Page 47 of Talon

“Better not,” I warn.

“I got other shit to do instead.”

“What about you, Talon?” Nina asks.

“I don’t know. I guess just hang out in my room.”

“We could watch a movie,” Jessica calls from where she’s sitting on the floor. Loki’s in her lap, soaking up her love in the form of belly rubs.

“Yeah. In your room. You could sit on your bed.” Reaper smirks, clearly enjoying my discomfort.

Despite her earlier comments, I definitely want her in my bed, but not to watch a movie.

“Have fun, guys,” Scar says.“I’m heading home. Call me if anything comes up.”

“I’ll text if I get any more hits on surveillance,” Matrix says, joining Scar.

“Later.” Nitro waves before leaving with the other guys who don’t live at the clubhouse anymore.

“I’ve got to get home and finish this new tea blend I’m working on.” Nina gets up and dumps what’s left in her mug into the sink.“Tomorrow night’s pizza night. I have a new one for you.”

“Yum.” Reaper rubs his belly before leaning down to kiss Nina on the cheek.“Can’t wait for tomorrow.”

“You’ll love it.”

“Give me a hint.”

“Thai.”

“Thai pizza? I’m in.” Reaper cracks a smile before walking down the hall, leaving Jessica and me alone with Nina.

“Have a good night. And don’t forget to use a condom,” Nina says in her “mom voice”before heading out to her bike.

“Oh, boy. She’s …”

“Something.” Jessica laughs.“Don’t worry. I won’t take advantage of you.”

“Bummer.” I grin.“So … movie night. Should we make popcorn?”

“Only if you want some. I’m stuffed.”

“You barely ate.”

“Nerves, I guess.”

“Well, if you get hungry, I’ll make you something later. Just let me know.”

“Okay. Can Loki come, too?”

“Sure. What does he like to watch?” I turn off the lights as we head to my bedroom.

“Mostly dog food commercials.” She flashes a stunning smile that makes my blood flow south.“But I prefer thrillers or romcoms.”

“Wait a minute.” I push my bedroom door open and let her and Loki pass before closing it behind us.“You like to watch either serial killers or women who fall in love after tripping over their own feet and landing in their best friend’s arms? The guy also happens to be their coworker, too. Usually.”

“Sounds like you’ve seen a few.”

“A couple. When one of the guy’s old ladies gets to pick the movie. Anyway, that’s quite the contrast.”

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