Total pages in book: 40
Estimated words: 37953 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 190(@200wpm)___ 152(@250wpm)___ 127(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 37953 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 190(@200wpm)___ 152(@250wpm)___ 127(@300wpm)
“Shit. Yeah. So why did the asshole hang up? When I’m busy, I get distracted, and he knows that.” I shake my head and pull out my cell phone. Calling my best friend back so he can stop being a whiny little bitch and I can stop feeling guilty about avoiding him because I want to smash his little sister. “Hey, Drake, how’s it going?”
“It’s great. I’m loving this place and I’m trying to convince your ass to come and join me.”
“Not going to happen. You know I love it here and wouldn’t leave no matter what.”
“Fine. Well, that’s not the only reason I’m calling. Are you standing close to Everly?” he asks in a conspiratorial whisper.
“Yeah, why?” I answered, taking a peek in her direction before moving my gaze toward the window.
“Well, I wanted to talk to you about her.”
“Okay, give me a minute.” I walk off to my bedroom and close the door. “What’s up?”
“Nothing too bad, but I’m not liking the friends she has. They’re trying to get her in trouble and my mom told me she’s into some guy so bad that she’ll end up knocked up soon. She didn’t say who, only that she’s crushing hard.”
“I haven’t seen her with anyone,” I growl.
“That’s good, but then again, you have rules so if she’s seeing someone it’s when they’re not at your place.” Fuck, he had a point. Was my brother not doing his damn job? I know he was only following her to and from school, but there were moments when she was out with friends. I needed someone to keep tabs on her then. Employing some of the prospects for that job was a must.
“You don’t know who this asshole is?” I asked. There was a severe pain in my chest at the notion that she was seeing some guy. She deserved someone special and the fact that no one was good enough for her didn’t help. Frankly, I was the only one for her.
“No, but it’s probably someone she’s seeing from school. I’m just worried about her getting knocked up. She’s old enough to date even if I don’t like it.”
“You’ve changed your mind quickly about her dating.”
“Well, she’s twenty, Julian. I just don’t like the idea of bastards acting like me or her acting like my mom and falling head over heels for fucking dumb punks who aren’t worth her time or getting her pregnant. What happens if she doesn’t finish her certification first or gets a decent gig? My mom fell into that trap and struggled. I don’t want to see Everly make the same mistake.”
He had a point. She would struggle, but not if she was mine because not only would she finish, but I would help her anyway I could. I had a trust fund that could cover our needs for the rest of our lives, not to mention my earnings as a doctor. I’m sure she’d earn a lot as a stylist. She’s shown me her work, and it’s good. I’ve even allowed her to give me a haircut. From now on, no one else will be allowed to cut my hair.
Besides, he has a lot of room to talk. He’s out there banging anything that walks. He’s lucky that he hasn’t knocked anyone else up. His residency is up, but he’s got student loans and a long time before he’s making a killing.
“I understand. What do you want me to do? I’m about to head out?”
“See if you can find out who this fuck is.” That is something I sure as hell will do for my own sake.
“I’ll see, but you’re probably closer to finding out.”
“You’re probably right,” he chuckles. “Have a good one and maybe I can get you to change your mind and choose a position up here. Although I hope it’s after my sister gets hired down there.”
“Still not happening, but nice try.”
“Fine. Take care and try talking to her about being safe at least. I’m not interested in having the safe sex talk with her.” I sure the fuck ain’t interested in that talk. The only safe sex talk I’m having with her is to keep a motherfucker safe from me. They better keep their dicks far away from her before I kill them. The thought of any man sniffing around her sets my teeth on edge.
I’m the only bastard who can be sniffing around her.
I’m glad we didn’t have that damn discussion before I left because I wouldn’t have been able to leave before I found out who the asshole who caught her interest. Angry and full of jealousy, I ride my motorcycle fast, too fucking fast through traffic and make it to Steeleville in short order.
She’s young and men would be stupid not to be hitting on her like crazy.
When I get to the clubhouse everyone is there, greeting me, but they’re looking around suspiciously. My father meets me with a strong one arm hug. “Hey, Pops, it’s good to see you. How are you?”