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I walk toward Jimmy, but when I glance back at Cain and Ana, she is staring at me. Her face softens a bit and then she nods at Cain.
“Just to let you know I’m not an asshole. My sister tends to bring it out in me,” Jimmy says with a laugh.
“Ana is your sister?”
“Unfortunately.” He shakes his head.
I see Evan, the other guy who has been outside work, sitting in a black SUV. He’s behind the wheel and I feel weird sitting up front, so I move toward the back door.
“No.” I hear Ana’s voice and turn around. “If I have to have a babysitter, I’m at least driving myself.”
Evan looks over at Jimmy and he shrugs.
“Get in the front, Emma.” Ana walks around the car and gets behind the wheel. Once I’m in she looks back at Evan. “You repeat anything we talk about and I’ll make it so you can never reproduce.”
His eyes widen and he sits back against the seat.
“You ready, girl?”
I nod. “Yea, I’m also staying on your good side.”
We both laugh as she pulls out of the lot. We head into town and she gives me the background on some of the members. Shaina has two brothers, one of which is Logan. Allison also has a brother in the club. They’ve all grown up together their whole lives.
We pull up to the drive-through for the local coffee shop. "What do you want?" Ana asks.
“Um, I don’t really know. I’m usually a plain Jane coffee person. I like it sweeter, though.”
“Got it.” Ana pulls up to the speaker and sounds like she’s reading a book as opposed to ordering a drink. She pulls around and I reach into my purse to grab some cash. “Put it away. This little trip is on Cain.” She winks at me and then pays the barista.
Cain gave her money? For me? I don’t know how comfortable I am with that. I pull out my phone to text him.
Me: did you give Ana money for me?
Cain: yea, enjoy yourself today babe. I have something to deal with though. I gotta go.
Me: okay, but we need to talk about this.
He doesn’t answer me. I wonder what’s going on.
When Ana heads more into town, I look over at her. “Where else are we going?”
“Figured we could head to one of my favorite stores and get an outfit for your coming out tonight.” Ana laughs and looks over at me. “They have really good stuff there.”
“Um, okay, what kind of clothes should I be wearing tonight?” All I can think of is maybe leather, but I don’t really think I’m into that.
“Something sexy. Tonight is the night he is claiming you in front of the club. You want to look sexy so all the boys want you and intimidating enough that the girls know they can’t try to mess with Cain. It’s a fine confusing line.”
“Okay.” I have a feeling I am going to be a hot mess tonight.
We pull up to a store called Chaos. It has huge windows in the front with mannequins that have everything from long gowns to bathing suits. The building itself is really clean with a stucco front and large white double doors. I follow Ana in and the salesperson smiles when she sees her. “Hey, Devon, this is my friend Emma.”
The woman smiles at me as she walks toward us. “So what are you girls shopping for today? A special occasion or just normal wardrobe?”
“Emma here has a party in her honor at the club tonight.” Ana elbows me as she smiles.
“Got it, so we need sexy and confident.” Devon starts to walk and we follow her.
By the time the two of them are done with me I am wearing a tight pair of black jeans with a few rips down the legs. A pair of mid-calf leather boots that lace up the side like a corset and have a three-inch heel. The shirt is red and leaves my shoulders completely bare as the sleeves wrap around my upper arms. It has a small triangle cut-out that has a criss-cross pattern to show off my cleavage.
