Lucky Ride (Men of Valor MC)
“Yes, Logan.” Rosie goes to the door and unlocks it, letting in the first group of people. Clover and I go to the office, and I sit on the other side of the desk so I don’t get tempted to touch her.
I see a nervous tick around her mouth. “You look beautiful, Clover. I don’t know if I’ve told you that, but you’re stunning as usual.”
“Thank you, Logan.”
“Tell me what you’re thinking about, baby.”
“I think I should go back home.”
“What?”
“It’s just not safe for you with him and his buddies looking for me. You could be in serious danger.”
“You think leaving is going to change anything? If you leave me, there’s nothing they could do to me. This is fast as fuck, but I’m obsessed with you. You’re everything to me. When I opened this place, I used it as my way to cope with the things I’d seen and done. Now, it’s as if my diner’s not that important to me. All I want is you.”
“It’s just…”
“Don’t. Don’t make excuses for the fear. I’m not afraid of those bastards. They’re weak, cowardly, and they’ll be dealt with.”
“I’m scared.”
“I’m sorry, Clover. I wish they’d never existed, but I will chase away all the demons. You’re my world, and so is this little one.” I press my hand to her belly.
“Do you think?”
“I don’t know, but I’m sure as fuck trying to put my little one in you. I love you. I don’t care that it’s been less than a week, but there are no words for what you’re doing to me. My heart and soul are yours, Clover.”
“I love you too, and that’s why I’m so scared. I can’t lose you.”
“Then don’t leave me, ever.”
“I don’t think I can even if I tried.”
“That’s because I’d chase your ass down and bring you back.”
“What about Carl and his buddies?”
“That’s something I don’t want you to worry about. I’ll make sure those fucks pay for even thinking of touching what belongs to me.”
“Belongs to you?” she questions.
“That’s right. You belong to me for the rest of our lives.” I pull the ring out of my pocket and slide it onto her finger.
“You have no intention of asking?”
“No, because no other answer will be acceptable.”
“You’re lucky that I find your possessiveness sexy,” she says, jabbing my chest, her diamond ring shining between us.
“Damn right. I’m a lucky bastard, and now that I found my Clover, I’m not letting her go.”
“Smart man.” We kiss over and over until there’s a knock at our door.
“We need help,” Heather says through the wooden door.
“Coming right now.”
“I’ll go out there and help you.” I’m about to refuse when I see her ring, and smile because I know it won’t take anyone long to notice it as well. She watches my expression and smirks. “You are one sexy caveman. Let’s go help them, and then you can beat your chest later.”
“I’m going to beat something else later.” I wag my brows and then slam my mouth on hers for a brief kiss.
We enter the dining room, and everyone is working hard. The place is nearly full to the max, so Heather hands Clover a notepad. “Booths three, four, and five, please.” She takes it and leaves my side.
“I’ll man the counter,” I say. Rosie and Tina are walking with trays when I spot Ernesto. He’s not supposed to be in until noon, but he knows what today’s like.
“You know I can’t leave you hanging on a busy day like today.”
“Nope. Thanks for coming in early.”
“No problem. I’m surprised the queen is out of the office. Are we bracing for a fight?”
“If people don’t learn their place.” Nodding, he walks to the back.
“Thank God,” I hear Ricky exclaim with a heavy sigh. It’s a lot of work and you don’t know what people are suddenly going to want, but my staff is always prepared, even if stressed. I head into the back and get started on cleaning plates. We have two dishwashers on busy days, but today they could use a hand, so I roll up my sleeves and get to work.
Two hours later, I have a plate for Clover and me. It’s slowed down, so Heather takes her booths back and we go into my office. “Here you go. I even added some sautéed mushrooms,” I say, setting the plate on the desk in front of her.
“Thank you. The true way to a girl’s heart—great food she doesn’t have to make herself.”
“You cook very well, but I’ll gladly feed you any day.” She takes a bite of her corned beef and moans. I swallow back my groan and chew on a piece while getting my dick under control. Once I muscle down the soft meat, I ask, “So how are you doing?”
“I’m wonderful. My feet are feeling the running around. I think the ladies could use a trip to the salon for a pedicure for sure. I know I could use one.”