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"You sure?"

I nod hoping that it'll be enough for my president to drop it. It's not.

"So, how's that sweet little thing you've been seeing every night doing? She missing you already?" He smirks, and my mouth drops open. I knew the guys knew I'd seen Melissa a few times, but I had no idea that they knew I was going over there every night.

"I don't know. I haven't spoken to her today."

"Come on, you know better than that. Call her, let her know you're thinking about her."

"She's not my woman. I don't need to tell her I'm thinking about her." I bristle before straightening up a bit. I'm not used to hearing Brick talk like this. Ever since he got with Luna, it's like she's dulled his edge. I have no doubt he's still the same beast he was, but that side of him only comes out when needed.

"You're a dumb motherfucker. None of us have ever seen you cater to a woman like you cater to Melissa. You've never raced out to just go sit on someone's couch. This woman has you wrapped around her finger and there's nothing you can do to stop it. Denying it is only going to hurt the both of you. Be smart. Get the fuck over yourself." He knocks his knuckles on the table before standing up and walking away.

I didn't even have the chance to argue. Not that I can. He's right. I'm in deep.

***

The rally was good. Most of us wound up spending the night at some flea bag motel before we got on the road the next day.

Of course, thanks to the excessive drinking the club did last night, none of us were able to ride until well into nighttime. To make matters worse, the weather had taken a turn. When we set out to come home the winds had really begun to blow and by the time the compound was in the distance the rain had begun to fall.

All of BCMC are experienced riders. We took our time just to make sure no one wiped out, but we didn't make it inside until well past midnight.

It's two days now. Two days I haven't been able to see Melissa and Tyler. I'm not going to show up now in the middle of the night. I can wait.

Before I can even get to my room, I see Bea and Luna rush out of the back and beeline straight for Hook and Brick. They embrace like they've been apart for years. Both couple whispering and kissing each other. The love is strong.

So strong it pisses me off.

It takes a second for me to realize that I'm envious. I don't want what they have. Right?

I shake my head, cursing under my breath, before I turn and walk out of the compound.

The rain is coming down in sheets now. It feels good against my heated skin. I walk through the courtyard and into the backdoor of my shop. I don't think I'm going to be able to get any sleep right now, the least I can do is get some paperwork done.

I've had a few large clients in need of electrical work. Payments have already been made, and I need to set up for an equipment delivery for another one.

The rain pounds the roof like a thousand angry fists as I settle in behind my desk.

I click on the computer, trying to focus on the invoices in front of me, but the numbers swim in my vision.

My mind keeps drifting back to Melissa.

To the way my gut twists every time I picture them without me there.

The loud, frantic pounding at the front door rips me out of my haze.

I push up from my chair so fast it screeches against the floor.

It is almost two in the morning. No one should be here.

My boots thud heavy against the floor as I move toward the door.

For a second, I hesitate.

Then I yank it open.

Melissa stands there, soaked to the skin, her hair plastered to her face, her arms wrapped tight around her body.

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