I dug my hands into my pockets, kicking at the gravel beneath my feet.
I didn’t want to admit it, but something about Romeo pissed me off. Maybe it was his Southern charm, or his smug, happy smile but when he turned that attention to my little Fiona, well, that I wouldn’t allow.
Nope. Not happening!
In fact, it grated against my nerves in a way I couldn’t explain. I saw how the fucker looked at her at dinner the other night. So attentive, so sickeningly charming.
It was gross.
No matter where she was, his eyes gravitated to her, watching her every move, like he wanted to gobble her up. Too bad for him, that was never going to happen.
My sister was too damn sweet and innocent for the likes of him.
“You’re missing the party.”
I didn’t have to look to know who it was.
Turning, I found him leaning casually against the wooden frame of the door, his eyes dancing with mischief.
“What do you want, Romeo?” I asked, my voice sharp enough to cut through the air.
He grinned, stepping closer as if he had every right to intrude on my solitude. “I’m leaving tomorrow for Nebraska.”
“Don’t let the door hit you on the way out.”
“Knew you’d be happy about that.”
“Thrilled.”
Romeo smirked. “You gonna tell my cousin the truth? I saw the papers.”
“Why do you care?”
“Same reason you care about Fiona.”
“You stay the hell away from my sister. She is too damn young for you.”
“I know,” Romeo agreed seriously. “But she won’t be forever, Doc.”
Glaring at the son of a bitch, I sneered, “Stay away from her, Romeo. If you don’t, I will call your prez and file a formal grievance.”
Romeo’s lips twitched as a shadow of amusement flickered in his eyes. “You’re protective of her. That’s almost admirable.You see, I’m thinking it’s tit for tat. I’ve kept quiet about those papers. Haven’t said a word. Now, I’m thinking you owe me.”
I crossed my arms, unmoved by his feigned civility. “You think this is a joke, Romeo? I’m dead serious.”
He tilted his head, studying me like I was a creature he couldn’t quite figure out. “Not a joke, no. More like entertainment.”
“I’m not here for your amusement,” I snapped. “Just stay away from Fiona.”
Romeo shrugged, his movement annoyingly casual. “Message received.” His gaze lingered for a moment longer, unsettlingly sharp, before he turned on his heel. “Take care, Doc. See you soon enough.”
I didn’t let my guard down until he was gone, the faint sound of his boots fading into the night.
“You know something, Doc, I’ve never known my cousin to walk away from a challenge before.”
Groaning, I hung my head. “Go away, Gator.”
“You’re new to the biker world, Doc, so I’m gonna give you some free advice. Don’t interfere when a club brother claims a woman. It won’t end well for you.”
