Teaching Aleck (The Last Hangman MC #2)(39)

“Hopefully it won’t last too long.” I sigh.

“What’s going on anyway?” Bennett asks.

“Just a precaution. Nothing happened,” Ant replies before I can say anything. Am I not supposed to mention the note to anyone else?

“Alright, Brother. I’ll keep an eye on her. Just let me know when you wanna head home and I’ll follow you.” He smiles and disappears as fast as he appeared.

“Am I not supposed to mention the note?”

“If you could keep it to yourself, that’d be better. At least at the moment.”

“Alright.” I sigh softly.

“Hey, don’t worry, whoever is playing this little mind game isn’t going to bother you again, we’ll catch him and deal with him. Okay?”

“Okay, but what if it’s one of the guys who made me lose control of my car?” I look up at him, less confident than I was a minute ago.

“Don’t worry about them, they won’t bother you again.”

“What did you do?” I nibble my lip.

“Nothing you want to know,” he says coldly and I nod. “Just know that they won’t bother you again, so it’s not them. We just have to find out who is behind this.” He holds up the paper.

“Alright. Please be careful while doing this. I know you’re all badass bikers and shit, but I couldn’t forgive myself if anything happened to your men because of me,” I say softly.

“We’re always careful. Don’t worry.” He hugs me and I hug him back.

“Yeah, that explains Aleck’s bruised face and busted lip. A real looker.” I frown.

“He’s going to be okay. Don’t worry.”

I look at him like he’s lost his mind. “Wouldn’t you worry if something happened to Ayden?” I raise my eyebrow when he doesn’t answer. “That’s what I thought. I really like him, Ant. I now know there’s more to his past than what he’s told me already and to be honest? I couldn’t care less about what went down. All I care about is the future now.”

“That’s really good to hear sweetheart. Let me ask you one thing.”

“Sure.”

“What about your boyfriend, Brian?”

I sigh and look down. Well, that went south fast. “I don’t know how to tell him it’s over. I’ve never had to end things with anyone so I have no clue how to go about it.”

“Just tell him, over the phone or in person, doesn’t matter. You’re not happy with him. I could tell just by the way your face changed when I mentioned him. You’re strong, just tell him you don’t feel for him what you used to. Do it easy so he doesn’t turn all psycho on you. And if anything, I’ll kick his ass.” He grins as he says the last bit.

“You’re all crazy and think everything has to end with you getting into a fight.” I shake my head.

“Oh, but you’ve got it all wrong, Sweetheart. We don’t get into fights. We hit, but don’t get hit back. At least, not when we’re the ones starting it.” He smirks and I’m not sure if I should be scared or not.

“That’s good to know.” I giggle nervously.

“Don’t worry, never have and never will hit a woman.”

“Now I know that’s not true. You keep spanking Ayden every chance you have.” I grin innocently.

“Not the same, but I get your point.” He chuckles. “I can’t help it she’s got…”

“TMI!” I shudder. “She’s like a sister to me, so shut up about anything that should be your knowledge only.”

“Alright.” He chuckles.

“Can I see my little Betty now?”

“Of course.” He smiles and walks me out to another section of the garage where the repaired cars are.

“There she is! I missed you my little Betty.” I smile and run my fingers along the hood of the car.

“We might have installed a couple extra things.” Ant smiles.

“Uh, oh. Let me guess. Tracker?”

“Guilty.” He chuckles. “Might as well make sure you’re safe. Everything is brand new. Was a nightmare to find the mint green paint though.”

“Thank you.” I beam at him and hug him.

“You’re welcome, Char.” He hugs me back. “Bennett transferred your stuff from the other car into this one, so you’re good to go.”

“Trying to get rid of me?” I raise my eyebrow at him.

“No. I’m guessing you have a lot to do and haven’t had lunch yet considering the growl I just heard come from your stomach.” He chuckles.

“Busted.” I grin innocently. “Thank you so much for everything again. It means a lot to me.”

“Don’t worry about it. It’s always a pleasure to help you.” He smiles.

“Only because I’m babysitting for you for free.” I glare at him playfully.

“Ah, so true.” He chuckles and opens Betty’s door for me, closing it once I am seated inside. “Drive safely.”

“I will.” I smile and start the engine. I wave at him and the other guys who are in the garage and drive out carefully.

As I drive home, I think about how blessed I am to have such amazing friends. I don’t know what I would do without them. Life would be very boring, that’s for sure.