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Our conversation switches over to the fights and what kind of foods we’re going to make to take up to Minx’s house. Which is good, because the guys are starting to trickle in for lunch. I excuse myself to the restroom.
I’m about to turn down the hall when I’m stopped by a girl dressed skimpily. I’ve seen her around talking with some of the guys, but I’ve never seen any of the Ol’ Ladies talking to her. I think she’s what they call a cut bunny.
“I saw you with Bull last night,” the girl says to me. I can’t even call her a woman, because she looks so damn young. Even younger than Minx and the girls. “I just wanted to let you know, it’ll never work out between the two of you. You’ll never cut it in this life. He needs a woman like me.”
“Let’s getonething clear, honey. You don’t know a damn thing about me. If you thinkyoucould satisfy a man like Bull, you’re out of your mind. Now, excuse me.” I make a point to shoulder-check her as I walk by. I’m not about to let somegirltry to intimidate me. I turn down the hall and nearly run into Bull. “Oh! I’m sorry.”
His arms are folded across his chest and he has a mischievous grin, stretching from ear to ear. “No need to apologize, Goddess.”
“What part of that did you hear?” I hook my thumb over my shoulder, gesturing to what just happened.
“I heard enough,” Bull says.
My cheeks heat up. He unfolds his arms and brings a hand to the side of my face.
“I’m proud of you for standin’ your ground with that cut bunny,” he tells me. “It’s not uncommon for some of them to try to cause issues with any of the Ol’ Ladies.”
My heart skips a beat at his words. Does he already consider me his Ol’ Lady?
“Don’t freak out, darlin’. I’m claimin’ you as mine, but you ain’t gotta be my Ol’ Lady yet,” he assures me. “Eventually, yes, but we’ll talk about it later.”
I nod my head. Am I that easy to read? It’s like he’s inside my head. He kisses me on the lips.
“I need to run out to the shop for a bit, but I’ll be back in about an hour,” he tells me.
“Okay, I plan on helping Sienna and Marley get food together for tonight,” I say.
“That’s great. I love that you’re gettin’ along with them so well. I’ll see you after a bit.” With another quick kiss, he walks away. I lean my back up against the wall and catch my breath. I hadn’t expected him to hear me talking to that girl. I smile to myself. But I’m glad he did.
Chapter Eighteen
Bull
After a couple hours at Savage Repairs, I come back to the clubhouse to get ready for tonight. I glance around the main room for Athena, but the only people in here are brothers. I check the kitchen next, remembering she said something about helpin’ Sienna and Marley with food. Not a single person in there, but by the mess left behind, I can tell they were here. At this point, I’m guessin’ they went up to the house, but I check her room just in case. Locked. I pull out my phone to send her a text as I head to my room.
To Goddess:Came back to the clubhouse to find you gone. Guess I’ll have to shower alone.
To Goddess:*sad face emoji* *tombstone emoji*
I head straight for the bathroom to turn the water on, letting it heat up. As I’m stripping out of my dirty clothes, my phone dings from the bed. I keep my boxer briefs on and grab my phone.
From Goddess:Don’t be so dramatic. You’ll live. *tongue out emoji*
To Goddess:Oh, Goddess, you wound me!
To Goddess:I guess I’ll just have to use my imagination. *wink emoji*
This woman has me actin’ and feelin’ like a damn kid again. Who would have thought?
From Goddess:Such an insatiable man!
To Goddess:Just when it comes to you, Goddess.
To Goddess:I’ll see you in a bit.
I plug my phone in to charge then head back into the bathroom. Stepping out of my boxer briefs, I climb into the shower. With my back to the shower head, I let the water cascade down my back and loosen up my muscles. The stress I’ve been dealin’ with is startin’ to catch up to me and fast.
I think back to what I said to Athena about usin’ my imagination and realize my hand and thoughts will never suffice again. That woman is one of a kind and no one will ever come close. I hurry through my shower routine, not wanting to waste any more time. I shut the water off and grab my towel, drying myself off in record time. I wrap the towel around my waist before stepping out of the shower and into my room.
