Page 62 of The Secret's Out

“What the fuck’s up with her?” Dallas snapped.

“Probably hearing the word fizz-pop from your mouth.”

Wiping my eyes, I looked up to see Dallas shrug and walk back into the kitchen mumbling, “I take that as a no. Bloody women are wacked.”

“Darlin’, good to see you smile and laugh. Now come sit next to Uncle Dodge and tell him what’s goin’ on in that head of yours.”

Sighing, I went over to the couch and sat next to him. I was getting to know Dodge and Dallas more, after reuniting with them the morning after my first time with my men. Eli and Caden were sweet the next morning, hugging me and kissing me every chance they got. Though, while I was having breakfast, there had been a knock on the front door. After Caden answered it, he came back in with Dallas and Dodge. I hadn’t been expecting to see them and when they said they were my men for the day, because mine had shit to do for the club, I accepted it without any drama. It had happened two more times since then and, even though I enjoyed Dodge’s humour and Dallas’s surliness, it still put me on edge, because, again, my men were keeping something from me.

“Dodge?” I started, wringing my hands together on my lap.

“Yeah?” he asked wearily.

“I know my guys are up to something, but it’s something they’re keeping from me and I’m starting to feel that it’s something big. Also, I’m pretty sure it has nothing to do with club business else you and Dallas would also be there and I’d be with a prospect here instead. So, my question to you is, do I need to be worried about my men?”

“Josie, you know I can’t say shit. It’s the brothers’ code.” Stupid bloody code. “Don’t worry, darlin’. Don’t get your panties in a twist about anything.”

“Why’re you talkin’ about our girl’s panties?” Eli glared from the front door.

I stood quickly and looked from Eli to behind him. “Where’s Caden?”

Eli walked in and closed the door. I was in his arms after he took two strides my way. “Babe.” He smiled before his lips touched mine. “He’ll be up in a second. He’s just on the phone with the realtor. They rang.”

My eyes widened. My hands went to his chest and I pushed, stepping out of his arms.

Lie.

Eli had just lied to me.

“Big fuck up, brother.” Dodge sighed.

“Josie?”

“Is it another woman? Do you both have some pieces on the side? I know I’m still learning, but I didn’t think I was so bad for you both to seek it out somewhere else.”

Wasn’t that why lies started? The men were cheating? I’d heard stories about it happening all the time.

“Sweetheart, what are you fuckin’ talkin’ about?” He reached out.

I moved back again and then spun, walking even further behind the couch where I stood with my hands on my hips.

“Y-you just lied to me, Eli.”

“What? No—”

“Brother, give it up,” Dallas barked from the kitchen doorway. “Josie has spoken to the realtor. They just rang here.”

“Fuck,” Eli hissed. He turned his back on me and swore again. His hands ran through his messy hair on top.

Suddenly, the front door opened and in walked Caden. He looked from Eli to me and his already frowning face deepened. “What’s goin’ on?” he asked in an annoyed tone.

Eli sighed. “Our girl thinks we’re steppin’ out on her.”

“What?” Caden barked.

“You’ve both been hiding something from me and Eli just lied to me. Who were you talking to downstairs, Caden?”

“The real—”

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