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Chapter23

Ace

My phone is going off, the alarms buzzing non-stop. I feel for Kelsey in the bed, but she isn't there. I sit up instantly. My shoulders bunching with panic until I hear the shower running. I situate my morning wood and check my phone. There’re texts from Price letting me know that we are set to go. That’s my cue to get moving. I stand up and stretch, thinking about going to the bathroom and joining her, but deciding that a blade in my gut probably isn't worth seeing her naked. I seriously have to piss though, so I hope she hurries up.

I pick out a clean black shirt, a pair of black jeans and put them on. I slip on my cut and hear the door opening behind me.

"Price says the bikes are ready to go, says your girl Trinity has yours ready too," I inform, as I let my eyes sweep over her sexy curves.

Price loves anything to do with motorcycles and the road. He is the road captain, he makes sure on all runs we have a clear way without the trouble of other clubs, which roads to take and any stops needed made along the way. He also makes sure all bikes are up to snuff and helps run our legit businesses. He is a tall motherfucker and well-muscled with tattoos covering his body. His twin brother is Cash and the only way you can tell them apart besides the different tattoos is the scar from Price's right eye down his chin and Cash's different colored eyes.

"I know, I talked to her already. Gonna put on my shoes and grab a cup of coffee then we’ll be ready to ride. I watch as she puts her cut on and the look of pride as she rakes her fingers over the patch. She's so fucking beautiful, always has been, even as an annoying kid, she was cute.

"See you down stairs," she calls, heading to the door, grabbing a bag on her way out.

A cup of coffee is made for me when I go downstairs. I write the guys and tell them to be ready to leave in ten.

"You ready Kel..., Storm?" I ask, grabbing my bag.

"Been ready for years," she answers, as she puts on some sunglasses and heads out the clubhouse doors.

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Both road captains give a clear run all the way through. We know where it is appropriate to run our colors and where not to. We decide to break halfway in Toomsboro, Georgia, where we can refuel and eat, and rest for a few.

There’s a small seafood diner in the area called Thompson's Cove where we decide to stop. The look on the staff and customers’ faces as we pile in are hilarious. I’m pretty sure they have never seen a group of bikers before.

We all order our food and settle into eating fried catfish dinners, shrimp, and hushpuppies. I've always been a hushpuppy lover.

"Trinity, are we doing good with time?" I ask, stuffing shrimp into my mouth like it was my last meal.

"All good Prez, I gave us an hour and a half here then a clear shot to Florida. We have rooms waiting on us at the Budget Inn for the night, once we get there."

"Good job, thank you." I have to give Trinity more acknowledgement than I do, she really is efficient at getting her shit done.

I look over at Ace, but he is in a deep conversation with Zeus. I take one last swallow of my soda, and head to the restroom. I urinate and wash my hands, deciding to throw water on my face, removing any road dirt off and stroll outside.

Our bikes completely take over the small parking area. I chuckle to myself as I stroll over to my bike. I dig into my pannier for some chapstick, run a brush through my hair and just soak in the sun, entranced in my own world. I’m so lost in thought that I don't even hear the footsteps approaching behind me until Ace's voice booms, knocking me out of my euphoric state.

"You alright?!"

"Yeah, I'm good. Just throwing some chapstick on and enjoying the nice weather." He steps closer to me, his eyes skim over my body and a smile comes across his face. When I notice his ogling, I punch him in the stomach. "Stop looking at me like you could eat me, Ace."

"Oh, but what a treat you would be." He grants me with a wolfish grin that would even give little red a run for her money before he strides away toward his bike, as the others pile out of the diner. I picture what his mouth would feel like on my most intimate parts, but quickly shake those thoughts out of my head. I’ve more important things to worry about.

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Ace

The motel we stop at to rest for the night is just across the Florida border. We all go to our own rooms, except I notice that Chyna and Zeus are sneaking into the room across from mine. Well, that’s definitely none of my business.

I swipe the card and wait for the green light before opening the door. My room is small, and I’d assume all of the rooms are the same. A bed, an ugly painting of a field over it, a chest of drawers, one table, and one chair, and a small bathroom fill the space. I toss my bag on the bed and kick off my boots. All I want is a good, hot shower to wash off the day's road dirt and get some sleep. I start to undress, but there’s a knock on my door.

"Talon, are you asleep?" Its Kelsey’s lyrical voice on the other side. I open the door to her arms crossed over her chest, accentuating her assets that I can’t seem to stop admiring. "Can I come in?"

I swing the door open a little more, just so she has enough room to get by me, but she has to touch me to come in.

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