Total pages in book: 87
Estimated words: 79382 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 397(@200wpm)___ 318(@250wpm)___ 265(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 79382 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 397(@200wpm)___ 318(@250wpm)___ 265(@300wpm)
But my closet filled up with all her tees and tanks and utility pants and boots. My dresser drawers had her bras and panties and socks, including the ones I bought her that she wore first every time they made it out of the dryer.
To the new puppies, well, it all came off like we had a lovers spat and made up.
It wasn't exactly wrong.
But there was no more faking it, no more covert operation to profile the guys. They learned about my skills and Mina's skills and all seemed to take it with a grain of salt, understanding that we couldn't afford to allow anyone into the organization who hadn't been properly vetted.
All in all, they were a pretty laid back group.
"So, you travel a lot," Cyrus concluded as we all sat around the common room relaxing.
Relaxing.
It was something I almost forgot was possible.
But, the fact of the matter was, after Janie went all rogue and then the guys headed to Long Island, they did a good job of ending the Abruzzo empire. They missed a few lower-level guys who would likely try to rise from the ashes, but they were low level and a long way off from being any kind of threat. Besides, we were all pretty confident that they got the message to stay the fuck out of Navesink Bank.
"Yeah, for the most part. There aren't a hell of a lot of jobs around here that need my set of skills," Mina agreed from where she was perched half on my lap, my arm around her lower back.
"What about Renny?" he pressed.
"Don't fucking own her, man," I said, shrugging. "She's got a job that takes her away, I'm here when she gets back."
Lo came walking in just about then, face warm and soft.
"How's the kid?" Cash asked, patting his leg and she moved over to him without hesitation.
"Fat. Squishy. Green-eyed. Loud," she added, leaning back into Cash's shoulder.
Summer had gone into labor four nights before, doing so without any fanfare, without actually waking anyone up at the compound aside from Maze who she asked to keep an eye on Ferryn and Fallon because it was her 'third kid and she didn't need everyone worrying about her'. By the time everyone got up in the morning, she and Reign already welcomed a second son, Finn, into the world.
With the threat neutralized, they had every intention of welcoming their new addition back to their house, not the compound. In fact, Cash and Lo were supposed to drive Ferryn and Fallon there the next morning and help them settle in.
Right then, there was an unexpected, loud, four pounds to the front door, making everyone stiffen. Lo and Mina hopped to their feet so we could too, Cash getting up and making his way toward the door, hand going toward the waistband of his jeans where he kept his gun, even though the only way someone could get past the guards was if they were approved.
We still weren't expecting anyone.
Cash went up and looked out the window, freezing for a second before ripping the door open.
And there was Wolf.
Really, it was a miracle that Janie had managed to keep him in the hospital as long as she had. Especially when all the tests came to the same conclusion- he was healthy. Aside from major fat and muscle loss and the weakness accompanying it, he was in tip top shape.
Everyone had gotten the chance to visit him in the hospital, save for the new guys who were still kept primarily at the compound, Edison included.
After about four nights cuffed in the glass room followed by days where he was nothing but comfortable and, at times, helpful around the clubhouse, Reign ordered his cuffs off and said he could crash with the other probates if he was so inclined.
Apparently, he was.
"I figured I would bring him here," Janie announced, shaking her head at him. "At least I have you guys to back me up and keep him from doing too much too soon. He's too fucking stubborn for anyone's good."
"Love you too, woman," he growled at her, giving her a small smile as he made his way across the room, looking like each step hurt just a little more than it should have. "Lo, Maze," he said, giving them each a nod as he sat down. "Penny," he added when he spotted her in the doorway to the kitchen where she and Laz were getting some food ready for everyone.
His eyes moved over to Mina, his brows drawing together.
"Mina," she offered, giving him a smile and offering him her hand which he took and completely swallowed up with his huge mitt. "I'm..."
"Mine," I offered, making Wolf's gaze snap to me, dark brow raising.
"That was quick."
"Yeah, well, what can I say? I'm fucking irresistible, man."