I’m sorry. I just needed somewhere to go for a few minutes and calm down. – Rye
Ink opened the front door to find Rye standing there in tears. He called for Evie over his shoulder as he opened the door further for her. The petite brunette came down the hall carrying an infant.“Ink, take Camden.” She handed off the fussy baby.“Come on, little man.” The large, tattooed man took his son and headed towards the basement. “Let’s go do some manly things. Maybe a beer will get rid of that colic.”“I promise, he’s not going to give his son a beer.” Evie said leading Rye over to the living room couch. “What can I get you to drink?”Over coffee and crumble cake, the two women talked about various things until Rye relaxed and told Evie about the incident at the grocery store. At some point, Tank and Ink both joined them, each with an infant. They also heard about the man grabbing Rye.“I know that he probably didn’t mean anything.” Rye admitted. “But after so many yeShe still infuriates me. It’s just… different. – ChanceKaran looked at the clock and knew that it was nearly time for her favorite daytime show.Chance vs Rye If anyone was keeping score, Karan was sure that Rye was winning.Grabbing the tablet, she changed the cameras to the employee backdoor and back hallway. Then she went back to her lunch and her latest homework. Right on time, the alarm chirped. She turned to watch the little squares. Admittedly, she missed Werewolf and his commentary. Today she had Jax from Pop’s Place. He might get a kick out of her favorite show too. Karan didn’t know him and therefore did not know if he would keep his mouth shut. Reaching behind her, she closed her door to the reception area. Then she picked up her cell phone and acted like she was on a personal call. As Chance and Rye stood by the backdoor, Karan turned on the audio. “-insist on us meeting here every day?” an exasperated Rye asked. “Damn good ques
How much of a culture shock was the weather? – JoannaFor most of her life, or at least what she could remember, Rye had lived in the South. The winters were mild. Summers were long. Snow was scarce.In the month that she had been in Ridgeview, she had seen more snow than ever before. The first few days that the daycare was open, there was a terrible storm. The natives all called it a nor’easter.But even the natives all said that it was worse than usual.After her first week, Rye had splurged and bought a secondhand quilt at the local thrift store. She should get herself a better coat. The old thin jacket that she had was not even worth putting on most days.But she was saving every penny she could for a new car. Her biggest fear was that her old Volvo would die on the side of the road. If that happened, who would she call? What would happen if she had Michael with her?Sleep had finally pulled her under as she thought about these and caused her to have fitf
That’s the deal. I get a blowjob; you get your heat back. – John Erik“Chance.” Karan knocked on his door. He looked up at the upset woman standing in the doorway. “What’s wrong?”“Bear is sending Jax over. I need you to go take care of something.”Yeah, something. He was pulling into the Tuscan Place apartments. If there was a worse place to live, he didn’t know of it. After parking his bike near a melting snow pile, he went up the icy steps outside the Italian inspired building. Why was there no salt on these steps?On the landing he pulled out the keys that Karan gave him from his front jeans pocket. Two keys. An old Volvo key and a house key. Hell, even he had more keys on his keychain. Bike key, room key, house keys to his mother’s condo and siblings’ houses. Two keys. What woman only had two keys?Chance approached the door only to discover that it was slightly open. He pulled the gun out from the back of his waist band. As soon as Karan told him where
I’ve never seen you so lost around a woman before. It’s entertaining. – MiaKaran walked into the classroom and watched the happy four-year-olds. They were playing a game where they were jumping and spelling simple words. She laughed as Rye misspelled car with an E at the end. The kids corrected her, and she took her punishment of doing three push-ups as the kids spelled out the word correctly. “Miss Rye?” Karan said as she stood back up. Rye smiled over at her. “Mr. Chance needs to speak with you in his office.”Rye nodded. “Miss Cora, can you get the snack box?” She asked her assistant. “If you guys are good, Miss Cora will read you a story. First table, go get your water bottles and sit down in your spot in the circle. Second and third tables follow.”All twelve of her students did as she instructed. Knowing that she was leaving them in capable hands, Rye left her classroom and headed downstairs. She crossed the common room and knocked on his open door. The
I am trying to help you, Donna Leigh. You have to take your medicine. – AnthonyRYE’S MEMORIESLeigh Anne was spooned around Rye in the twin bed. They shared the room with two twin beds with their mother. Her cousin had offered a place to stay under two conditions. No more drugs.Donna Leigh had to take her medication. Anthony thought that it was simple and straightforward. He even arranged for rehab. Paid for it out of his own pocket. Thirty days in patient. The rest of the program was outpatient. Both girls were doing good in school. Not only was Leigh Anne going to school, but she was also passing all her classes. With all the classes that she had missed, and without any transcripts, they had tested her and placed her in eleventh grade. They did the same with her younger sister who was also placed in the eleventh grade, in all honors classes.Honestly, Anthony had been surprised that Ryanne had remained on track with her classes. He knew that she ha
I was in the Coast Guard for thirty years and I own more useless shit. – LawLaw waited until Chance got back and then went to the home improvement store. He bought ten moving boxes and a roll of bubbles. Although he had not seen much while he was sitting there, he decided that he could go back for more if needed. Mainly the little bubbles. He liked popping the little bubbles. He learned long ago, it’s the little things in life that make it worthwhile.He got back and Chance had emptied the kitchen cabinets. The man had been in a bad mood before Law left. But now, he was downright pissed. Law had known the man for a little over a year, and during that time, he had never seen Chance angry like this.They had drunk together. Partied together. Been each other’s wingman. Had even fought with each other from time to time. Overall, the man was laid back and easy going. Law had quickly learned that there were dates that were harder for the younger man. After one
Dad, I really need you right now. This is not a talk I want to have with momma. – ChanceHaving heard the motorcycle pipes, Alana opened her front door before Chance even knocked. Her loose shoulder-length black hair had silver strands that she refused to cover. With five children and three times as many grandchildren, she felt as though she had earned every one of those gray hairs.Her deep blue eyes could already tell that something was wrong. It was in the way his shoulders were hunched and his head hung low. She had not put on any makeup that day and her bare lips curled into a sympathetic smile. Dark gray fleece pajama pants with multicolored hearts graced her long legs. An oversized shirt with a Disney princess on it covered her braless chest and slight pudge. The socks on her feet did not match each other, or anything else that she wore. He grinned at her feet as he closed the door behind him.“Nice socks.” Chance said kissing her upturned cheek. Alana squeez
Out of all my boys, it’s TJ that I worry about the most. – AlanaAbout thirty minutes later, the mother and son were at the kitchen table. Nachos, tacos, beans, rice, salsa, guacamole and sour cream were laid out between them. Alana was finishing up the margaritas in her blender as Chance started eating his quesadilla. “Okay, you have food and alcohol. Spill.” Alana said sitting down and pouring two small tumblers that were already salted.He finished off his beer and accepted the margarita. “She-"“Give her a name.” At his scowl, she merely shrugged. “Make one up.”“Duchess.” Chance said with a sneer. Alana nodded at him and fixed herself a taco.“Duchess told me that I took whatever I wanted, to hell with the consequences.”She had already heard all of this but did not rush him. It was his story. He should be the one to tell it.“Said that I didn’t know anything about the women I was with. Probably did not even know their name. I told her that my partners left well satisfied.”“Du