Twisted Steel: An MC Anthology: Second Edition by Elizabeth Knox (top 5 ebook reader txt) 📕

A chorus of cheers comes from the men as we file out into the main area of the bar. The clubhouse is an old barn conversion with what I’m guessing is Snake’s home next door. Outside, the land spans for miles surrounding the farm. So, instead of having neighbors spying on us, there’s nothing for miles.

Getting out here takes about ten to fifteen away from home on the bike, away from Trinity, which for some reason has me anxious. I reach the bar and order a beer but keep my gaze sweeping the room. It’s filling with bodies. Some of the brothers have already found their women for the night, but my mind is on one who’s nowhere near the clubhouse.

When the door swings open and Tawny walks in, my chest tightens. But it’s when she steps up behind the bar that my eyes widen. Trinity and a girl I haven’t seen before settle in the corner booth not far from the exit. They both look far too young to be in here, but I can’t deny I’m happy to see her.

The blonde with Trinity turns her attention toward me before leaning in and whispering something in her friend’s ear. When those green eyes land on me, her cheeks turn a soft shade of pink before she offers me a slight nod.

I lift my drink, tipping it toward her before taking a swallow of the bubbly liquid. The moment she looks away, I miss feeling her gaze on me. It’s fucking ridiculous. I’m turning into a fifteen-year-old girl with a fuckin’ crush.

“Keep your eyes on the beer, youngin’,” Snake says as he settles beside me on the stool, and the young guy who’s meant to be hacking computers for details sits down as well.

Shrugging my shoulder in an attempt to appear cool and not completely smitten by the beauty, I lift the bottle and take another swig while I come up with a response. I glance at Snake before answering, “I was just greeting her. Being neighborly and all.”

“Oh yeah?” Snake challenges, tipping his head toward me, his brow arching upward. “I’ve seen some things in my life, and that ain’t just being friendly. That’s something else.” He knocks back a shot of whiskey before tapping the shot glass on the counter. Tawny fills it up and waits until he’s finished his next swallow to pour another double.

“Thank you,” she says, and I realize she’s looking directly at me.

“For?”

“Looking after my girl.” Her eyes are shimmering with emotion that threatens to choke me. Instead of responding right away, I swallow back the last of my beer before setting the empty bottle on the bar.

“It’s no bother.” A chuckle from beside me confirms that Snake doesn’t believe a fucking word I say. But it’s not him I’m bothered with. If Tawny thinks I’m trying to get into her daughter’s panties, that will be the end of my strange friendship with the pretty, green-eyed girl.

7 Trinity

“Go talk to him,” Larkin whispers in my ear, her excited tone evidence that she’s looking forward to my crushing on Rogue. I want to go to him, but in front of everyone, including my mother, I have a feeling it’s not going to go down well. Especially since Mom has already forbidden me from spending time alone with him.

“My mother is here,” I hiss in response. “She’s already not in the best mood with me and the time I spent with him last night.”

“What about we both go over there?” Larkin suggests. “I see Hack’s here, and I think I need to go speak to him.” I snap my gaze toward her and find a glint of excitement sparkling in her pretty hazel eyes.

“Oh my god, you’re crushing on Snake’s son?” The question comes out louder than I anticipate, causing Larkin to turn bright red. But thankfully, only a few of the guys around us turn toward us.

“Shhh!” I get a swat from my best friend before she giggles in my ear. “Let’s go.” Before I have time to respond, I’m being tugged to my feet, and I’m stumbling behind Larkin. Snake has thankfully left Hack and Rogue to talk before we reach them, but as we approach, their conversation halts into silence. Rogue’s dark eyes pin me to the spot, and my best friend doesn’t notice what he does to me.

“Hey, Hack,” Larkin greets him with a coy smile tilting her deep-red lips. With her fair skin, blonde hair, and dark makeup, she looks like a goth Barbie doll. “Hi.” Her gaze tracks over to Rogue who offers her a nod.

“What are you doing here?” Rogue asks, but his attention is on me, searing every inch of me as he takes in my outfit. The purple dress hits mid-thigh, paired with sandals Larkin loaned me after I told her I’m sure he’d be here. Thankfully, they’re flats because if she had given me heels, I would’ve stumbled into Rogue’s lap. Not on purpose.

“I wanted to stay home, but I didn’t want to have your dad babysit me. She wanted him to watch over the house if I didn’t come out tonight,” I tell him. “She’s nervous after what happened.”

“I get that.” He pushes to his feet before stepping back and gesturing for me to sit on the stool. “What are you drinking?”

“Soda,” I tell him, and I notice the flick of recognition in his gaze. I’m not old enough to drink, and something tells me Rogue wasn’t thinking about my age until I just said that. He wouldn’t want someone who’s too young to party with him, I’m sure.

He doesn’t respond, just nods before ordering two Cokes—one for me and one for Larkin. I watch him smile at the girl behind the bar who works with my mom, and the jealousy I’m trying to hide burns through my veins like poison.

“Hey.” One of the clubwhores sidles up beside Rogue as he leans against the bar counter. “Did you