actually getting bored of crocheting. “Sounds great,” I said, and followed her inside. She placed DC on the floor with his toys and headed to the kitchen. While she started the coffee, I took down two mugs.
The conversation I overheard this morning floated back into my head. I wasn’t sure how Sienna would react to me asking questions, but I needed answers. I wanted to know what those women meant by a war.
“I stopped at the grocery store before we went to the park this morning, and I overheard these two women talking. They said something about a war. It was almost obvious who they were talking about.”
Sienna’s back went rigid for a moment, and then she finished setting up the coffee before turning to face me. “The thing about small towns is, people talk a lot of shit. And, most of the time, they have no idea what they’re talking about.”
“They seemed scared. Concerned.”
“The outlaws protect this town, and they would never do anything to put the town or the people in jeopardy. I can assure you that.”
“What did they mean by war?”
“It’s nothing to worry about.”
“I want to believe you. I do. But I’m not going to lie and say that overhearing them didn’t scare me, too. I’m with your son every day and, if he’s in danger for whatever reason, I need to know.”
Sienna smirked and toyed with the hem of her Harley tank top. She blinked up her blue eyes, bright and fearless. “We’re always in danger. It’s the life we live. But I also know nine guys who would do everything in their power to protect us. So, I’m not worried and you shouldn’t be either. If it’ll make you feel better, and give you peace of mind, I can get you a gun. Something small just to keep on you.”
A gun? Was she out of her mind? I wouldn’t even know the first thing to do with a gun. They scared me. No. They absolutely terrified me. I’ve caught a glimpse of all of theirs at one time or another, and it always made my blood run cold. Sent chills running down my spine. “Do you think I need one?”
Sienna lifted her pant leg revealing hers. “It never hurts to have one. An extra piece of security.”
“I’ve never shot a gun before. I don’t think I even could.”
“I can teach you. Or Dice can,” Siena said, as she poured coffee into my mug.
The thought of Dice wrapping his arms around me and teaching me how to hold a gun, warmed me from head to toe. Talk about a seriously dangerous combination.
“Can’t I just get like pepper spray?”
Sienna laughed. “I think I can arrange that. Though Dice might be disappointed he can’t teach you.” She arched an eyebrow and stared at me.
“What?” My cheeks warmed, and I knew I was blushing like a schoolgirl with a crush.
“I told him to stay away from you.”
“I know. You let that all out at dinner last night. I didn’t know. And I didn’t mean for it to happen. It just…”
“Did.”
“Yeah.”
“Trust me, I know how that is. Probably better than anyone. And I also know that you can’t always walk away, even if it’s what your head is telling you. So don’t tell Dice I said this, I’d rather he suffer a little longer, but I’m okay with it.”
I took a sip of coffee, and placed the mug back on the counter. “Are you giving me your blessing?”
“I guess I am.” She smiled, but then her blue eyes darkened. “However, if you hurt him, I will kill you.”
My eyes widened under her stare. A slight smile tugged at the corner of her lips, but I couldn’t tell if it was from humor or satisfaction. She wasn’t the easiest person to read. DC let out a string of giggles behind us, but neither of us moved.
I went to speak, but the door opened and Kade and Dice walked in. His eyes immediately locked on mine, pinning me in place. We hadn’t spoken since I took off last night. It was all just so overwhelming and I needed to think. Or, at least I thought I did. Now, sitting here, looking into those melted chocolate eyes, my
The conversation I overheard this morning floated back into my head. I wasn’t sure how Sienna would react to me asking questions, but I needed answers. I wanted to know what those women meant by a war.
“I stopped at the grocery store before we went to the park this morning, and I overheard these two women talking. They said something about a war. It was almost obvious who they were talking about.”
Sienna’s back went rigid for a moment, and then she finished setting up the coffee before turning to face me. “The thing about small towns is, people talk a lot of shit. And, most of the time, they have no idea what they’re talking about.”
“They seemed scared. Concerned.”
“The outlaws protect this town, and they would never do anything to put the town or the people in jeopardy. I can assure you that.”
“What did they mean by war?”
“It’s nothing to worry about.”
“I want to believe you. I do. But I’m not going to lie and say that overhearing them didn’t scare me, too. I’m with your son every day and, if he’s in danger for whatever reason, I need to know.”
Sienna smirked and toyed with the hem of her Harley tank top. She blinked up her blue eyes, bright and fearless. “We’re always in danger. It’s the life we live. But I also know nine guys who would do everything in their power to protect us. So, I’m not worried and you shouldn’t be either. If it’ll make you feel better, and give you peace of mind, I can get you a gun. Something small just to keep on you.”
A gun? Was she out of her mind? I wouldn’t even know the first thing to do with a gun. They scared me. No. They absolutely terrified me. I’ve caught a glimpse of all of theirs at one time or another, and it always made my blood run cold. Sent chills running down my spine. “Do you think I need one?”
Sienna lifted her pant leg revealing hers. “It never hurts to have one. An extra piece of security.”
“I’ve never shot a gun before. I don’t think I even could.”
“I can teach you. Or Dice can,” Siena said, as she poured coffee into my mug.
The thought of Dice wrapping his arms around me and teaching me how to hold a gun, warmed me from head to toe. Talk about a seriously dangerous combination.
“Can’t I just get like pepper spray?”
Sienna laughed. “I think I can arrange that. Though Dice might be disappointed he can’t teach you.” She arched an eyebrow and stared at me.
“What?” My cheeks warmed, and I knew I was blushing like a schoolgirl with a crush.
“I told him to stay away from you.”
“I know. You let that all out at dinner last night. I didn’t know. And I didn’t mean for it to happen. It just…”
“Did.”
“Yeah.”
“Trust me, I know how that is. Probably better than anyone. And I also know that you can’t always walk away, even if it’s what your head is telling you. So don’t tell Dice I said this, I’d rather he suffer a little longer, but I’m okay with it.”
I took a sip of coffee, and placed the mug back on the counter. “Are you giving me your blessing?”
“I guess I am.” She smiled, but then her blue eyes darkened. “However, if you hurt him, I will kill you.”
My eyes widened under her stare. A slight smile tugged at the corner of her lips, but I couldn’t tell if it was from humor or satisfaction. She wasn’t the easiest person to read. DC let out a string of giggles behind us, but neither of us moved.
I went to speak, but the door opened and Kade and Dice walked in. His eyes immediately locked on mine, pinning me in place. We hadn’t spoken since I took off last night. It was all just so overwhelming and I needed to think. Or, at least I thought I did. Now, sitting here, looking into those melted chocolate eyes, my
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