Page 25 of Ghost

“Thanks, Roscoe, that would be great.”

“How far from here is your place?” Luna asked.

“First, it is our place. And it’s in t—” I was cut off before I could explain that we’d have to go into town to the apartment.

“The cabin here is ready for you. After Russ called, we got busy, and we finished moving the remainder of Roscoe’s shit to Sue’s house, then cleaned the cabin. A few of the men went to your apartment, Brax, and moved your things. All but your truck, it’s still parked there.Wedidn’t have time to clean your apartment either, which shouldn’t take any time. You are one clean and neat man.” Carly winked at Luna. “Trust me, it is a bonus, I’ve been in a few of their places. Slobs and when you walk in, the first question you ask yourself is when you had your last tetanus shot?”

“Carly, darlin’?” Crusher said and shook his head, then looked at me. “Sorry, brother. My fault for mentioning you and Lunamighttake the cabin over once Roscoe finished moving his stuff out.” Crusher looked down at Carly.

“What? We didn’t have anything else to do while you guys were gone. You can’t expect me to sit around looking pretty.”

“For God’s sakes, remember the whole you were shot and supposed to be taking it easy for your leg to heal?”

“I didn’t say I moved the fucking furniture. That’s what we used the guys for.”

“The men have jobs and were supposed to be protecting the club while we were gone.”

“It was after business hours, and they were protecting the club. It just happened to be whiletheymoved some furniture. Are you admitting that men can’t multitask?”

“What the fuck, Dad? You and the other dads were in charge while we were gone,” Crusher looked back at his dad, Stroker, and asked.

“Yep, we were.Clubstill here, isn’t it? As for controlling your woman? Yeah, therearen’tthat many hours in a day.” Stroker chuckled and walked up to Luna with the other dads.

Prez pinched the bridge of his nose and closed his eyes. As I looked around, the others were barely holding in their laughter, including me. When I looked down at Luna, her lips twitched as she watched the couple.

Some of the men chuckled as they passed by carrying the things to the clubhouse and Carly turned to glare at them.

“Welcome to the club, darlin’,” Stroker, Preacher, Romeo, Cruz, and Flyboy said. I chuckled when a blush formed on Luna’s face as they each took turns and bent and kissed her on the cheek. They might have caught my woman off guard, but I knew she’d recover quickly.

“Thank you. And just let me say damn. Older men have never doneitfor me, but you five could’ve changed that. If I didn’t have Brax orweren’tcarrying his spawn, I’d be tempted to say spank me, Daddy.”

The dads stared at Luna,andall talking stopped,andthe entire group went quiet. Flirt walked up beside Luna and reached around her back and slapped me on the shoulder. When I looked over at him, we both chuckled.

“Christ, Luna, I’ve never seen them speechless,” Flirt said, but looked at his dad and smiled.

“No shit,” came from Jag, Devil, Crusher, Coast, and Speed.

“We’re gonna love having you around, darlin’. You’re good for an old man’s ego,” Romeo said as the dads got over their initial shock.

“Hell, I wish I’d known you were looking for a... Daddy, ‘cause, sugar, you wouldn’t have had to ask me twice to spank that fine ass.”

I groaned and so did the others as Roscoe walked up and joined in.

“Yeah, ‘cause then we could be on a Jerry Springer episode. He’s her grandpa and daddy,” Luna shot back. It took a minute for everyone to figure it out, but then laughter broke out.

“Now that was just plain mean, darlin’, to insinuate that I would not only sleep with my imaginary daughter, but that I’d knock her up,” Roscoe answered.

“Oh, Roscoe, what would be mean is if I let you believe you could handle all this,” Luna said and waved her hand down her body. I didn’t know who she’d caught more off guard with the comeback, me or Roscoe.

“For fuck’s sake, why did you let her ride with Roscoe, Ghost? He has rubbed off on her,” Flirt said and the other laughed.

“Well, about time someone can put the man in his place. Glad to have you here, sweetheart. I’m Sue and the yahoo belongs to me.” Sue hugged Luna, then looked at Roscoe. “You tease the girls too much. If they took you up on half the shit that comes out of your mouth, the club would be holding a funeral,” Sue said, and Roscoe threw his arm over her shoulders.

“Oh, Sue, you know I like messing with them. But, I save all this,” Roscoe waved his hand to indicate his body like Luna had done, “just for you.”

Luna turned her face to my chest,andI felt her body shake against mine as she laughed. She was relaxed around the club,andI was glad to see it. They were my family,andI wanted her to accept them as hers, too.

“On that note, I’d say we finish up the meet and greet. I’m Carly, and I’m sure you know I’m the better half of Crusher. And I love your bike and glad there is another woman who rides. I’ve been trying to talk these two into learning,” Carly looked over at Sami and Bailey, then back to Luna, “but no luck.”

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