“That’s the stuff of romance novels and movie fantasies.” I looked at him like he was crazy. “Are you telling me a big, rough, and tough biker has a heart full of silly romance notions? We met like 10 minutes ago.”
He took my hand and gave me a smile that practically turned me into a puddle of goo. “I used to think so, too. Then I saw it happen to my club President and several other powerful men that I know and respect. The moment I saw you walk in, I heard one word. Mine. As crazy as that sounds, I’m gonna bet that small inner voice of yours is whispering the same thing to you.”
I nodded without even knowing I did. “Wait, no. This is just made-up crazy talk.”
“Someone once broke your heart, and that has left you scared. Am I right, Myka?”
I looked down at my plate to hide the emotion I knew was shining in my eyes. “Last year… we were high school sweethearts and I found him with his assistant.”
“I’m so sorry, my sweet girl. No woman should ever have to experience that kind of betrayal. Let’s do this… let’s spend the evening getting to know each other. Get to know who I am, and maybe we won’t have to be alone anymore.”
I looked at him and thought about what he said. As crazy as it sounded, it felt like there was truth there as well. “I think I’d like that.”
Chapter 4
Myka
Levi and I ate our dinner while talking. I learned about the motorcycle club he was a part of, and he learned about me. He learned we’d lost our parents and how we transformed the diner into a place we could be proud of. I learned how he lost his family before finding a new one.
The more I learned about him, the more I liked him. Before we realized it, it was approaching midnight. Not once did he suggest anything more. Once he had gotten the room next to mine, he made sure I was safe in my room. I fell asleep with a smile on my face, knowing that I’d had the best time with Levi and didn’t want it to end. I could only hope he’d be there when I woke up.
~~*~~
Levi
I woke up early the next morning and pulled a chair outside my room. I didn’t want to knock on her door and wake her up. So I just sat outside so that I could have a smoke. My mind was filled with the beautiful little kitten. She was it for me. I knew it the moment my eyes met hers. It was as if our souls joined together after a long separation.
At some point last evening, I just knew without a shadow of a doubt that I wanted to settle down and make a new life with her. Now I just needed to convince her. My phone vibrated with a call from Saint. “Hey, Saint.”
“Why is it that no matter what time I call your sorry ass, you’re always awake?”
“Practice.”
Saint chuckled before he got down to business. “Wintervale, Montana. Konstantin informed me that his cousin Ivan moved his mother there and is settling down there. He’s handling all traffic to and from our friends in the north. If you are willing to put down roots there, he proposed a good deal for us. Ivan has been handling everything, but it’s growing quickly. He can use the help.”
“Can we trust the Baranovs?”
“Leo says we can, and I trust Leo with my old lady’s life.”
“Good enough for me.” I knew Saint didn’t trust anyone with Chistity’s life save a select few. “I think I’ll have a reason to stick around Wintervale. I want to make sure it’s mutual, though.”
Saint started to chuckle before outright laughing. “Give me a call later and I’ll set everything up with Konstantin and Ivan.”
As I hung up my phone, Myka’s door opened and she smiled sleepily at me. I took her hand and pulled her onto my lap, holding her close. I tenderly brushed her hair away from her face and smiled. In my heart, I was already in love with this kitten. It sounded crazy, but it was no less true. This woman was mine. She was my soul mate, my love, my everything.
“Hi,” she whispered.
“Hi, kitten. Sleep well?”
“Wonderfully. They were filled with dreams of a hot biker.” Her smile turned mischievous as she added, “I hope that doesn’t make you too jealous.”
I smirked at the fun twinkle in her eye. “Well, I’ll have to take him out as an obvious threat. There is only one hot biker that should ever be in your dreams, kitten.”
“Oh?”
“What was this biker like?”
“Well, he was gorgeous and big. He made me laugh and feel beautiful. He was the man I’ve been waiting for. You know, he looked a lot like you. Crazy.”
