“Baby, I’d pay to see you teach those women a lesson, and there’s a chance you’ll get an opportunity.I should probably warn you ahead of time, there’s one woman there who wanted to stake a claim.I told her no repeatedly, but she’s desperate to become someone’s old lady.If you see a blonde with lethal nails, you either stay the fuck away or you plan to make good on your threat.Because I’m going to tell you right now, she’s not one to toy with.”
“What’s this problem’s name?”
“Celia.And I think there’s more to the situation than we know.I’m keeping an eye on her.”
“You think she’s a mole?”
“She’s either a spy or she’s a thief.Either way spells trouble, and I want you to stay as far away from trouble as possible.You have enough on your plate without piling more shit on there.”
“Got it.But if she starts something, I’m totally going to finish it.”
Blaze smiled and kissed her softly.“Come on, sweetheart.Let’s get this out of the way.”
Luna followed him out to his bike and climbed on, wrapping her arms around his waist.She had to admit, she’d missed riding.While she’d never owned a bike of her own, there had always been someone around to give her a ride.She loved the wind in her hair and the thrum of the engine.But riding with Blaze was way better than any ride she’d ever had before.
At the clubhouse, she stood nervously, rubbing her palms up and down her denim-clad legs.She knew what the Desert Dogs M.C.clubhouse looked like, but she also knew that no two were ever alike.What would she find inside?Probably drug use, a ton of alcohol, and possibly some naked women.Was she ready to face all that again?Not really.But she didn’t have a choice.She knew it was important for Blaze’s President to give his stamp of approval, but she wasn’t sure she really gave a shit just then.All she wanted was to go back home, curl up on the couch and watch some mindless television for a while.
“You ready?”he asked.
“If I say no, can we go back home?”
“Uh, no.”
She sighed.“It was worth a try.”
Blaze wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her tight against his body.He gave her a blistering kiss, enough to send her senses reeling, and then escorted her up the steps and through the door.
Music blasted from the speakers and she tried to see through a fog of what she hoped was cigarette smoke.She really didn’t want to get high off secondhand marijuana.There were some curious looks, and some hostile ones from the women.Blaze strolled through the place like he owned it and led her to a table in the back corner.The man sitting there scared the shit out of her, but she held her ground and hoped like hell she wasn’t shaking.
“Blitz, this is Luna.”Blaze squeezed her hip.“My mate.”
Blitz looked up from his beer mug, looked her over from head to toe, then focused on Blaze.“You marked her without permission?”
“She’s mine.If you have an issue with it, say so now.I’ve given you twenty years of my life, but she comes first.I told you about the shit she’s facing.Someone torched her car today.Like hell am I going to leave her unprotected.”
Blitz shook his head.“You know I’ll have to come up with some sort of punishment for you, but what the hell.Welcome to the family, Luna.”
Luna wasn’t sure if she as relieved that it had gone so well, or worried about what the unnamed punishment might be.She’d known that Blaze would get into trouble over mating her without permission, but she hoped it wouldn’t be a serious issue.One thing was for certain.Even though the M.C.President had accepted her, the looks from the skanks in the room told her she needed to watch her back.
Chapter Five
BlazegotLunathehell out of the clubhouse as fast as he could.He hadn’t liked the look in Celia’s eyes and trouble was the last thing he wanted or needed tonight.When they pulled into the driveway at her home, something felt off.He sat on the bike studying the small home, scenting the air.An unknown human male had been through her yard, but it could have easily been a kid passing by.
“Wait here,” he told her, getting off the bike.“Give me your keys.”
Her brow furrowed but she handed them over.“What’s wrong?”
“Could be nothing, but after the car incident, I don’t want to take any chances.”
She nodded and sat on the bike, waiting for him to give the all clear.Blaze approached the house cautiously.He peered through the front windows and didn’t see anything at first, but it looked like the rear door through the kitchen had been messed with.He motioned for Luna to stay where she was and he unlocked the front door.He’d barely pushed it open before he heard the click and had one of thoseOh shitmoments.
Blaze didn’t have time to turn and run before the blast of the house knocked him off his feet and sent him flying.Heat pressed against him as he landed on the lawn, the air rushing out of his lungs and leaving him breathless and lightheaded.He shook it off and looked over his shoulder at what remained of Luna’s house, and then looked at her to make sure she was still safely on the bike.
Luna had paled, her hands clasped over her mouth, but once her gaze landed on him she rushed to his side.While he enjoyed the attention, he wished she’d stayed back in case there were any other surprises.Blaze stood and shook his head before surveying the area.There was no way they were getting out of this mess without talking to the cops.The car was one thing, but both her car and her house?It was going to get some attention.
He’d no sooner thought about the good ol’ boys in blue than he heard the sirens.Wrapping an arm around Luna’s waist, he pulled her in closer and held her while they waited.Two firetrucks, three police cars, and an ambulance pulled up at the curb, men in uniform rushing out to assess the damage and get the fire under control.
A policeman approached.“Are you all right?”
