“Like magic,” Rev added, relieved for his sister.
Awkwardly, I patted her back until she released me. Her little hand latched onto one of my own as she clutched Mr. Jumbles to her chest. “You’re the bestest too.”
What a little sweetie. I led the way out of the library and then followed Rev’s lead. He walked beside us and kept stealing glances my way, smirking at Liv’s hand as it held mine. I didn’t notice all the incredulous looks we’d been receiving until we were almost to the front door, and Rev pointed it out.
“They’re all staring at you.”
Shrugging, I didn’t give a fuck.
So what if I was six-foot-three and covered in ink, wearing a leather cut with my MC patches? The coup de grâce? I’d forgotten I was also wearing my red and black face paint.
The same shit Rael liked to use, only he was always walking around in black and white with a skeletal theme. I was decidedly more devilish in appearance.
Fuck, if that wasn’t funny as shit right now.
Chapter 16 Gina
“There’s a snowstormcoming in,” my boss announced as we watched the forecast appear on the television screen anchored above our heads. "We should close up. You need to get the kids before the roads are shit."
“The roads are already shit,” I observed, laughing as I noticed the fat flakes sticking to the ground. The desert didn’t handle snow well. It was like sacrilege. Icy, slippery conditions would dominate Hwy 95 and all over Nevada. People would scramble for groceries and drive like idiots.
Penny shook her head in amusement. “Seriously. Get out of here.”
“Alright. You sure you don’t want help closing up?”
“Nope. Take care of your babies.”
“I will.”
“I’ll see you Tuesday. Take an extra day since you came in on short notice for me on your day off.”
“Thanks, Penny.” I waved goodbye and then headed toward the back of the restaurant to grab my purse. My hand brushed the key fob for the loaner I was borrowing until my car was fixed. The midnight blue Lexus was fully loaded and beautiful. I hit the remote starter and giggled at the thought that I’d have a warm seat and interior once I slid behind the wheel—such luxury.
I was spoiled.
Someone guessed precisely what car I’d enjoy, and I didn’t doubt that Sasha hooked me up. A genuine smile spread across my face when I opened the door and felt the cozy heat within. This beauty was waiting for me this morning when I got up and brewed a fresh pot of coffee. The prospect Toad was hunkered down in an old Chevy pickup when I glanced outside. The Royal Bastards MC looked after their own, and I felt humbled and grateful that I was among such loyal friends.