Total pages in book: 62
Estimated words: 60573 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 303(@200wpm)___ 242(@250wpm)___ 202(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 60573 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 303(@200wpm)___ 242(@250wpm)___ 202(@300wpm)
He couldn’t deny it. Baker hadn’t once thought that she would turn him down.
“You don’t want me?”
“No. I don’t want a man that is so in love with his first wife that he gives up baking, and moves away to start a new life with a club. You’re not over her.”
It was strange. Baker expected pain at her words, but there was none. It had been several years since his wife had been killed in a hit-and-run. Staring at Millie, he forgot all about his wife, and more days would pass before he gave her a thought. He wouldn’t lie, he loved his wife, but he wanted to move on.
Before he could say anything more, the sound of a car horn honking stopped him. “That’s our ride.” Moving around the counter, he shoved his shoulder against her stomach, and hauled her up, slapping her ass.
“Put me down!”
He slapped her ass again, finally filled with euphoria. Millie may not be ready for him, but he was more than ready for her.
“If I ever hear you say shit about yourself again, I’ll spank your fucking ass.”
She slapped his ass, thumbing him. “Put me down.”
He grabbed her bag and left the shop. Ink was standing by the car with a door open. “I’ve already put the child locks on. You don’t need to worry about her escaping.”
Baker threw the keys at Ink. “Lock up the shop will you, and follow us back on the bike.”
“You’re an asshole, Baker. This is not fair.”
“I claimed you,” he said.
“But I don’t claim you. This has to be a two way street.”
“That’s all right. I’m more than happy taking my time to convince you that you belong to me.” Pushing her into the car, he slammed the door closed, and rushed around to the driver’s side, climbing in.
“I’m so mad at you right now.”
“You’ll be safe, and we’ll talk about other shit in time.”
He pulled away from the toy shop, and glanced into the back. Millie had put her seatbelt on, and was refusing to talk to him.
I can handle that, baby, but I’m not giving you up, not anymore.
Staring down at his wedding band, he did something he never thought he’d do. He removed the ring that bound him to another woman. It was time for him to move on.
****
Charlotte stood outside while the kids were on the playing area. They all looked happy. Tate was watching the kids with her as Lash had to take Angel to the hospital for a check up on the baby.
“Hey everyone,” Kelsey said, coming toward them. She held Markus’s hand and opened the gate, letting him go.
“Ah, finally, you join the real people.”
“You’re just freaked out that I work at a dentist.”
Charlotte couldn’t help but wince at the thought of going to the dentist. There was nothing thrilling about that at all. “You’re a dentist?”
“I’m a dental nurse.”
Scrunching up her face, Charlotte shook her head.
Kelsey laughed. “No one likes hearing about my work. You’re not the only one.”
“I work as a receptionist for a law firm, not exactly exciting,” Charlotte said. She would have to get in touch with them. Glancing back at the clubhouse, she couldn’t help but smile. There was no going back to that life with Gash. This was her life now, and she didn’t have a problem about that. It was time for her to move on.
Rubbing her gloved hands together, she turned to the kids, watching them play.
Daisy was on the swing with Tabitha on the other. Anthony stood behind both girls, pushing them.
The love of the club was so palpable that she couldn’t imagine being anywhere else.
“Here comes trouble,” Tate said.
Charlotte had already clocked her man dressed in a leather jacket. He wrapped his arms around her, tugging her close. “It’s cold.”
“I know, but I wanted to watch the kids.”
“Are you sad?”
“Why? Because of what we lost?” He nodded. “No. I’m not sad. I’m happy, really happy.”
“That could have been us, babe,” Gash said, pointing at Killer and Kelsey.
“It could have been, but there’s no stopping it from being us.” She placed his hands on her stomach. “When we’re ready, we can try again.”
“You can still have kids?”
“Yes. Nothing was ruined. When I got out of the hospital, I had all the checkups done to make sure I was fine. I am.”
“Soon,” he said, kissing her neck.
“Soon.” She closed her eyes, leaning against him, content. He was the love of her life, and even though they’d been apart for many years, she wasn’t going to stop loving him. He was her man, and she’d stick by him for the rest of her life.
“It’s about time we saw you happy,” Angel said.
Charlotte opened her eyes, and saw Angel waddling toward them, Lash by her side.
“Mom,” Anthony said, rushing toward her. The little boy paused in front of her and wrapped his arms around his mom.