Chapter 5 #2
I followed them back out to the main bar, and the whole place was completely decked out with decorations and enough food for a fucking army.
Normally, we’d have our prospects complete a final run or a trivial-but-difficult task before patching them in, but we’d all agreed that Danny had gone above and beyond during his year of prospecting.
When Hawk gave the signal, all the brothers gathered by the door and waited as Locke got out of Delilah’s car and started over to the door.
As soon as he entered the bar, the girls started cheering, and Locke just stood there staring at us with a look of utter disbelief.
Viper took a step forward and held up Locke’s new Ruthless Sinners’ cut and said, “Welcome to the brotherhood.”
“Are you fucking serious?” Locke gasped. “I’m in?”
“Yeah, brother. You’re in.” Viper leaned forward and grabbed Locke, giving him a huge bro-hug and slapping him on his back as he said, “You did good.”
Viper helped him slip on his new cut, and then the rest of us stepped up and congratulated him.
Once we were done, we all headed over to the bar and did a round of shots.
One round led to the next, and it wasn’t long before Locke was feeling pretty fucking good.
He was staring out at all the decorations when he asked, “Is this why Delilah had me at the fucking mall for hours on end?”
“Yeah.” Hawk chuckled. “We had to find a way to get you out of here for a while.”
“I still can’t believe it. I’m actually a Sinner now.”
“That you are.” I gave him a pat on the shoulder and teased him. “Now, don’t fuck it up.”
“Not a chance.”
I was just about to do another shot when it hit me that I hadn’t seen Aubrey since she left my office. I took a quick look around, and when I didn’t see any sign of her, I turned to Lisa, our main bartender, and asked, “Have you seen Aubrey?”
“I saw her earlier, but now that you mention it, I haven’t since Locke got here.”
“Goddamn it.”
When I stood, she asked, “Why? Is everything okay?”
“No. No, it’s not.” I scanned the area one last time, but Aubrey was nowhere to be found. “I’ve gotta go. You mind closing tonight?”
“Sure thing.”
“Thanks, Lisa.”
I headed straight over to Viper to let him know I was leaving. He was talking to Axel, and I could tell by his expression something was troubling him. As soon as I approached, he looked over to me and said, “Just the man I was looking for.”
“Something going on?”
“I just got a call, and apparently, some rumbling is going around about the manager over at the Pink Pony. He’s pissed that we stole some of his best girls.”
"I’m sure good ol’ Gary is pissed, but he brought that shit on himself by demanding sexual favors for a decent fucking schedule. Besides, we couldn’t steal what came to us freely.”
“Sounds like Gary got what Gary deserved.”
“That he did.” I didn’t have time to get into a long discussion about Gary and his bullshit, so I told Viper, “I’ve gotta get out of here for a bit, but I’ll be back when I can.”
“Everything okay?”
“Not sure, but I intend to find out.”
“Let me know if you need anything.”
“You know I will.”
I gave him a quick nod, then headed out to the parking lot.
I hopped on my bike and headed over to Marlowe’s old apartment, the whole time cursing myself for letting her walk out of my office.
I should’ve stopped her and forced her to talk to me, but she bolted before I got the chance.
I would’ve gone after her then, but there was no way I could miss Locke’s induction into the club.
It was a rite of passage for him—one that he’d spent a year of his life earning, and I owed it to him to be there.
Besides, no matter what was going on, the club always came first. I’d done what I needed for my brothers, and now it was time to find out what the hell was going on with Aubrey.
When I pulled into the apartment complex, I was relieved to see Aubrey’s car still in the parking lot.
I whipped into a spot and parked, then rushed up to her door.
I knocked and tried my best to collect myself as I waited for her to answer.
After several long, agonizing minutes, the door opened, and a surprised Aubrey gasped. “Menace! What are you doing here?”
“We need to talk.”
“No, we don’t,” she argued. “I’ve already said too much.”
“You’re wrong. You haven’t said nearly enough.” I took a step closer to her, and that’s when I noticed her luggage on the kitchen floor. “What the hell is this?”
“I’m leaving.” She eased the door open, allowing me to step inside. “I’ve already stayed longer than I should.”
“What the hell are you talking about?”
“I’ve gotta go, Menace.” Anguish marked her face as she said, “I wouldn’t be able to live with myself if something happened to you or one of your brothers.”
“Why would you be worried about something happening to me?”
“It doesn’t matter now. I’m leaving, so—”
“You’re not leaving, Aubrey.”
I walked over to her, slipped my arm around her waist, and pulled her against my chest. I lowered my mouth to hers, silencing her rebuttal with a deep, demanding kiss.
All the passion I’d been holding back instantly came pouring out in that kiss.
I couldn’t resist the burning hunger for her a second longer.
I’d imagined over and over what her soft, full lips would taste like, but it didn’t hold a flame to the real thing.
She was divine, and I knew then there was no way I could ever get enough of her.
Every touch of her tongue only made my need grow more intense.
I wound my hand around the nape of her neck and tangled my fist in her hair, letting out a low growl as I gave it a firm tug.
Aubrey’s lips opened in a small gasp, exactly like I wanted, giving me even better access to her sweet mouth.
She ran her fingers through my hair, pulling me closer and returning my kiss with fervor.
From the start, I had suspected the pull I felt towards hers was mutual.
I could feel it lingering under the surface, just begging to be released, and if this kiss was any indication, Aubrey wanted me just as much as I wanted her.
It was time for me to give her what we both craved.
To hell with denying it any longer. I had to have her.
“Mmm…” She moaned into my mouth as my free hand grabbed her ass and pulled her closer.
That little moan made my cock so hard my jeans could barely constrain it.
I felt a slight smile play on her lips as she ground her hips against mine, clearly enjoying my growing arousal.
My cock throbbed against the fabric between us, aching to be buried between her legs.
I kept Aubrey’s head pulled back as I trailed my lips down her throat, nipping and sucking at the sensitive flesh.
Her breath caught as I reached the dip between her neck and collarbone.
Ahh, her sweet spot. Her hands gripped my hair, and I could feel her heart hammering in her chest. I had to admit, this wasn’t how I saw tonight playing out.
I’d come to her place to finish the conversation we’d started in my office.
I had no intention of kissing her, much less fucking her, but the second her lips touched mine, I lost all control—something that never fucking happens.
For reasons I couldn’t begin to explain, this woman had me on edge.
I burned for her, and with every touch, she stoked the fucking fire.
Aubrey shifted her hips forward, grinding her clit against my ever-hardening cock.
I gave her hair another tug as I warned, “Careful there, babe.”
Hunger flashed through her eyes as she purred. “What if I don’t want to be careful?”
I released her hair and pulled back to look at her face. Pure, wanton desire was reflected in those gorgeous blue eyes as I leaned down and lifted her into my arms. “Don’t say I didn’t warn you.”
“Okay...Consider me warned.”
I carried her into the bedroom, and once we reached the doorway, I lowered her feet to the ground.
Her eyes were locked on mine as her hands slid across my chest to my cut as she carefully slipped it off and placed it on a chair.
I kicked off my boots, then yanked my t-shirt over my head and tossed it to the floor.
Her pupils grew wide as her gaze burned across my skin.
I could see her taking in every line of every tattoo, each curve of my muscles, and just like when she watched me in the shower, the expression on her face left no doubt that she liked what she saw.
Aubrey took a step back, inviting me to watch as she slowly stripped off her shirt and jeans.
Standing there in only a white lace bra and panties, she licked her lips while her wanton eyes drifted to my jeans, waiting for me to reveal her prize as a dark pink blush inched up her chest. Fuck.
Like mine, her arousal was building by the second, and I could only imagine how wet she was for me.
“You like what you see, baby?”
“I think you know I do.”
One by one, she slid the straps of her bra off her shoulders, letting them fall loose on her delicate arms, then reached behind her back and undid the clasp.
The lace fabric fell to the floor, and my attention immediately went to her perfectly round breasts that were just waiting for my mouth.
I pulled her against me and relished in the sensation of having her body so close to mine.
“Do you have any idea how incredible you are?”
“Tell me.”
I shook my head, “No, baby, I’m gonna show you.”
I traced my fingertip over Aubrey’s bottom lip, down the hollow of her throat, and between her full breasts.
Her eyes closed as her mouth opened while her back arched towards me.
My fingertip continued to drift around the outside of her breast and ended at her aroused nipple.
I took the peak between my index finger and thumb and rolled it, pulling slightly as a groan escaped from her throat.