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I released him and settled back into my seat. “Well, you shouldn’t have done that. I’ve told you already, she’s off limits. And just to specify, that means all of you, too.”
“I wouldn’t dare lay hands on someone else’s old lady.”
“W–what? Old lady? I just said I can’t even date her, you moron.” I slammed down my beer, only remembering after why I wasn’t drinking it fast.
“Not yet. But we have eyes.” He put his beer down and stood, stretching before he grabbed his leathers.
“Who is we? What are you talking about?” Fucking Tango. That’s who we is.
He was getting ready to ride out but still replied, “All of us. And don’t forget what you asked me to do.” He cocked a brow. “You have never asked me to check on a woman. Only club shit.”
“She is club shit.” I rolled my eyes. “She’s working at the clubhouse. Office. Whatever the fuck it is.” Maybe the over-explaining was tipping him off.
Mac let out a loud, “Ha!” Eyes from around the Spoke looked over, including Adi and Rickie’s.
Looking up at him, my jaw ticked. I was the king of quick comebacks and funny one-liners, but I was at a loss. She had me flustered. “My hands are tied. Just drop it.”
“But are they?” He stepped closer to the table and leaned down. “Seriously, Pipes was trying to help and that’s cool of him, but other than that, I think it’d be more dishonorable to deny your feelings for each other than to keep a fucking promise to a bartender.”
My jaw hung open as Mac slipped his laptop into his crossbody and walked out.
Feelings for each other?
My eyes found her, and she was looking at me until she knew she was busted. Then she clamored to grab her tray and head off in another direction.
Did she have a thing for me?
Chapter 10
Adita
I managed to steer clear of Stone all week. But I was still questioning what he had said. The only problem was, I wasn’t supposed to have heard and maybe he wasn’t talking about me. But after what Bash said and all the little comments from the other guys, I could only assume he was. It would be unprofessional to confront him after eavesdropping.
Luckily, I had work back at the office and the guys from my crew were handling things at the jobsite. Not that it mattered. All I could think about was Stone.
“Miss Shivana.”
I nearly jumped from my skin. As I gathered my wits, I cleared my throat and smiled at my boss. “Mr. Lowell. Lovely to see you.”
“Why are you here, Miss Shivana?”
Trying to keep a poker-face as I thought hard and fast about why he was asking, I finally gave up. “I had some paperwork to catch up on, sir. The build is going nicely, and the crew should be done within the week.”
“Then why are you not there overseeing? I have it on good authority that Sons of Steely Ridge have their hands in a lot in this town. We need to show them we’ll take the best care of them.”
Oh, I’d take care of Stone, alright. Shit! Get it together for this conversation, Adi.
“I’ve been in constant contact with the COO and CFO, sir. I can assure you they are more than pleased with the build and the progress.”
Mr. Lowell’s lips thinned. “Paperwork is something you can manage later. During business hours, I expect you to be the representative of this company.” He walked off before I could offer any rebuttal.
I was a salaried employee so it wasn’t like I could demand overtime. And he wouldn't be happy to learn I moonlighted as a server at a biker bar.
“Can’t hack it with the big boys, I see.”
Rolling my eyes at Chad, I look up through my lashes with a scowl. “I’m doing just fine. In fact, we are ahead of schedule even with the crew missing a day because of the roads. Is someone worried about a little competition for that window office next to Mr. Lowell?”
Chad smirked then walked away. What a dick. I finished the work I really did need to get done, then noticed the time. I had to hustle if I was going to be on time to the Spoke.
