Blade by Hope Stone

Blade by Hope Stone

Author:Hope Stone [Stone, Hope]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-05-19T16:00:00+00:00


I was in a good mood when I walked into work on Monday morning. I’d had a hell of a weekend, starting with great sex and ending with a big dose of personal growth. I walked into Ink Envy while holding a drink carrier with four coffees made to everyone’s specifications. I enjoyed working closely with a small group of people like this. I’d been employed by large companies in the past while working in housekeeping or for restaurant franchises. Employees didn’t matter to those businesses. Everyone was easily replaceable. We were just numbers on a page. I knew that Brie cared about us and that she saw us as talented individuals and friends.

“Good morning,” I said as I sat her cappuccino on the counter in front of her.

“I just cleaned that glass, you know,” she said, picking up the cup and taking a sip.

“You’re welcome,” I replied, and she smiled.

“You’re chipper for a Monday morning,” she commented. “Have a good weekend?”

There was a twinkle in her eye, and I wondered what she knew about it.

“Sure.”

“Funny, Blade seems to be in a good mood, too. Makes me think it might be related.”

“You ever hear of a coincidence?”

“Okay.” She raised her hands in defense. “I get it. None of my business.”

When I walked into the back of the shop, Blade was already there, but Piper hadn’t arrived yet. I watched him for a long moment as he stood with his back to me, a combination of confusion and denial keeping my feet rooted to the floor.

“What the hell is that?” I asked, my voice sharp.

Blade turned with his brow furrowed. “What? What’s wrong?”

I’d seen Blade wear his leather jacket before, and I’d even ridden on the back of his bike, but there was no way he’d been wearing an Outlaw Souls patch before today.

“You can’t seriously be an Outlaw Soul.” It wasn’t a question, because I didn’t want him to confirm it.

“You have a problem with motorcycle clubs?”

“I have a problem with that one,” I said, sitting the remaining three coffees down on the counter and crossing my arms over my chest.

“Why?”

He seemed genuinely curious, but beneath that, I could sense his loyalty to Outlaw Souls. I’d seen it in my father long enough to recognize it. I lifted my chin and met his gaze head-on.

“I’m connected to Las Balas,” I said, not sure how else to phrase it. Mad Dog had said I was family, but I wasn’t so sure about that. My dad and my brother, sure, but I was more like a close family friend. My dad and brother were definitely family.

Understanding seemed to dawn on Blade’s face. “That doesn’t mean anything.”

“Be serious,” I snapped angrily. I knew that Blade didn’t know about my ties to a rival club, but I couldn’t help feeling betrayed. I thought he was a good guy, but how could I believe that after being told my whole life that Outlaw Souls were the enemy?

I wasn’t naive enough to think Las Balas were all stand-up guys.



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