Making the Cut (Sons of Templar MC #1)(24)

“I’ll just chill with the boys.” He glanced to a small group of bikers from last night, most of whom I recognized, including the scary Bull, and Lucky.

“Gwen!” Lucky yelled. “Fuck I thought this thing would be boring as shit, but you got booze and your brownies and a 1st class amount of tail. This is f*cking aces.” He took a pull of his beer, looking pretty happy.

“I’m glad that you’re enjoying yourself.” I couldn’t help but smile back at him, his mood infectious.

“Yo, Gwen.” Bull grunted. My heart rate went up a bit, the big man looking far too scary for my liking. Cade somehow noticed my slight panic and squeezed my hand.

“Bull.” I nodded and did an awkward little wave at the other attractive men. “Boys.”

I got a few chin lifts back.

“Well, I better get back to mingling and whatnot.” I stuttered. Shit did I seriously just say the word ‘whatnot’ in front of some serious bad asses? Mortification commence. I started to turn away in embarrassment, but Cade still had hold of my hand. He jerked me back to him kissing me quickly but fiercely on my mouth.

“Later.” He whispered.

I could do nothing but nod, knowing that everyone was well and truly watching. I was feeling thoroughly humiliated. I walked away on unsteady feet, smiling tightly at people I passed. Luckily, Luke had moved away from the bar, to… I don’t know where, I was secretly hoping he didn’t see that little PDA.

I made it to the bar where unfortunately, Rosie, Lucy, Ashley and Amy were all standing, all wearing looks of astonishment and amusement, Amy smiling at me with flat out pride.

“Girl.” Lucy began when I reached them. “That was hot. I mean first Luke comes in looking like he wants to eat you up, then Cade arrives, looking like he is going to straight up murder the Deputy, and then basically drags you out, and I don’t have to guess as to what you two were up to, thanks to that intense lip lock just then.” The girls all laughed, I blushed.

“Amy, Cosmo. Now” I ordered.

“Alright, alright keep your panties on, oh wait, did Cade already take them off?” She teased.

I picked up a peanut off the bar and threw it at her. She gracefully dodged it, handing me a drink, “Now no need to throw party snacks Gwennie.”

I ignored her taking a long needed sip of my drink.

“Told you my brother would drag you off.” Rosie told me knowingly. “Shit half the male population would drag you off if they had the chance.” she giggled.

“Oh and by the way, since Amy was busy with the bar, and you were, well…otherwise engaged.” She snorted, “I just dealt with a few people wanting to buy stuff, don’t worry I know how to work a till.” She reassured me.

I welcomed the change of subject then had an idea.

“Rosie, you don’t happen to need any work at the moment?” I ventured cautiously, not knowing the protocol in asking Cades sister to work for me.

I needn’t have worried, she squealed clapping her hands. “YES!! I am just doing some hours coffee shop, but I am about to die of boredom.”

“I can’t guarantee a lot of hours yet, I’m not sure how busy we will be, but we definitely need a third person.” I replied.

“You are definitely going to busy.” Rosie declared. “We have needed something like this store since like forever and don’t worry I don’t need full time or anything, just whenever you need me, I work part time at the garage for the club, so there’s always something to do there.”

She worked for the club? That was news, maybe I could pick her brain.

“Well, since you are going to be working here, you are going to have to wear all the clothes, so go pick out some more stuff.” I ordered with a grin.

Rosie squealed again and jumped into my arms. “I seriously LOVE you Gwen, this is the f*cking shit!” She proceeded to pull away grabbing Lucy and Ashley. “You bitches need to help me choose.” They both shoot me warm smiles before disappearing with Rosie.

I turned towards Amy slightly leaning on the bar.

“Well looks like we have another employee.” I sipped my Cosmo. “I hope you don’t mind me just hiring her without asking you.”

“Mind?” She scoffed. “Fuck no, I’m over the moon, that girl is awesome! Stop trying to change the subject anyway.” She demanded, knowing me too well. “What was that with the two hotties, it was like they were fighting over their shiny new toy, that is a position I wouldn’t mind being in.” She said dreamily.

“Trust me, you wouldn’t want to be in that position, ever.” I told her.

“Whatever, so you have finally decided to give in to the sexy biker?” She asked.

“No not really, but fighting him was getting old, and I figure he’ll have sex with me and lose interest, win win. I mean the last thing I want is a repeat of Jimmy.” Amy glared at me, ready to interrupt but I didn’t let her. “So I have no danger of getting hurt when he taps and gaps since I definitely don’t want more than that, and you said so yourself, I need to get laid.” I finished draining my drink.

Amy considered me a beat. “Sweetie, I think that one wants you for much longer than one night. And you can’t be scared to venture into something new, even though I am the first to be cautious over any guy riding a Harley, but from what I’ve seen he is no where near the same as The Prick. By the way, Cade is seriously checking you out right now, maybe leaning on the bar wearing that dress isn’t the best idea.” She laughed.