Curvy Temptation (Raging Angels MC Book 1) by C.L. Cruz & Liz Fox

Author:C.L. Cruz & Liz Fox [Cruz, C.L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2021-09-01T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 6

Willow

It’s just getting light when I walk Max out to the bus stop the next morning, but unlike everywhere else we’ve lived in the past, I don’t feel afraid. Some of the guys are already at the shop, and Max greets them by name. A few even stop to give him a fist bump or to ask how school is going. It may be somewhat unconventional, but I’m pretty sure this is the safest we’ve ever been. I think about what Ranger said about how this is his family, and I wonder if it could be ours, too.

When we reach the road, he takes my hand. “Mom?”

“Yes, baby?” I look down at him.

“I like it here. Can we stay?”

Remembering what Ranger told me yesterday about having a surprise for me, I can’t help but feel optimistic. “I hope so.”

“So do I.”

The bus shows up a few minutes later, and he climbs on. I wave at the bus driver and start the walk back up the drive to the clubhouse, thinking I’ll stop in for a quick cup of coffee before starting the job hunt for the day.

To my surprise, though, Ranger is already there. He’s sitting at a table, a stack of papers in front of him with two mugs of steaming hot coffee and two plates of eggs and bacon. I hear sounds coming from the kitchen, and my guess is that Lux is responsible for the food.

“What’s this?” I ask, unable to hide my smile.

“Your surprise.” He pushes out the chair beside him with a boot.

I sit. “Breakfast?”

“Breakfast and a job.” He slides the paperwork over to me, looking very proud of himself, but my gut twists. “I want to hire you as manager at Hughes Auto.”

“Wait, what?” I ask, definitely surprised. “You want me to work at an auto shop? But I don’t know anything about cars.”

“You can learn it. Plus, you can live at the compound, so your commute will be minimal,” he assures me.

I’m not sure exactly why I’m not delighted by his offer, just that I’m not. Ranger is obviously trying to be helpful, but something feels off.

My brows furrow as I look at the employment contract in front of me. In just a quick scan, I see that there’s consideration for room and board, which means that once again, my living situation will be tied to my job. And both of those would be dependent on the man sitting so confidently across from me.

And that’s the problem.

I’m done putting myself into situations where my livelihood rests in the hands of one man. I’ve done that before, more than once, and been burned every time. Someone eventually takes advantage of the situation, or the imbalance of power gradually ruins the relationship. And when it finally falls apart, I’m always the one left with nothing.

Whatever the reason, I can feel in my gut that no matter how good his intentions are, this isn’t going to work.

Tears spring into my eyes and I stand. “I have to go.

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