“I’m the manager, and I’m helping a customer by providing an accommodating service.”
She tucks her hair back behind her ear. “Okay, if you don’t mind I guess that would work out. Then we can drive back together, and by that I mean you driving and me taking a nap. But if you’re going to be an asshole to me, then don’t bother. Aries can drive the car instead; he is much more pleasant to be around.”
Damn, she’s savage.
“I’ll be nothing butprofessional,” I say, smirking at my own joke.
If looks could kill.
Chapter Five
Natalie
I don’t know why I accept his offer, other than it does make sense and makes my life much easier. With Cara at work today, and her being unable to ride anyway, I told her I’d get the bike to Dad so that he can have it today, which is his actual birthday. Then Cara would drive down after work tonight with Decker for Dad’s birthday dinner.
I could have gotten a lift back with Cara and Decker. In fact, that was the original plan, but this way I don’t have to come back here to pick up my car either late tonight or tomorrow morning. So it’s more convenient, right?
Okay, I don’t know why I agreed to this. It’s definitely not because I want to be around Atlas.
Nope. Definitely not.
He’s a biker, and a jerk, and I know he just wants to get me into his bed. He can pretend to dislike me all he wants, but I see how he looks at me.
And you know what?
It’s tempting.
I said that I didn’t want to end up with a biker, but that doesn’t mean I couldn’t sleep with one if I wanted to. And angry sex? Fuck yes, I could go for a little of that.
But do I want to give him that satisfaction?
No. I do not. If I wanted to sleep with a biker, I would’ve slept with Aries. But after meeting them both, I know that I’m physically more attracted to Atlas. Yes, I know they’re twins, but I can tell the difference between them and my body, the traitor, prefers Atlas. Stupid hormones.
He likes to win, and I don’t want him to. Besides, I’m focusing on myself. No guys as a distraction.
I hand him my keys. “You sure you want to do this? I could always get a ride back with my sister and pick up my car tomorrow.”
“I’m sure,” he replies confidently, taking the keys from me, our fingers touching in the process. I ignore the instant spark at our touch. “Are you sure you don’t want me to ride the bike and you take the car?”
He sounds hopeful. Poor guy.
“I’m sure.” I smirk. I’ve been waiting to ride this bad boy ever since we ordered it.
I switch my white suit jacket for the leather one, and put on my helmet. I can feel Atlas’s eyes on me as I straddle the sexy new motorcycle, running my fingers along the shiny handlebars. I’m riding a piece of art right now, and I need to get it to my dad safely. Aries comes out and the brothers speak to each other while I get ready for the long ride ahead.
When I’m ready I turn to Atlas and give him the thumbs-up, and he nods and gets into my car. I don’t miss the unhappy expression on his face, and it gives me a little bit of satisfaction.
Okay, it gives me a lot.
Not only do I ride the bike, but I lead the way. The ride there is long, but I love every second of it. I look over at Atlas at the traffic lights and give him a little wave.
He gives me the finger in return, and I can’t stop the laughter that spills out of me.
A group of bikers pull up on the other side of me, a few of them calling out to me.
“Hey, sexy!” one yells.
“Never seen a woman so hot ride like that!” another adds.