Total pages in book: 54
Estimated words: 50619 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 253(@200wpm)___ 202(@250wpm)___ 169(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 50619 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 253(@200wpm)___ 202(@250wpm)___ 169(@300wpm)
“Thanks, Razor.”
“Honey, we need to let Angel rest,” Razor called.
“Oh! We’re having fun,” Honey protested.
“I think your Daddy needs to take a nap as well,” Razor told her, waggling his eyebrows suggestively. “You’ll tuck me in, won’t you?”
Honey almost upset her chair in her haste. “I could be sleepy,” she said before turning to Angel. “I’m glad to meet you. If you’d like company, let me know. I’d love to come play with you again.”
“I’d enjoy that, Honey. I’m glad Razor’s back too.” Her answer rang with honesty.
The Littles were already on their way to becoming great friends. Vex liked Honey even more now for welcoming Angel.
With a goodbye wave, Honey eagerly rejoined Razor and allowed him to help her out of the nursery.
“Come here, Baby girl.” Vex opened his arms to beckon her toward him.
Angel walked quickly into his embrace. “Hi, Daddy.”
“Hi, Angel. It’s time for your nap. Do you want to rest in here or in Daddy’s bed?”
“Are you going to nap?”
“I will stretch out with you if you’d like.”
“I’d like,” she answered with a nod before turning to consider the crib. “Are we too big to fit in the crib?”
“Let’s try it. Potty first.”
When she’d finished in the bathroom, Vex scooped his blushing Angel up in his arms and carried her to the nursery. He stopped for her to collect Sammie from the table. At the crib, he set her feet on the ground as he flipped back the comforter. When Angel climbed onto the mattress eagerly, he guided her up with a helpful boost to her bottom and squeezed himself in next to her.
“We fit, Daddy,” Angel said happily, settling against his chest. Her jaw popped as a wide yawn stretched her mouth open.
“Sleep, Baby girl.”
Chapter 6
When Angel woke up, Vex held her close. His green eyes focused on her. Self-conscious, she wiped her mouth, hoping she hadn’t drooled on him. “Hi.”
“Hi, Angel. You took a long nap. Good job.”
“I just laid there and snoozed, Daddy. That’s not a monumental accomplishment,” she said.
“Of course that’s a big step. You slept well. You relaxed and didn’t have any bad dreams. I bet you feel better.”
She thought about it for a minute and nodded. “I’m good. Not like perfectly normal but more like myself.”
“That sounds like an accomplishment to me.”
Suddenly, it seemed like one to her as well. Not like climbing Mount Everest but definitely a positive step. She pushed herself up on an elbow to look at him. “Thanks.”
“You’re very welcome,” Vex said formally, making her laugh. “Let’s go potty and grab something to drink. Then would you like to take a tour of the compound?”
From the amount of light filling the nursery, she could tell the weather was sunny outside. Suddenly, the last thing she wanted to do was stay inside. Besides, she was curious about the Devil Daddies and Vex’s home. “I’d love that.”
In a few minutes, they walked out of Vex’s cabin. Angel glanced around at the homes built along a row. Razor’s house was across the street. Scythe had a Little girl as well, Vex had shared. Were there anymore?
Dappled sunlight filled the compound. Built in the middle of a wooded area, mature trees towered overhead. Angel loved the curbside appeal of the cabins in the woods. They were close enough together that they felt like a community without being right on top of each other.
A powerful engine roared, and Angel glanced down the road. She suspected the entrance lay in that direction. A huge motorcycle prowled slowly along the pavement.
“Who’s that?” she asked, shifting closer to Vex.
“Lucien. He’s the MC’s president and founder. All this land and the grounds of the warehouse and Inferno belong to him.”
“How come he doesn’t have a nickname like the rest of you? Vex, Razor, Street.… Lucien seems ordinary.”
“Lucien rides as Diablo.”
“Diablo. Like the devil?” she asked, moving a fraction closer to Vex as the black motorcycle approached. “Oh, my! His bike has red flames. He is Diablo.”
“Looks like he’ll stop. Don’t be scared,” Vex reassured her as Angel ducked partially behind him.
The monstrous cycle slowed to a halt close to them. The rider dropped his feet to the ground and took off his helmet.
Angel stared at the tattoos that decorated his neck and face. Wow. “Hi,” she whispered.
“You must be Angel. Welcome to the Devil Daddies MC.”
“Thank you.” She swallowed hard. Those dark eyes held no warmth. They peered into her as if he could see into her soul. “Thank you for saving me from the Ravagers.”
“Vex and Razor are responsible for that. They’ve vouched for you,” Lucien told her bluntly. His face was a mask, not revealing his inner thoughts.
Lucien studied her for a minute. Not hiding or cringing behind Vex took all her courage. When Vex wrapped his arm around Angel, she stiffened her spine. “I appreciate everything they’re doing for me.”