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“I don’t think so. Maybe she got involved with the wrong crowd. Just find out what you can.”
“Will do.”
***
By midnight, Liss and I returned to my place. Neither of us mentioned the altercation behind the clubhouse with that unwelcome visitor. I hadn’t heard anything from Credence yet, but that wasn’t unusual. It took time to unearth information when people like Liss wanted to bury it six feet under and never look back.
“You made bank on those tips today,” I said as she dismounted and unbuckled her helmet.
“Surprised the hell out of me, to be honest,” Liss replied. “I was expecting an extra twenty bucks, tops.”
“Now that your pockets are flush with cash, I suppose you’ll be heading out tonight when my back is turned.”
Her expression faltered and she glanced away, setting the helmet on her seat.
“That was always the plan.”
“You can change it if you want,” I countered.
Liss shot me a look as if to say, you know it’s not that simple.
“Believe me, it’s better this way.”
She paused and stepped closer, sliding her hand up my chest. My heart thundered against my ribs and every inch of my skin went hot. God help me, I liked it.
“Although,” she continued. “I wouldn’t mind sticking around to blow off some steam if you make it worth my while.”
Tempting. Very, very tempting, and entirely against my better judgment.
When Liss arched into me, my hands automatically found her hips, clutching her tight. She smelled like the clubhouse—booze and cigar smoke—with the faintest hint of my soap. It wasn’t helping my rapidly growing hard-on.
Liss trailed her hand over my shoulder and cradled the back of my neck, threading her fingers through my hair.
“You’ve been a knight in shining armor,” she said. “Let me show my appreciation by riding you until you see stars.”
Her words hit me like a splash of cold water. Grasping her hips firmly, I pushed her back, putting her at arm’s length. I wanted her so fucking bad but that wasn’t the point.
“No.”
Liss blinked, partly disappointed, partly incredulous.
“No? What guy in his right mind would turn down an offer like that?”
I climbed off my bike and started for the house.
“I don’t want you anywhere near my bed if you’re harboring even a sliver of obligation toward me.”
Liss sputtered, still standing at the curb as she spread her hands in confusion.
“It’s a compliment, asshole.”
“It’s coercion, sweetheart,” I shot back, unlocking the door. “And I don’t mess with that shit.”
I paused on the threshold and glanced over my shoulder at Liss.
“Are you coming in?”
She crossed her arms and cocked her hip, sulking.
