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“Oh Christ, it’s been a long time since I’ve seen those guys, but fuck, Hux used to make my panties wet just looking at me,” Nora says, fanning herself.

Adalyn shakes her head with a small grin on her face. “Nora, stop it. They are all really great guys, and yes, they are easy on the eyes, but you’re a married woman.”

Everyone laughs, including me.

“She’s married, not dead. And she’s right. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting a couple of those guys a few times, and the sex that Z and I had after was insane. My imagination was in full swing,” Harper says, giving us a wink.

They continue talking about how hot and fuckable the guys from California are, and I can’t help but wonder if it’s because they are seeking something different, something new, or if they are all just that horny all the time.

Either way, it does intrigue me about Shattered Souls Cali, that’s for damn sure.

Being around the table with these women for the last hour and a half has proved to be eye-opening. They still have an edge to them, a wall that goes up when they are trying to protect the guys, but they are also funny and down to earth. They are all so close to each other, like best friends. Only they are more like family, and I’ll admit I am jealous of the relationship they all share.

They all love Ivy’s baby like he is their own. The way they talk about him and the way their faces light up when she’s telling a story that involves him, it’s amazing.

She’s not the same girl I met in California. She’s tougher, stronger, and so damn happy.

They’re all happy and completely in love.

After seeing the way my father seems to be manipulating my mother, I’ve been paying attention here. I don’t want to falsely believe anything ever again. But I don’t see anything like that. When they talk about their guys, they are genuinely happy. You can feel the love they have, and it’s real.

I don’t think I’ll ever know their stories, but I do know bits and pieces of Ivy’s, and I know it wasn’t easy. But I’m learning that nothing good comes easy.

I glance over at Harper and wring my hands together. “Harper, I don’t really have any training in anything, but I would really like to talk about working for you.”

She smiles and nods her head. “Sounds good.” She looks between Ivy and Gillian. “Will one of you bring her in tomorrow?”

“Alex has a doctor’s appointment, so I can’t,” Ivy says.

Gillian looks between me and Harper and nods. “Yeah, I’ll do it.”

Harper slides her eyes to mine and folds her hands on the table. “Gillian will pick you up tomorrow at ten o’clock. We’ll show you around the club and sit down and discuss what you could potentially do.”

“Thank you,” I reply.

Her eyes harden as she keeps them focused on mine. “I don’t fuck around, Mia. If you’re not serious about working for me, don’t show up. I don’t have the time to waste, and I don’t like being taken advantage of. Got it?”

Harper is as protective of her business as she is of her man. I wish I had that kind of passion for something.

I don’t yet, but this is the first step in finding my true self. Even if it means I need to ride in with Gillian and listen to her talk about my boyfriend like she knows him better. And honestly, she probably does, but that’s changing tonight.

I held up my end of the deal by coming here. Finn has no choice but to hold up his end. I want to know him, really know him.

It’s long overdue.

9

Finn

“So, I’m excited and nervous as hell,” Mia says.

My eyes are focused on her, but I’m not listening to much of what she’s saying. It’s shitty, I know, but I can’t stop thinking about Brooks’ idea of getting Mia’s mom here. I don’t want to be a part of any of this shit, and I’m being dragged right in. Being put in the middle and the only one who understands is Zane. But he’s not going to do shit to help because the club needs this. I know that. I know it has to be done.

I just don’t want to be the one to do it.

“Finn.”

I scrub my face, sighing. “I’m sorry, Mia. I’ve got a lot of shit on my mind. So, Gillian is taking you to Souls Two tomorrow. That’s great. You’ll love working with them.”

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