Page 8 of Paradox
“You got it, babe.”
He climbs off the bed but I grab his hand, preventing him from walking away. He looks back, waiting for me to speak.
“I love you.”
Leaning over me, his eyes wander my face lovingly before his lips take mine in a gentle kiss. It leaves me breathless, eyes closed as he whispers, “Love you, too, First Lady.”
***Gage***
Leaving my woman in bed, I head to the bar to talk to Venom’s. I’m excited about the opportunity this venture brings. The bakery already makes good money. With Emily’s baking skills and my business sense, I know we can make it a success, take it farther than the limits of Stony View. All my brothers have their own hustle outside of the MC, but the money from the protection runs allowed us to become accustomed to a certain lifestyle. I need to make this work so my club doesn’t regret the vote.
I catch Venom’s attention, giving him a chin lift. He leads Emily over to me, grabbing a stool and watching his old lady. He can barely keep a grin at bay.
“Emily, we have something we’d like you to consider,” I tell her.
“What’s that?”
“Sweet Treats. You know the place, right?”
“Yeah, but it’s closed now. Why?”
“It’s closed because it’s changing ownership. To the club.”
“You bought it?” Her gaze shifts from me to Venom and back.
“Yeah. And we want you to run it.”
“What?” Her eyes go wide, shock written on her features.
“We want you—”
“Shut up!” She covers her mouth, jumping in place. “I mean, I don’t mean shut up, I mean… Oh God, are you serious?”
“Of course.” I smile at her excitement. “Everyone here can vouch for your skills. We’ll be here to help on the business side.”
“Oh God. Thank you, thank you, thank you!” She launches herself into my arms and then proceeds to rain kisses down on Venom’s face. “I know you did this,” she says to him. “I don’t know how, but thank you, Liam.”
“Anything for you, darlin’.”
The prospect approaches, pulling me aside and whispering in my ear, “Prez, there’s a woman here to see you.”
“What woman?”
“Blonde, says her name is Britney.”
My brows knit in annoyance.What the fuck doesshewant?I banned her from the clubhouse for a reason. What kind of mischief is she up to now?
“Tell her to fuck off.”
“She says it’s important. Looked really worried.”
Sighing, I shake my head, knowing I’m going to regret my decision. “Fine. Let her in.”
I sit at the bar, watching Emily drag Venom toward the rooms. A pang of jealousy hits me. I wish I could have my way with Raven right now, but she’s always tired, and I’m afraid of hurting her and the babies. If I do, I don’t know what I’d do with myself; they’re my life, the very reason I breathe.
“Gage?”
I turn to find Raven making her way toward me.
