Page 26 of Rider Forbidden
Just before we get back to the others, I pull my hand away, he looks back at me and smirks, knowing that I don't want everyone to see.
We head to the club shortly after. It's big and airy - not like a normal club - I like it. Jack and the guys know lots of people here, mostly men, some women who look at Jack and Denny like they want to eat them for supper but look at Sophie and me with disdain. This is a meet up for bikers that happens every year, they come to Spain to chase the weather, it gives them a real practice run before the competition starts for real, so most of the people in here are the ones that he’ll be racing for real in a month or so.
I see Sophie searching around for someone. “Looking for someone?”
She laughs “Maybe someone said they'd be here tonight, maybe I’d like to see him again.”
“He’s hot, and Sicilian with a sexy accent - I don't blame you - go for it!”
“Yeah if he’s here, we will see. What about you, anyone catch your eye? I cant believe what went down at the track today - I noticed that Domenico was very entranced by you, you know that’s, like, Jacks arch-nemesis, right? They hate each other, they're both similar and their races are always so close. The way Jack acted when he mentioned you though . . . wow. Can't imagine what would happen if you actually showed an interest in Dom.”
“It was really intense, it all happened so fast. You are interested in one of his team though, is that not the same thing?”
She laughs “No, not at all, Jacks not interested in me - I'm like his sister, but it's not Domenico I'm talking to its just one of his team, it's different. They wouldn't be impressed if it was Dom.”
“Nothing is going on between Jack at me.” I don't mention the kiss, we both decided that was a mistake.
“We've all noticed something between you two, you hate each other one minute, next minute you're getting on like a house on fire. He can't take his eyes off you when you're in a room, and I honestly thought when you walked in tonight that his jaw was gonna drop on the floor like in a cartoon.”
I laugh secretly loving that she thinks this. “Bad boy with a hatred for people with money and treats women like they're disposable? I don't think that’s my dream guy.”
“Who needs a dream guy? You just need to have some fun and Jack was made for fun. As long as you know what it is and don't go into it thinking more, then what’s stopping you? You're young, gorgeous, single, and so is he. Have some fun. Just make sure that’s all it is, OK? He isn't capable of more than that. I’ve seen so many women think that they can be the one to change that. I’ve never seen it yet - they just get hurt. It's not his fault though, he makes it clear what he’s available for.”
I think back to the kiss, how tender he was when he placed his hand on my cheek and the way he looked at me. I understand why women think that he means more than he does.
Maybe Ishouldhave a little fun with him? If we both knew what we were getting into then maybe it would be alright. It's not like I’ll be working with him forever, I'm only with him this season. That thought makes me sad - not just because of Jack - but all the team, they're like a family and they've accepted me in, even though they know who my dad is, they accepted me for me and not my family name. I'm not sure I want to give that up so soon. I haven't had that in a long time. My brain right now knows it’s a mistake to do anything with Jack, but my body is crying out for that mistake to be made.
I turn to Sophie “You want to go and talk to your guy?”
She nods eagerly “Yeah, but will you come with me or it'll look totally obvious? I don't want to throw myself at him.”
I nod and link her, the alcohol and atmosphere making me bold. Jack is with Denny and the rest of the lads in a booth in the corner. We walk over to the three guys that we were talking to this afternoon to say ‘hi’.
Rocco spots her straight away, he nudges his friends. “Sophie! I'm glad you are here tonight. You must dance with me, yes?”
She looks at me for approval and I nod, she looks back at Rocco. “I’d love to”
That didn't take long, he is as keen as she is for sure. I look back at the other two, Dom is looking at me intensely, wow this guy is just a big bundle of smouldering intensity. I fleetingly wonder if he ever kicks back and has fun. I don't think so. I bet he would be a monster in bed though . . . domineering. Bloody hell, what is it with me tonight? I think I need to get laid soon; my vibrator obviously isn't doing the job.
“Hi, can I get you a drink?” Dom asks
I shake my head. “No its OK, I have one back at the table, thank you.”
“You are beautiful.” He says leaning into me.
I give him a polite smile. “Thank you.”
“Are you Jack’s?”
“Pardon?”
“Do you belong to Jack?”
I know his English isn't particularly good, but it still sounds so wrong, but maybe a little bit excellent?
Just as I'm about to shake my head, Jack is there beside me. Jesus, he’s like my shadow tonight. “Stay away from Robyn, Dom.”
I turn to him. “Jack, we were just talking.”
