Page 48 of Giving It to the Man-Whore

“What is it?” she asked.

“I don’t know.” Several months ago, Saint had told them about the conversation with Big Ricky. The club Prez wanted them to keep an eye on any potential visitors that didn’t necessarily stand out, but gave them a weird feeling.

He couldn’t see anyone that he didn’t recognize, and he took Mel to the car. “Did you see anyone you didn’t recognize?” he asked.

“I’m sorry. I wasn’t paying attention. I really needed to pee. I’m sorry, Pea.”

“No, it’s fine. I’m sure it’s just in my head. I don’t want anything to happen to you.”

She took his hand. “I’m fine, Pea. Really, I’m fine.”

Pea was going to make sure of it.

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Prue loved the turnout, and was grateful for the donation that Big Ricky had given her. “You didn’t have to do this,” she said.

“I wanted to. I was also wondering if you’d like to go to dinner with me again?” he asked.

She glanced down at the check, and then up at the man. He’d not asked her out in several months. He was always at the library with Autumn, and she took a deep breath. “I’d like to,” she said.

“You would?”

“Yes. I’d like to go on another date, and it’s not because of the check. It’s because I want to go without anything hanging over us.”

This made him smile. “Autumn adores you. She told me I shouldn’t quit on you.”

“I like her. She’s a good kid.”

She was shocked that Autumn was only eighteen years old. One day at the library, she, Autumn, and Mel had talked for hours, catching up, learning about the young girl.

“She’s wearing me down on high school.”

“What are you thinking?” Prue asked.

“She’s not going to high school, but the local college may be an option. Of course, it’s not up to me, but her father.”

She nodded. Prue never asked questions. Ricky lived in a world that was full of them, and she didn’t want to put a strain on him to get the answers.

“I better be getting back. Call me, Ricky. We can arrange a time for you to pick me up for our date.”

Against all odds, she liked him. Behind the ruthless exterior, there was a man she believed she could fall in love with. It was dangerous, scary, but she couldn’t say no. Not anymore.

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