Total pages in book: 76
Estimated words: 72028 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 360(@200wpm)___ 288(@250wpm)___ 240(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 72028 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 360(@200wpm)___ 288(@250wpm)___ 240(@300wpm)
He was looking forward to it. Not because he would play tonight. He intended to take it slow, to get into the groove of the club before looking for a play partner. He would put on his leathers and the mask Aidan supplied him with and sit in the lounge for most of the night. He might watch some scenes. “So what’s Daisy doing while we’re playing?”
“She usually sits in the locker room,” Aidan explained. “She doesn’t mind. She’ll grab a bottle of wine from the lounge and pop some popcorn and watch bad reality shows on her tablet. You need a ride? I was planning on going home and grabbing my kit and Carys before picking up baby sis.”
It seemed like Aidan had a lot on his hands. “I’ll drive myself. No worries. So is she going to be hanging around the place for a bit? I take it you’re worried about Daisy’s safety. Is there a plan?”
“There’s always a plan and it always goes awry. I think Da wants Brian Langton to shadow Daisy for a couple of weeks,” Aidan explained. “They’re friends, and he’s married with a couple of kids so he’s pretty sure Brian won’t perv on her. Da will probably try to get her to move back home for a while, but my sister can be stubborn. We don’t know a lot about the people she exposed, so we don’t know how serious it is yet. If Daisy runs true, I would bet the head of the cartel will try to blow us all up.”
Now some things made sense. “Brian’s on assignment and doesn’t get back in until Monday.”
“So we’ve got Daisy watching this weekend. She’ll probably spend most of it with Brianna at her parents’ house. Having Brianna’s dads around means mine won’t freak out about her safety. And I’ve got a double shift this weekend, so you’ll have the place to yourself.” Aidan studied him for a moment. “You going to be okay on your own?”
He would have told anyone he would love being on his own, but he wasn’t looking forward to the quiet. The quiet reminded him how alone he felt. But then he’d felt alone even when he was surrounded by a loving family. Even when he’d known he wasn’t. “Yeah, I’ll probably hang out at the club Saturday night, too, but otherwise I’ll be chilling at home. Leave me a list of whatever I need to do.”
“We’re pretty low maintenance,” Aidan replied. “Coop and Tristan are always on the road, and I work constantly. I have no idea how Carys is planning this wedding. Even with help from the moms, it’s a lot. I’m lucky I know when to show up.”
“You’re going through with it?” Nate wasn’t sure how to bring this up, wasn’t sure he even should. It was weird to think of Carys and Aidan without Tristan. They were a threesome. Always had been. He’d thought they always would be. It wouldn’t be the first time they’d put off the wedding because of Tristan’s job.
A grim look came over his friend’s face. “I’m going through with it no matter what this time. I’m not letting her down again. If Tristan’s work is more important than our wife, then he’s made his choice.”
Somehow he thought there was more to the situation, but he didn’t think he was the guy Aidan was going to talk to. “Well, I’ll be there.”
“Of course you will. You’re one of my groomsmen.” Aidan got a wistful smile on his face. “We’ll go get our tuxes fitted next week. It’ll be fun.”
“You let me know and I’ll be there.” And he would be there tonight. Maybe he would even meet Daisy again. It would be fun to see how the pixie had grown up. She’d been an awkward child, all gangly and skinny, with braces and untamable hair.
She would remind him of his childhood. Remind him of when he thought he knew what he wanted to do with his life.
Maybe a friendship with her would be good for him. And apparently amusing since she was a ball of chaos.
Aidan glanced down at his watch. “They should be done soon. I’m going back upstairs. I bet I get to either babysit my sister or come back at five and pick her up. Either way, my father will lecture me on how it’s my sacred duty to ensure no harm befalls Saint Daisy. The man’s blinders are strong. See you at the club tonight.”
He waved and then got back to work.
Tonight he would figure out if he could reconnect with a lifestyle he’d once loved.
Or he would sit and drink in the bar. Yeah, that was probably how his night would go.
Chapter Three
Daisy sat in the locker room at The Hideout. It was one of her favorite places on the planet, but tonight she felt antsy.