Nothing like getting your woman back andonthe same day she gets to drag your drunk ass home. I took a deep breath, “Goddammit, did I spill a bottle of Jose on me? Fuck.”

“Nope, that would be all you. You and Roscoe bet each other on who could shoot the most Jose and keep standing. It was sad, brother. And Bailey wasn’t mad from what I could tell.” Coast flopped down in the chair in the corner.

“Good. Is Roscoe okay? Did he fall or something?” Coast started laughing, and I raised myhead,and the movement made me groan.

“Really? Sue came and picked him up if it makes you feel better. He was unable to ride his bike, but fall? Roscoe’s old ass walked out on his own. You, brother, it was embarrassing. You fell off the stool. Your dad had to pick you up, and Bailey helped get you out to her car.”

“I need a shower, and to brush my teeth.” I stood and made my way to thebathroom,and that was when I noticed I was still in all my clothes. The only thing removed was my boots.

“Good. We got to be at Church in an hour. The others said they would meet us there. Wild Bill and Keg were pulling out to head back to Haven when I walked over here.”

“Shit, Church should be fun.” Coastlaughed,and I flipped him off over my shoulder as I hit the door with my heel and it closed behind me. First I needed water and a couple aspirin, then a nice hot shower.

I finished my shower and was dressed with fifteen minutes to spare when Coast and I walked out the front door of myhouse,and Bailey’s car pulled up.

“Thought you might need a ride into town since you don’t have your bike.” Bailey’s lips twitched. “I added you to my chore list for the day.”

“Bailey, I’m so sorry theycalled,and you had to come out last night.” When her face fell, I wondered what I’d said wrong.

“Oh, well. I just thought it would help you out. You mumbled about your bike while I was taking off your boots. Ididn't even thinkthat there would be plenty of people to run you to the club.” Before I could reply to Bailey, Coast cleared his throat.

“Gonna go grab my bike since Bailey’s here. Beback,and I’ll follow you two.” Coast headed toward hishouse,and I waited until he was a distance away.

“Out of the car.”

“What?”

“Out of the car.” I pulled the door open the second time I said it and waited for her to step out. She huffed, exited the car, and tried to move around me. I boxed her in with my arms on each side of her while my hands rested on the car. “You can come to my houseanytime. Nothing would make me happier. Do you understand?”

“Yes.”

“Good. Now,” I bent my head and took her mouth. I held back from devouring her. It would have been so easy. Instead, I backed away as Coastrodeup, “that we have that settled. I’ll be lookingforwardto make-up sex after I pick you up this afternoon.”

“Yeah, go ahead and think that.” Bailey skirted around the car and got in on the passenger side, and I folded myself into the driver’s side. Fucking cages.

On the drive intotown,I talked toBailey,and sheansweredinshort,clipped responses.

“You trying to piss me off? Think that is going to stop me from fucking you when I get you back to my house this afternoon?”

“I don’t think I want to come to your house today.You'rea jerk.” Bailey stared out the side window and refused to look in my direction.

I laughed and pulled into the lot at Soft Tails. I pulled the car up to the front and got out and waited for her to come around the car. Bailey didn’t speak or look at me, she just got in and reached to pull the door close, but I still held onto it.

“Don’t you have a meeting to go to?” She looked up at me, and I smirked.

“Yes, and when I get done with it, I will be at your mom’s house. If you don’t have a bag packed that is up to you. But you will be following me home.” Bailey’s mouthopened,and I didn’t give her a chance to say a word. “Don’t be ready, and I’ll show you what a big jerk I am when I toss you over my shoulder and haul your ass out of the house. See you in a little while, baby.” I closed the car door and walked into the club without looking back.

“Damn, I don’t know what you said to Bailey, but I was waiting for your ass to go up in flames.” Coast hit me on the back when he came in theclubbehind me.

“Ah, just a little foreplay.” I chuckled.

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