Page 21 of Deuce

“Bring the guy home with you so you don’t have to worry about who sees you all disheveled and happy the next morning.But if that’s not George, who is he and where did you find him?”

I sighed.“Long story.”

Janet grinned.“I was counting on it.Spill.”

I related the events of the previous night but went light on the details.Talking about it in the light of day made it seem worse, and hindsight didn’t help.We both giggled when I described falling asleep and waking up in my own bed.

“Alone in your own bed, or…” Janet smirked.

Just then, Deuce popped his head into the kitchen.He nodded at Janet.“Nice to meet you.I’d love to stay and chat, but something’s come up.”He turned his attention to me.“I’ll be back later.Walk me out?”

I got to my feet.The shower had helped, but I could still feel the aftereffects of my tumble from the van.“Sure.”

I tried to ignore the knowing look on Janet’s face as my traitorous heart jumped at the thought that he would be back later.

He held out his hand, and I put mine in it.“She giving you the third degree?”

I nodded, not meeting his gaze.We reached the door, and he turned to face me.Placing one finger under my chin he tilted my head up and stared down at me.“Just remember to tell her I’m hung like a stallion and can kill a grizzly bear with my bare hands to protect you.If she’s really a good friend, that should satisfy her.”

I burst out laughing.“A stallion?Really?”

He grinned.“I thought you’d question the grizzly bear.”

I shook my head.“You’re coming back later?”

He grunted, one hand on the door handle.“Yes.I’ll bring dinner.And I’m leaving Tiny and Thor here while I’m gone.One of them is going to be with you at all times for the foreseeable future.At least until we figure this thing out.If you go out, one of them goes with you.Got it?”

I nodded.“Deuce?”

“Yeah?”

“Thank you.Just… thank you.”

He looked uncomfortable.I got the feeling he wasn’t used to being thanked.“Just stay safe till I get back.”

I watched as he went over to talk to one of the guys on guard duty who was lounging on the far side of the carport.The two of them turned to look at me, so I waved and closed the door.

“Hung like a horse, huh?”

I turned to see Janet watching me from the kitchen doorway.“You were eavesdropping!”

“Only way to find out what people don’t want you to know.So, hung like a horse?”

I giggled.“I don’t kiss and tell!”

“Not interested in the kissing, although that would be interesting too.Is he good with his mouth?”She wiggled her brows.

“I am not discussing this with you!”I tried to keep my face straight as I walked back to retrieve my coffee.“But I have no complaints.”

“So, hung like a horse and good with his mouth.Does he have a twin by any chance?I could use a good roll in the hay!”

“No, but he had a friend with him when I met him, plus those two guys hanging around outside.He mentioned a clubhouse, so there could be dozens of them.”

Janet sobered and shook her head.“Not interested.I’m betting they’re worse than your dad for being controlling.You know I like to love them and leave them with a grin on their face the next morning.”

I could see her point.Right now, Deuce seemed to like bossing me around, but given the circumstances it was coming off more as caring than controlling.And he certainly made a point of making sure I was satisfied in the sex department.

“So.The date.George was a bust, so how did you end up with a hot biker guy in your bed this morning?Oh right, it wasn’t your bed, it was the shower.Did he show up to fix the plumbing?”

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