Page 56 of Healing Souls

“I just haven’t heard ya laugh. I love that sound.”

I grin at him and decide to share. “Atlas, Linc, and Ryan own motorcycles, but they don’t ride often. I saw them once and was immediately drawn to the bikes. I told Bri I thought it was cool and wanted to ride with them or learn myself. She frowned and walked away, and I just realized I never saw them on their bikes again after that.”

Colton throws his head back and laughs. “Mama bear came out that day. She is a nurse too, huh?” I nod and he tuts. “I bet those boys get yelled at on the daily for those bikes,” he says with laughter in his voice. “Alright, we will go over some safety things first before you even get ya ass on a bike. Alright?”

I nod again, and he dives in, walking me through proper attire and being safe on the road and getting a license to drive one.

About an hour later, he is finally ready to let me sit on his and check it out more, but before I can, the door bangs open, and Noah comes out waving something in his hand as he heads towards us.

“For the love of god, Princess, text the fucking shithead before I rip his fingers off so he can’t text anymore,” he groans and hands me my phone.

I raise a brow and power on my phone that has been off since the day I got here. “That is graphic.”

“Too graphic,” Colton grunts and slaps Noah upside the head.

“Calm down, papa bear. It’s fine. I’m joking.”

“Are you?” I question teasingly as I look down at the screen that is now lighting up with messages.

Some from Bri and the guys the day I left, the rest from Ryker and one from Grayson. I realize Noah didn’t answer my question, and I glance up to see Colton glaring at Noah, who is smirking.

“Um, so I don’t really know what’s going on but also, how did they get my number?” I ask.

They both speak at the same time, not even looking at me, “Nerds.”

“Uh, okay.” I look back down and read through the texts from the guys.

Ryker:Have a good day, little flame.

Don’t miss me too much. ;)

Hey, you okay?

Harley, answer the texts.

I swear to god I will come back.

Gray told me I can’t come back. It’s only been an hour, but answer me or I will.

I texted Noah, but he isn’t answering.

Little flame, answer me, please.

Grayson:Ry is freaking out. Do you have your phone on you? Have a good day, beautiful. Sorry I didn’t say that this morning.

I smile at Grayson’s text and decide to be a shit and text him back first.

Me:I didn’t. Noah just brought it to me. Thank you. Have a good day too.

I hit send, and before I can even start to text Ryker, he texts me again.

Ryker:Little flame.

I bite my lip, trying to hide my grin at his nickname for me and the fact that he is probably annoyed.

Me:Yes?

Ryker:You are a brat.

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