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“Only if they partner up with dickwads like the Souls who disrespect our club and territory.”

“Our,” he repeated in a murmur.

Vi shrugged. “Of course. I acknowledge that us women are a part of the DAMC. It’s a fact.”

“I don’t think some of your sisterhood believes the same.”

“They do,” she admitted. “They just don’t want to give the guys that satisfaction. Stubborn is as stubborn does.”

“The whole reason you ladies started your own MC. To annoy the shit out of them.”

Vi’s lips tipped upward. “Of course. It might have started out as a joke but once we began our runs together, we realized how much we loved it.”

“Riding is in your blood.”

“And so is having a close sisterhood. Starting the Angels of Fury made us even closer.”

“I’m assuming the club name also was chosen to annoy them.”

“No assumption needed. If we could’ve easily worked the Knights into the name, we would have.”

“Dark Angels of Fury MC,” he suggested.

“We took a vote on that and it was turned down. I like it, even if it’s a bit long. We ended up coming up with a name that would fit well on our rockers.”

“What are you doing now?”

The change in topic had her head snap back. “Talking to you.”

“When you’re done talking to me.”

“Probably working on payroll.”

He tossed the disposable shop rag he’d been using into a nearby trash can. “Can it wait?”

“Can you wait for your paycheck?”

When he turned, he caught Vi checking out his ass. He guessed turnabout was fair play. “For a couple of hours? Yeah.”

“What’s up?”

His eyes flicked to his sled, then over to Vi’s parked two bikes down. “I was thinking about going for a ride.”

“You deserve it. Enjoy.”

“Want to go along?”

She stared at him for a few heartbeats. “Why?”

“Why not?”

“Because I have work to do.”

“None of us work regular hours, Vi. Taking a long lunch isn’t going to kill you.”

“But my crew might if they aren’t being paid on time.”

He couldn’t fight the chuckle that slipped out. “We get paid well. If any of us becomes financially ruined in the matter of a few hours, whoever it is better make a damn budget and stick to it. Especially since none of us pay rent or utilities.” They couldn’t get a better deal than working for Vi. He tipped his head to the side. “Or maybe you just don’t want to ride with me.”