Page 64 of Demon
“Sounds good.”She waited until he was next to her before opening the door.
He stepped outside first, holding one hand up so she would stay inside.She watched as he scanned the area, from one side of the street to the other, quickly at first as if looking for any obvious threats, then slowly as he turned his head back to where he’d started.
“We’re good.”He dropped his hand enough to reach for hers.She stepped out and closed the door, hitting the button on the lock and listening to make sure the dead bolt engaged before she turned and let him pull her to where his bike sat under her carport, sideways as if he’d driven it up between the two vehicles then turned to hide it in front of Gavin’s rental.
Demon released her hand as he bent to mess with one of the saddle bags.She looked out at the street, resisting the urge to bounce on her toes.She was supposed to be an adult.She had to act like one, at least most of the time.
“Ever worn one of these?”Demon’s voice drew her attention back to him.He held a helmet out.
“No but I should be able to figure it out.”She took it and smacked it down on her head, then reached for the straps that hung on either side of her face.
“Babe, let me help you.”He picked the helmet up, spun it around and set it back down gently before he buckled the strap on one side and carefully adjusted the straps.Her face heated but he didn’t seem to notice.“I’ll have to pick you up a better one, but this will do for now.”Once he had the helmet adjusted to suit him, he used one knuckle below her chin to tip her head back as he dropped his head to capture her mouth in a brief, hot kiss.“Come on, firecracker, let’s go for that ride.”He swung one leg over the bike and stood astride it.
“Where’s your helmet?”
“You’re wearing it.”
“I can’t take your helmet.”
“Babe, you’re more important than I am.I’ll get another helmet, but until then, you wear it or we’re not going anywhere.”
She scowled at him.Why was he like this?
“What do I do?”she asked, giving up.
“Put your foot here, swing your leg over like I did.Then just hold on and lean with me.”
She eyed him, then the bike for a moment, butterflies fluttering in her belly.She wanted to do this, but it was just a little bit scary, then she did as he said, bracing one hand on his shoulders as she swung her leg over the seat like he’d done so she didn’t fall on her ass and embarrass herself even worse than putting the helmet on backwards.
“Comfortable?”he asked after she shifted a couple of times.She wasn’t sure she should be pressed quite so close to him, but he seemed happy with it, so maybe it was what she was supposed to do.If so, she could get used to this.He started the engine, it seemed louder than normal, but after he backed up a few steps, he aimed the front wheel toward the street, and they started to move forward.She tightened her arms around his middle and did her best to do as he’d told her, lean with him.
It didn’t take long for her nervousness to blow away in the breeze.She found herself closing her eyes and enjoying the feeling of the wind on her face, the warmth of the man she was holding on to, and the vibrations of the bike beneath her.She lost herself in the sensations and all too soon he pulled off the road and into an enclosed parking lot.
“Where are we?”she asked over the sound of the engine.
“The clubhouse.”He backed the bike into line with several others before killing the engine.
“There are some of my brothers and a couple of the ol’ ladies here today.I want you to meet a few people, I need to talk to someone for a few minutes, then we can look at finding something to do to entertain you.”He waited while she climbed off, then he did the same, reaching up to release the catch on the helmet for her.She stood to one side, looking around and not seeing anything remarkable while he stowed the helmet.
“I don’t need to be entertained.”
“I know, firecracker, but you’ll get into less trouble if we keep you busy.”Demon put one hand on the small of her back and guided her toward a metal door in the side of what looked like a huge warehouse.
“You make me sound like a toddler, or maybe a puppy.”
“Nah, you kiss much better than a puppy.A toddler too, come to think of it.”
“You spend much time around either?”
“Not really, at least not yet.Amber will be walking before long, then I won’t be able to say that.”
“Amber?”
Demon nodded.“My treasurer’s daughter.I think she’s here.At least her mama is, maybe you’ll get to meet her.”
They reached the door, he stepped around and opened it before she had a chance.This time, he motioned her in first, then followed her inside.She wondered at that for a moment.But she soon forgot it as she took in the room she’d just stepped into.
Ronnie stood inside the door, taking in the place.There were several tables with chairs scattered through the room, in one corner was a pole from floor to ceiling, with TVs mounted to the wall on either side and sofas in front of it all.There were a few men scattered around the room, some seated, some not.A hand settled low on her back once more, but he didn’t try to move her.Demon seemed content to stand there as long as she needed.
