Beyond Redemption: Joker (Serpents MC Las Vegas Book 1) by Barbara Nolan

Author:Barbara Nolan [Nolan, Barbara]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-11-25T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eighteen

Daisy finished in the bathroom, changed her clothes, and took one last look at her reflection. The person that stared back at her had secrets, and Joker had learned most of them, but it was hard to expose herself, and sadly, a little part of her brain still didn’t trust him. Sure, that made her a horrible person, but trusting someone petrified her. Daisy wasn’t sure she’d ever trusted anyone in her life, and if she had, she’d most surely been let down. It was easier to not trust Joker and save herself the disappointment.

When she entered the room, he smiled. Naked from the waist up, Joker’s glorious body stretched across most of the bed as his head rested against the ice-filled towel.

“Didn’t see you as the type to wear rainbows on your t-shirts.”

“I always keep them packed in my getaway bag.”

“Getaway bag, I like it.”

Both their gazes tracked the Gucci full of money on the floor.

“Bring it over here.” Joker motioned to the floor beside the bed. He’d already laid his gun on the bedside table, and although she hated guns, somehow seeing the two together calmed her.

She shivered. “You’re right about that air-conditioner.”

“Piece of shit, but if we turn it off, we’ll sweat to death.” He reached out to her. “You want me to get up so you can pull down the covers?”

“No, you really don’t want to see those sheets. I usually sleep on top.”

He shifted on the bed and made room for her. “Get in here next to me, you’re shivering.”

She slid in next to his solid body. When the bed frame rattled, she laughed and pulled her knees to her chest. Joker draped his muscled arm around Daisy and pulled her into his side, the heat from his bare chest instantly warmed her.

Other than the drone of the malfunctioning air-conditioner, there were no other distractions. No TV, no music, and definitely no cars on this deserted road at this time of night. He laid his head against the ice pack again, and she nestled into his shoulder, enjoying his taut skin under her cheek.

“This is nice.” Her voice seemed far away, distant.

“First time we’ve been in bed and not—”

“I like it.”

“Me too.”

“You’re so different than what I ever expected.” Daisy held his hand in hers. “Even though your hands are huge, you have the lightest touch. You would’ve made a great car thief or pickpocket.”

“Just what I need, more crimes to add to my rap sheet.” He tugged at the high ponytail she’d wrapped in a scrunchie. “I like your rainbow t-shirt better than all that designer shit. No makeup, hair all messy. Sexy as fuck.”

“Really?”

“Shit yeah, only problem is between my head and my arm I don’t think I can take another part of my body throbbing.”

He pulled her legs over his, and she snuggled in deeper. The sagging, lumpy mattress, and the crummy room disappeared. She closed her eyes and reveled in the security of Joker’s strong arms. For the first time in her life, the protective layers fell away.

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