Teaching Aleck (The Last Hangman MC #2)(14)

“Alright, Sweet Cheeks. You two be careful and don’t get into any crazy business. Don’t go outside or anything, I’ll have Bennett stick around to keep you safe just in case…”

Ayden rolls her eyes. “We’re fine Ant. We don’t need a babysitter anymore.”

“Give me this Sweet Cheeks. I need to know you are safe.” He whispers against her lips. Major swoon!

“Alright, Bennett can stick around.” She kisses him and I can’t help but feel like I’m intruding. I head to the kitchen and make us hot cocoa with whipped cream and sprinkle some small marshmallows while she sees Ant out.

“You didn’t have to hide in the kitchen you know,” she says scaring the living hell out of me, causing some marshmallows to fly around us.

“Don’t scare me like that!” She bursts out laughing.

“Now I know why my parents found it so funny the other day.” She grins innocently and throws one of the fallen marshmallows at me.

“Witch!” I glare at her and end up laughing with her.

“You know it!” She grins. I follow her back to the living room, carrying our mugs. “And to answer your question, I didn’t want to intrude on you and Ant making out.” I make a disgusted face at her, obviously messing.

“You’re not intruding. I just can’t help not being in contact with him when he’s around. We’re finally back together after so long. I never thought this day would come.” She sighs happily and sips on her hot cocoa. “Heaven.”

“Still feels weird.” I shrug and take a sip. “How do you deal with him not telling you anything about club business?”

“I don’t know. I grew up into this world so it’s not that weird to me, drives me nuts sometimes because I have no idea what kind of trouble they are getting themselves into. Sometimes it’s hard, but it’s partly to keep me safe. It’s better and safer the less I know.”

“Still, it must be weird not knowing where he is going, if he’s risking his life or could get into trouble or hurt.” I frown.

“It is stressful, I’m not going to lie. I’ve spent so many sleepless nights knowing he was out doing some club business, but I trusted my dad to keep him safe and now I trust him to keep the others safe. It’s more out of habit than anything else. I know it might seem weird, but you’ll get used to it.” She winks at me.

“I doubt it.” I sigh.

“Why? How are things with Aleck?” She grins at me over the cup.

“Non-existent?” I shrug and grab the remote, putting on a TV show for some background noise.

“Oh come on. You never explained what happened. Maybe I can help out.”

“There’s not much to say really. He’s made it clear he doesn’t want any kind of relationship, just some fun. I don’t want just some fun so yeah, things are non-existent.” I sigh and grab one of the donuts from the box I brought over and take a huge bite out of it.

“You do know that stuffing your face isn’t going to stop me from asking you a shit load of questions right?” She grins innocently and grabs one too.

I nod and swallow. “I know, but it’s worth a try and these are just too good! Who can resist a red velvet donut? No one!” I take another bite to prove my point.

“Silly.” She chuckles. “I know he’s hurt your feelings, but there’s more to him than he’s willing to show. I don’t know what he went through, but it’s not good. He’s super secretive and so is Ant about Aleck’s past, which has been driving me crazy for years!” I can’t help but laugh.

“I know, it’s driving me crazy too. I mean we’ve known him for a long time now and yet, we don’t know anything about his past. What’s with all of them being so secretive?”

“No clue, but they need to speak up!” She grins and takes a bite out of her donut.

“Totally. I just wish he could tell me why he doesn’t do relationships or hell, tell me he doesn’t like me that way! That’d be easier to deal with than knowing he wants me, but doesn’t want to give into his feelings. Men…” I sigh.

“I know. We’ll get him to talk, I promise. Anyway, what happened at the party?” She grins innocently.

“Oh come on! You never give up, do you?” I frown and take another bite.

“Never. Besides I remember someone doing the exact same when I was trying to avoid Ant, sooooo…Speak up young lady!”

“Alright, alright!” I sigh. “I saw him go inside at your father’s party and silly me followed him. I wanted to seduce him and give us a try, but I let my body take control over my heart and I got myself into an unwanted mess. I’ve wanted to be with him for so long that I didn’t think twice. We talked a little, kissed – and f*ck me the man can kiss – and he backed me into his room, laid me on the bed and we started making out. Everything was perfect and I wanted him so f*cking badly, but I didn’t want it to happen in a house full of people, I wanted it to be just him and me. I told him so and he freaked out, told me he didn’t want a relationship, that he was no good for me and that I deserved better. Who the hell does he think he is telling me who I deserve or don’t deserve to date? Seriously!”

“Woah, first, he’s a dickhead for all of it. The man likes you, everybody can see it, but he’s so f*cking stubborn, it’s annoying. Second, way to go for standing up for yourself Sweets, I knew you had some badass in you.” She pauses grinning at me when I glare at her. “Third, we need to start operation making Aleck realize he’s into you and should give into his feelings.” She grins devilishly rubbing her hands together.