Myka
“I hate seeing a beautiful woman drinking by herself.”
“Ah, well, I’m not just drinking, I’m eating as well,” I replied to the gorgeous hunk of man standing next to my table. I was hoping my flirtatious smile didn’t look psychotic.
“Gasp,” the smile became a giggle as the man grabbed his chest as if in pain. “That’s even worse.”
“Good, sir, would you like to join me so that your pain is eased?”
The man chuckled as he took a seat across from me. “I’m Levi.”
“Myka. Are you the owner of that beautiful piece of machinery outside?”
“I am indeed. It’s my pride and joy. We’ve been together many miles. Are you alright? When you came in, it looked like some asshole upset you. A woman should never be treated badly.”
I blinked at his charming words. “Those smooth lines are a dangerous thing, Mr. Levi. I wouldn’t dare waste too much of your time with my problems.”
“My plans only consisted of having a couple of beers, a good burger, and finding a room to crash in. I have all the time in the world and a spare shoulder with your name on it.”
“It is a pretty good-looking shoulder, I must say.” Before I could say any more. Jake, the manager, approached the table. I watched as he smiled at Jake before turning my way.
“Ms. Johnson, I spoke with both of my contacts, and they would love to meet with you tomorrow. They swore they would offer good prices.”
I smiled brightly as he handed me a paper with the information on it. “Jake, thank you. Seriously, when the snow comes, my sisters and I will be singing your praises with each delivery we get.”
Jake chuckled as he replied, “Unnecessary, but thank you. I added my office number on the bottom as well. If you have any issues, let me know. I recently drove through your beautiful small town, but I can only imagine the kind of struggles winter can bring you. So, now you have a contact in Miles City.”
I stood up and quickly hugged him. “Thank you so much!”
His discreet wink as I pulled back said he knew that Levi had narrowed his eyes at Jake.
“That’s the manager of this place. My sisters and I own a diner in Wintervale. I came to Miles City hoping to find another supplier. Last winter, our current supplier missed several deliveries. I was hoping to avoid that this year. The ones I met with earlier were complete assholes. So Jake offered to connect me to his suppliers.”
“Wait, did you say Wintervale?”
“I did. Why?”
Levi chuckled as he shook his head. “If that isn’t the universe kicking me in the ass. I’m headed there myself in the next day or two.”
“You're joking.”
“I’m not. Do you know someone by the name of Baranov?”
I gasped loudly at his question. “My sister is engaged to Ivan Baranov. How do you know Ivan?”
“I don’t, but I do know his family. We’ve done business together.”
“Holy Shitake, that’s crazy.” Our conversation paused as Levi’s food was put on the table for him. When we were alone again, I found myself asking, “Your vest, or rather cut, means you're part of a motorcycle club, right?”
“Yes, ma'am. Sons of Anarchy was both good and bad for us,” he added with a laugh. “My club is the Dragon Skulls MC, and Saint is my President.”
“That name, Case, is that your road name?”
“It is. So tell me more about yourself. I want to know everything.”
“I grew up in Wintervale and haven’t wanted to move anywhere else. I’m not really a love them and leave them kind of girl.”
“Myka, have you ever heard of love at first sight?”
