Meredith walked into the chapel, Tyler not too far behind. The overhead bell rang and the clerk came out, a smile on his face."Somethin' I could help you two with?"Tyler reached out for her hand and squeezed it. "We were wondering what we would need to do in order to get married today."The clerk explained the process, that they would need the names of their parents, their driver's license, and their social security cards."What if I was a ward of the state, and I don't know who my biological parents are?" Tyler asked softly."That's fine. If you don't know, you don't know. Just fill out what you can."They filled out the information and forked over the cash that was needed."Do you have rings?" he asked.They looked at one another. This was something they had forgotten."We don't, but we have something that's a little more us," Meredith smiled.Tyler looked at her, the question written on his face. "Our necklaces," she explained. "And you know we could totally pl
An unusual white Christmas had descended on Bowling Green. It was a rare occurrence and even more rare that it was also freezing cold, the highs only into the teens. Inside the clubhouse, everyone was cozy and warm."Tyler, you have got to stop following me around with the mistletoe. I have stuff to do," Meredith joked good-naturedly.Jagger called from across the room. "It's only natural, I mean you are newlyweds, right?"Tyler and Meredith looked at one another, a smile they had shared numerous times since coming back from Gatlinburg. She winked at him and turned to face Jagger. "I don't know? Are we?""Damn it. The two of you are driving me up a wall. You're never going to answer that question are you?"This time Tyler grinned at Jagger. "I don't know? Will we?"Jagger groaned. "Bah humbug to you both."Denise came out of the kitchen, fanning her face with a dishtowel. "Somebody else is gonna have to go in there a while. Otherwise, I'm gonna be sick on the Christmas Tu
VOLUME THREE: LOSING CONTROL"Has anyone ever told you that you should be a male model instead of a biker?"Jagger Stone froze. That husky voice had haunted him for months. Since the Harley Drags in October to be exact. It was a hell of a story really, the way the two of them had finally met. She'd been on the back of a truck that had been outfitted with a stripper pole. He'd caught her when she'd lost her footing and taken a tumble. She had been a lot drunk and mostly naked. Since that day, he hadn't been able to get her out of his head. The few times they had spoken with each other since hadn't been enough."Anybody ever tell you it's not good to sneak up on a biker?"That same voice gave a low laugh that went straight to his groin. Never in his life had anyone affected him this way."'Sneak up on a biker' is a relative term. You didn't even have your back all the way to the door. I'm sure you knew I was here."She was right with that statement, but it wasn't because he d
Bianca sighed deeply. She wasn't used to sitting still and she was bored, even if she was using the time to study. Without a car, she had no mode of transportation, and since she had no mode of transportation, she wanted to go everywhere. Beside her, her cell phone rang, Jagger's name flashing on the screen."Hello?""Hey." She could hear the smile in his voice, see the dimple in his cheek as clear as day."I'm just lettin' you know, your car's done. I can drop it by for you if you can bring me back to the shop.""Not a problem. I'll be waiting."Quickly, she got up from her couch, closed the textbooks she'd been studying, and hurried into the bedroom of her small apartment. Noting that there was still ice on her window, she grabbed a large hoodie and a warm pair of jeans along with a pair of boots. She heard a car pull into her parking space and ran a brush through her hair before grabbing her purse and bounding down the stairs.He didn't get out of the driver's seat, so s
Wet Wanda's was bursting at the seams with patrons, and Bianca's feet were killing her. The number of people that had gathered into the small space swelled until it was over capacity. It was always this way when Jagger came out to play. Leaning against the bar, she took a breather and gazed out at the sea of people that had crammed themselves in every nook and cranny available.Her gaze landed on a group of people near the stage, all wearing the red and black colors of Heaven Hill. They had been regulars since Jagger had begun performing. It was nice to see the camaraderie that the group shared. There was never a night he performed that they didn't pack the place. She'd noticed recently there were more women coming with them. She knew that two of them belonged to Tyler and Liam, but the rest she just knew came for Jagger."Why are you shootin' daggers at all those women over there?" Jasmine asked, an all-knowing grin on her face."No reason.""Bullshit. If you like the man, why
"Are you tryin' to look good for your date?"Jagger's eyes met Tyler's in his mirror as he ran his hands through his hair and then scrubbed at the scruff on his face."So what if I am? There's nothing wrong with good hygiene."Tyler had a seat on the bed and faced the young man he had taken under his wing. Since the whole "curse of the skull" fiasco, he felt like they were friends. "I'm taking your place on the ride tonight, right?""That's right, and I didn't get a chance to thank you, so thanks. I'll take your ride Friday if you want me to," Jagger offered as he smoothed his hands down his shirt and then put his cut on over it."That's exactly what I was coming here to ask you. The wifey and I are going to the house for the weekend." He wagged his eyebrows up and down in a suggestive motion."You crack me up when you say that. She doesn't wear a ring on her finger."Tyler got up from the bed and leveled him with a look. "Doesn't mean she ain't my wife."* * *"Where
The rest of the ride had been completed in comfortable silence. It was almost as if her blurting out that she cared what he thought put them both at ease. As they traveled into the heart of Nashville, she again asked where they were going."South Street."Now that she knew the name, she did get a little excited. "I've heard of that place before! Some girls I have class with went last weekend. This is really a good surprise."The smile on her face was enough for him. It was probably the first genuine smile he'd ever seen from her. One that spoke of girly excitement and complete surprise. He answered her with one of his own, proud that he had lit up her face like that. "I'm glad you're excited."She watched as he negotiated the traffic when they got off the interstate. She clenched her thighs at the exit and tried not to look as he maneuvered them into the correct lane."Do you get nervous in traffic?" he asked, laughing."Yeah. You, though, handle it very well."The tone o
Jagger put his leather chaps on over his jeans and buckled them before putting on his leather gloves. The abundance of leather was there to protect him from the elements just as much as road rash if he were to wreck. This was a long protection run, and he knew that he would need the warmth they provided. A knock sounded on the door to his dorm room, and his fellow newly-patched member, Layne, yelled out that they were ready to leave."Coming."He made his way to the bay that they kept the bikes in during winter and saw that he was one of the last to show up."Apparently, I'm late. Sorry guys.""Nah," Travis Steele, the information officer, smirked as he walked up to Jagger. "We're all still waitin' on Liam to get here.""He's goin' on the run? He hasn't gone on one since they found out Denise is pregnant.""Yeah, to tell you the truth, I think he's getting on her nerves."Jagger laughed, "I can see that."He took a seat on his bike, waiting for the ride to start, and pu