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He shook his head. “She isn’t flirting. I didn’t say it was her. And he isn’t either. Not really. But the boy is sunk. He can’t take his eyes off her. From what I can see, she has no fucking clue.”
My jaw was clenched so tightly that my molars ached. “Who?” I demanded.
Tex held up his hands. “Easy, Prez. I didn’t come in here, meaning to stir up shit. No one has done a damn thing wrong. Liberty helps cook; she’s making these fried pies and some chocolate pie that has fucking caramel in it regularly. She’s got the back of the place looking like the damn botanical gardens, and everyone loves her.”
“WHO?” I shouted, hating every word that was coming out of his mouth.
He took in a deep breath and muttered a curse. “If you care this much, why did you drop her off at the club?”
So I wouldn’t fuck her every chance I got.
“Who?” I repeated.
He looked like he’d rather go eat a bucket of nails. “Country,” he muttered. “But he’s young. She’s gorgeous and about his age. He knows she is carrying your baby, but you don’t seem to give a shit about her. The guys talk about it. They can’t understand why you’d drop her off like that.”
I’d known that was who he was going to say. I stood up, taking my glass and drinking down the rest of it, then slammed it on the table.
“Come on, Prez. He’s not done shit,” Tex said. “And unless you gave your blessing, he won’t.”
I wasn’t giving my fucking blessing. I couldn’t even leave her at the goddamn Sanctuary with my people and know she was safe. My own men were lusting over her. Fuck!
“Where are you going?” Tex called out as I stalked toward the back door. “Don’t kill him for doing nothing!”
I wasn’t killing anyone. I was going to get what belonged to me. Guessed the only place I could be sure she was safe was my house. The idea of her being there didn’t seem to bother me so much anymore. She wouldn’t be around horny men. I’d stay here at the club. No temptation. We’d be fine.
Drifter was coming inside as I reached the door.
“Whoa,” he said, stepping out of my way. “Who pissed you off?”
That was a list I didn’t have time to give him.
I shook my head and stormed out the door. “I’ll be back tonight late.”
“All right,” he drawled.
Unlocking my car, I climbed inside. I was doing this to save Country’s ass. She’d only been there two weeks, and if he was this far gone already, then he’d do something stupid within a month. I knew her appeal. I just hadn’t realized she’d still have that pull on a man once she was pregnant. I’d underestimated her.
23
Liberty
Nina, Goldie, and Dolly had insisted that I join them at the pool today. They had explained that when Dolly was here during the summer, they liked to fit in at least one margarita day.
I was glad I’d decided to do this with them. The cool water felt amazing in this summer heat.
The only bathing suit I owned was a bright blue bikini that no longer held my boobs. Nina had given me one of hers, and although it might as well be a thong, it did cover my boobs better. Goldie had made the point that these men saw strippers and owned a porn production company. The bikini I had on was way more fabric than they were used to.
The small bump now showing up on my stomach excited me, and I doubted any of the men wanted to look at a pregnant woman in a bikini. Not when Dolly was lying out, looking all curvy and gorgeous. Although, after watching Micah with her, I doubted anyone was brave enough to look her way. He had already come out here twice to reapply sunblock on her and whisper things in her ear that made her blush. I was sure it was my crazy hormones, but I’d never been so envious in my life.
I hadn’t heard a peep from Liam since he’d dropped me off after the doctor’s appointment a week ago. Not that I was surprised, but I’d thought that maybe something might have changed when he held my hand. Nothing, in fact, had changed at all. Getting my hopes up for anything with that man was just gonna lead to heartbreak.
When he had left me here, I’d never felt so unwanted and alone. But that wasn’t the case anymore. It was like a big family here. Granted, it was an odd one, where it was possible you might walk into the main den and catch a naked woman bouncing on a man’s lap while another guy stood, watching and getting himself off. Yep, I had actually seen that happen.
Lying back on the lounge chair, I soaked in the warmth as my body dried from my latest dip to cool off.
“I’m going in to make more margaritas,” Goldie said. “Do you want me to make you another virgin, Liberty?” she asked.
I shook my head. “I’m good with my water, but thank you,” I said, shading my eyes to look at her.
