Page 26 of Tico

“Gracias(Thank you),hermano(brother).”

I hang up just as Ember comes out of the locker room.

“Let’s roll out. Taco will make sure Pyper gets to the clubhouse safely.”

A little tension bleeds out of Ember at my words and I wrap my arm around her shoulders, pulling her into me. We walk outside and Reese takes her bag from her. She puts on her leather jacket as I scan the streets, but nothing looks amiss. Next, she puts on the sunglasses and the helmet as I get on my bike. I hold out a hand to help her on. Once she’s settled in behind me, I start up my bike and head to the clubhouse, Reese andmis hermanos(my brothers) close behind us.

It isn’t long before we reach the clubhouse and I wish this cloud wasn’t hanging over us because I fucking love having Ember on the back of my bike. I’m looking forward to when we can take a longer ride for some much needed wind therapy.

Ricky, our Prospect, is manning the gate and when he sees us, he opens the gate for us. His eyes widen when he sees Ember on the back of my bike but then he grins and gives me a chin lift.

I back into my parking space in front of the clubhouse and shut off my bike. I help Ember off and she takes off her jacket, giving it to Reese when he gestures for it. Judging by the look on his face, he already knows that she’ll want her tattoo visible. For those of us in the circuit, the tattoo can speak for itself for who she is. Once everyone is parked and ready, I sling my arm over Ember’s shoulder as we walk up the steps. She smirks up at me, knowing I’m doing this as a claiming gesture and wraps an arm around my waist, claiming me right back. Daemon grins as he gets in front of us and reaches the door first. He turns towards Ember, wiggling his eyebrows like a dork but it works because Ember chuckles slightly and her body relaxes a little.

“Showtime, Sis,” Daemon says which has Ember chuckling a bit louder as he opens the door for us. I shake my head at his antics, but he also knew what to do to put Ember at ease, which I’m grateful for.

When we step inside, my gaze scans the room, and nod in satisfaction that the rest ofmis hermanos(my brothers) are waiting in the main room for us. Ember stiffens slightly against me and I know she spotted the bunnies.

Not acknowledging the bunnies, I look down at Ember. “Come on, Vicious, let me introduce you tomis hermanos(my brothers) while we wait for Pyper and Taco. Then we’ll have Church.”

For the next few minutes, I introduce her to everyone and notice a few ofmis hermanos(my brothers) eyeing the vipertattoo on her arm. I know they want to ask about it, but I also know they’ll hold their questions until Church. Speaking of…

“Hey, Vicious. You said you wanted to change your moniker for tonight and going forward. What’d you want it to be?” I ask her quietly. I know we’re going to have to spill the beans soon on her identity because of the fight, but I’d rather wait to tellmis hermanos(my brothers) in Church.

She grins up at me. “Fox.”

Fox.

I like it.

And a fox is a natural predator of the viper.

Even better.

I grin and lean down, kissing her. We pull apart to cat calls and Ember shakes her head as she leans against me.

Looking up, I spot Sunny glaring daggers at Ember and I narrow my own eyes at her. Ember turns in my arms and I look down at her when she reaches up, wrapping her arms around my neck. She smirks and pulls me down for another kiss.

I pull her closer to me and when she gasps at feeling me hard for her, I deepen the kiss. She moans and fuck, I can’t wait until she gives me the green light cause I’m dying to sink into her. Pulling back, I nip her lip and she whimpers and then she surprises me when she nips me back.

“Vicious little minx,” I mutter as I squeeze her hip.

She smiles back up at me, her eyes sparkling with mischief.

The doors open and I turn, seeing Taco and Jesse escorting Pyper in. Even from here, I can see the slight tremble in Pyper’s form. Daemon’s at her side instantly, pulling her into his arms. Ember shifts to go to her, but I hold her tight for a moment.

“Un momento(one moment),por favor(please). I was waiting to do this when Pyper was here, then you can go to her,” I whisper to her and she nods minutely.

I whistle loudly to get everyone’s attention. Draco turns off the music and every head swivels our way.

“As you’ve already guessed, I’ve claimed Ember asmi mujer, my woman, and you will show her the respect she deserves,” I say, though that last part is mainly for the bunnies, and I pin each of them with my glare. “Both her and her sister, Pyper, are under my protection. You fuck with them; you fuck with me.”

Daemon steps up beside us with his arm still wrapped around Pyper’s shoulders. “Actually, if you fuck with them, you fuck with both the Prez and me because Ember and Pyper are my sisters.”

Shocked looks come frommis hermanos(my brothers), but a moment later, it’s gone and they all cheer, welcoming the women into the fold.

And just like that, our Royal Bastard family officially just got bigger.

I spot Liam nearby and motion him over. “Show them up to my room and then show them the other empty rooms so Pyper can pick hers. They’ll be staying with us for a while.” I pause, turning to look down at Ember, then Pyper, and then back to Ember. “Put your stuff in my room, Vicious. Gotta head into Church. I’ll show you around after I’m done.”