9. Chapter Nine
Willa would never get tired of the way Cruise took care of her. He’d had a thick leather jacket with one of his Bluff Creek Brotherhood MC sweatshirts for their ride today. They’d decided take an impromptu ride to Nelson’s Honkytonk Saloon & Bar in Dodge City. The weather had warmed to sixty and sunny skies had War leading them all.
She’d been a little wobbly when they stopped. Cruise had helped her off the bike then escorted her into the bar. Her man was hot but she had to wonder what the hell they put in the water around here. The bar was owned and run by nine male cousins. Every one was drool-worthy.
Cruise had walked her in and escorted her to a huge table that had been set up for the women of Bluff Creek. She’d found out one of the cousins, Hennessy, had coined the phrase the Bluff Creek Beauties for them. Cruise had made sure she had whatever food and drink she wanted before he went with some of the guys to play pool.
She loved how he’d asked her before they left if she’d rather hang out at the table most of the women normally congregated at or if she wanted to play pool with some of the guys. She was falling more in love with him every day.
She’d also met Vivi who was married to Whiskey, one of the bar owners, which had started the conversation they were currently having about whose love story was the best.
“Listen, you all can have your opinion but you know my story with War had the most guns and incidents,” Remi stated.
“Seriously, I don’t believe so. Mine had guns, too and plenty of incidents plus I believe I topped you on kids and animals,” Winnie retorted.
“Whatever, I had guns at mine but honestly, I’m positive I topped you guys on the most sex,” Sarah said, chuckling and dusting her fist against her shoulder.
“Let’s just go with that fact that we all have wonderful, exciting stories of how we found our way to the Bluff Creek Brotherhood MC and in doing so, found bikers with hearts of gold who would do whatever it takes to keep us happy and safe,” Regina said and raised her glass. “To the Bluff Creek family. May each one find their happily ever after.”
Willa joined toasting and clinking glasses with these women who had become friends in such a short time.
“Regina, I don’t think I’ve heard your story yet. How exactly did you come to the Bluff Creek Brotherhood MC and meet Baron?” Willa questioned.
“Well, it doesn’t start out too well. I didn’t choose wisely when I was younger. War and Roam were three when…”
Cruise’s arms wrapped around her, his lips kissing the top of her head. “Ladies, I’m going to steal Willa away. I want to dance with my fiancée.”
Willa was torn. She wanted to dance with Cruise but she wanted to hear more about Regina’s story. Regina winked and motioned her to go on with Cruise. His warm hand in hers led her onto the dance floor.
Cruise nodded at the band and pulled her into his arms. The music started and she couldn’t contain her grin. He’d remembered. She adored all the songs from Dirty Dancing but Hungry Eyes was her favorite. Now, she was on the dance floor as Cruise swayed with her to the music.
His warm breath wafted against her ear as he sang along to the song. As they danced, the other couples joined them until the floor was full.
Cruise’s lips brushed hers as they danced. This moment with the man she loved, the people she hadn’t known she needed and a future she’d always wanted were the best Christmas present she could have ever asked for.
Thank you so much for reading Cruise.