Jayden (Aces MC Series Book 4.5) (2 page)

I let out a loud sigh of relief as I sat on the bench in the
changing rooms. I wasn't planning to keep my injury a secret forever but I
didn't want to broadcast the fact either. CJ seemed like a nice enough bloke
but I just wanted to be Jayden for a little longer, not Jayden the cripple. I
waited for the last person to leave the changing rooms, then made my way over
to the communal showers. By pressing the button I released the water that
cascaded over my body and for a few minutes I just stayed under the spray
letting all of my pain wash away with the hot water. Picking up my shower gel I
lathered my chest and worked the bubbles up my neck and onto my face before
washing my hair.
I turned to a noise behind me and tried to open my eyes but the shower gel
stung them.
"Shit!" I quickly dipped my head under the spray to wipe away the
suds but when I finally opened my eyes I realised no one was there.
Fucking
strange, I was sure someone was behind me.
I shook my head regaining my
thoughts and placed my head back under the spray to remove the rest of the gel
before turning off the shower.

A shiver ran through me as the cold air hit my body and I
eagerly grabbed for a towel and wrapped it around my waist. I limped over to
the bench and removed my leg, it needed to be dry otherwise it would rub my
joint and irritate further. I removed my stump and dried the end, I hated
looking at it, it made me feel angry but I needed to do this regularly
otherwise I'd be prone to sores and infection. Rubbing cream into my stump
soothed the area and I sat for a while letting the ointment sink in properly and
was grateful to not have the pinching sensation.
I felt the cold air hit my back as the main door to the changing rooms opened,
"How you doing Jay?" I glanced over my shoulder and consciously moved
my other towel to cover my legs, although he'd find it difficult to see from
his viewpoint but I didn't want to take any chances.
"Nearly there mate, give me five." I stated calmly although my heart
was racing.
"Okay." He backed out of the room slowly with an unreadable
expression that confused me a little. There was no way he could've seen my leg
but it was as if he wanted to ask me something. I let out a groan, how long was
I going to get away with this?

"Well, look who we have here
babe this is my favourite brother." The bloke stopped in his tracks
directly in front of CJ, and I noticed the venom in his voice as he spoke.
I instinctively clenched my fists and stepped forward, CJ held his arm out to
place his hand on my chest and looked at me with a smirk before returning his
attention to the dark haired bloke with a young woman firmly attached to his
side.
He smiled, "Ooh this is interesting, have you got yourself a little replacement
bitch?"
I couldn't believe his audacity as he stood in front of us wearing his club
colours. There was obviously history between the two of them but I was
surprised it was allowed to run this deep considering they were brothers
because of the club.
"No, that's your brother when I kick his arse." CJ lowered his hand
from my chest and gave the bloke a cocky wink as he turned towards me,
"Let's get that drink, this conversation is boring me." CJ wrapped
his arm around my shoulder and directed me towards the bar ignoring the
continued insults thrown by the bloke.

"And that was?" I asked
trying to get a name.
"No one of importance." I raised my brows slightly still wanting a
name or even a brief explanation regarding the altercation, but I was learning
fast that CJ wasn't one for opening up much. He noticed my expression and that
I possibly wouldn't stop digging until he gave me something and let out a sigh,
"I'm fighting his brother in a couple of weeks."
I nodded my head, "But why would that create an issue with him?"
"We have history, I've kicked his arse on numerous occasions but now I
want the top dog not the little pup."
I sniggered at his response, CJ was witty and made me laugh. "Okay I get
that but my question is now, if you want to beat his brother so badly, why are
we in a bar? Shouldn't you be in the best physical form in order to beat
him?"
"Yeah probably, but I've had a rough couple of weeks and it's time to let
my hair down."

"What do you want?"
I looked along the optics, "How big of a session are we having?" I
asked hopeful that he was here for the long haul.
His grin widened, "You wanna do a late one?"
"Sure do, I'll have a Fosters and JD chaser."
CJ glanced in the direction of the barmaid that had just joined us on the other
side of the bar, "Did you hear that sweet?"
"Sure did." The barmaid leaned on the wooden surface as her large
tits spilled from her low neckline. "Is that all you want though?" she
gave CJ a huge smile before biting her lip seductively.
"I'll have two of each babe, and get yourself one." CJ leaned on the
bar opposite the busty blonde as he reached into the top pocket of his cut and
removed a note. She flicked her head from side to side in a playful manner as
her hair cascaded around her shoulders. Taking the money from CJ's hand a
childlike giggle escaped her lips at the clear enjoyment of his attention.
"You're terrible." I stated shaking my head as the barmaid
seductively walked further down the bar to pull our pints.
CJ grinned, "I know but if I don't pull anything else tonight then I'll be
able to take her home. I'm just keeping my options open." I shook my head
in dismay. I was newly single through no fault of my own, I hadn't felt the
need to shag anyone since the breakup but then I'd been feeling a little
self-conscious about my appearance since the accident. I also wasn't too keen
on one night stands, Paige had pulled me up on this on numerous occasions,
telling me to let off steam and shag around a little but it just wasn't my
thing.

"Penny for your
thoughts?" I glanced in CJ's direction as the barmaid placed two pints of
beer on the counter in front of us.
"Nothing I want to share at this stage mate. Cheers!" I lifted the
glass and chinked it against CJ's.
"What shall we drink to?"
"Well for me it's gotta be new beginnings." I stated lifting the pint
glass to my lips so I could take a long swig of the cold liquid.
"I'll drink to that mate, it's been a rough couple of months for me so I
could do with a fresh start myself."
"Care to discuss?"
"Let's just say that I lost someone very dear to me."
"Family?"
 CJ nodded his head, "No but a brother all the same."
I could see that he didn't really want to elaborate further, "Swiftly
changing the subject then, those two birds have been checking us out since we
walked in. Should we go and sit with them?" I nodded in the direction of
the table in the far corner.
A smile lit his face, "That's the best idea you've had all day." CJ
grasped his pint and reached on the bar for his chaser. Lifting the glass to
his lips, he swiftly tipped his head back and I saw the contents disappear into
his mouth giving him a satisfied grin. He swallowed hard, "Ahhh I needed
that. Come on Jayden but I'm choosing first."
I rolled my eyes and watched CJ stroll towards the women like a predator
stalking his prey. I picked up my drinks and followed him at a distance taking
in my surroundings, I wasn't familiar with the bar so I liked to make sure I
was aware of where things were. This had been installed in my brain since a
child, to know where all your possible exits were in case there was a problem
and you needed to make a quick getaway. I sniggered to myself as I heard my
father's voice ringing in my head.

As I reached the table I noticed
that CJ had sat next to the prettier of the two, he caught my eye as a wide
smile crossed his face. Draping his arm across the shoulders of the pretty
brunette, he pulled her closer and nuzzled her ear. I couldn't believe the
audacity or the fact that this young woman would allow a stranger to do that so
quickly. I wasn't a prude by any means, I'd seen club life first hand and I
knew what a patch did to a woman. I'd seen headstrong women turn weak at the
knees after being shown attention from a club member, it came with a certain notoriety
and women seemed to dig that but this had only fuelled the fire and helped me
decide to leave for the army once I was old enough, as I wanted something
different but in hindsight that didn't work out as planned either.

"Hi babe, I hope they're not
going to be the only people getting any action tonight." My attention was
drawn to the bird sitting opposite the now cavorting couple, and I shook my
head as I gave her the once over. She was a little skanky with her hair
sgragged back in a messy bun but that didn't mean she wouldn't be a good
conversationalist, although I doubted that from the way she'd just addressed
me.
"So are you a patched member?" she asked checking out my attire.
I opened my mouth to speak but was interrupted, "Of course he is but he's
just returned from Afghanistan, we're on a night out to celebrate his
return." I glanced in CJ's direction to see a cheeky grin before he continued
to snog his victim.
"Well babe, if you've been away for a long time you obviously have a lot to
celebrate." She patted the seat beside her before crossing her legs
drawing the material of her already short dress up her legs further.
I took a deep breath and glanced around the room, this was going to be a long
night and I was far to sober to conduct any form of conversation with this
bird. I caught the barmaid's eye from across the bar and indicated that I needed
a round of drinks. She gave me a smile and indicated that she'd be two minutes
before I turned to the young lady and sat beside her.
"I'm Candice and you are?"
Too fucking sober
, were the words that rang in my head but I couldn't be
so cruel. "I'm Jayden," I stated holding out my hand for her to take.
Candice glanced at my hand raising her brows slightly before she clasped it
with hers and shook.
"Well Jayden let me be the one to put a smile on your face babe." Candice
placed her hand on my thigh and rubbed her palm up and down as she got increasingly
close to my groin, the act itself was a turn on and I could feel a stirring in
my jeans. My attention was drawn to the sound of glasses being placed onto the
table and I looked up to see a surly looking barmaid as she observed the
brunette being groped by CJ.
"Cheers babe." I stated trying to grab her attention as a crazed look
crossed her face.
She glanced in my direction briefly before turning on her heels and stomping in
the opposite direction.
"Just keep them coming." CJ shouted after her as he prized the woman
from his face and reached into his pocket. CJ's excitement was evident when
he'd found what he was looking for and proceeded to pull out a small plastic
pouch with a couple of tabs inside. The woman next to him squealed with
excitement and clapped her hands together which piqued Candice's interest
further as she sat up in her chair.
"Can I interest you ladies?" CJ asked shaking the plastic pouch as
the two women nodded excitedly.

I felt a vibration on my thigh and
reached into my pocket to retrieve my phone. I sighed as I read the name and
hesitantly swiped the screen to answer.
"Hi dad," I said rising from my seat and walking towards the exit of
the building.
"Don't fucking hi dad me, when were you gonna tell me you were back?"
I rolled my eyes at his outburst, "When I'd sorted myself out. I've only
been back in the Abbey a couple of hours." I wasn't ready to divulge any
more information at this stage, it would come out all in good time.
"And what's your mother going to say?"
"Well hopefully she'll be pleased that I'm back." I stated confused
by his question.
"But for how long? Is that it? Have you thrown in the towel already?"
"Are you really going there dad?"
"What do you mean?"
"I mean, after all that has happened with Paige over recent months, are
you going to verbally attack me without listening to what I've got to
say?" The line went quiet and rightly so, what right did he have to assume
my reasoning for leaving the army. "You haven't learned a fucking
thing!" I spat before ending the call, placing my mobile back into my
pocket. My old man was a strong willed bloke with good values but he lacked
diplomacy and always took the moral high ground. Well I wasn't listening to his
shit tonight, I wanted to enjoy myself.

Thoughts of who may have told him
that I was back ran through my mind as I made my way back to the table. The
party was now in full swing and I noticed a few extra drinks placed on the
table directly in front of where I was sitting.
"You're falling behind Jayden, drink up." CJ stated raising his glass
before he knocked back the liquid.
I eagerly grasped a shot glass and knocked the contents back before I picked up
the second and did the same, feeling the burn at the back of my throat as the liquid
slowly made its way down my body. As I placed the glass onto the table the
group roared with laughter, I drew my brows confused by their outburst and made
a swipe for my pint to wash down the taste of the shots. I sat next to Candice
and she immediately grabbed for my thigh this time though she didn't hold back
and rubbed further up my leg until she reached my semi erect cock. Candice
opened her mouth and let her tongue snake along her upper lip suggestively as
she kneaded my sensitive skin through my jeans. I felt a hot sweat come over me
and pulled at the collar of my polo shirt trying to cool myself down which had
no effect.
"Don't fight it bro, just go with the flow." I glanced in CJ's
direction to see his magnified grin and understood exactly why I was feeling
this way, the mother fucker had spiked my drink.
The giggles from the two young women rang in my ears and I closed my eyes
trying to familiarise myself with the strange sensation that was running
through my body.

"Come on babe let's have some
fun." Candice slithered onto my lap until she was straddling me and
gyrated her hips back and forth building the friction in my groin. Although I
wasn't into her, I was only human and becoming increasingly hard. "Wanna
go to the toilets?" I opened my eyes as Candice pushed forward and took my
lower lip roughly into her mouth, and I instinctively grabbed her waist and
pulled her closer so she could feel my throbbing cock. She let go of my lip and
a smile crossed her face as she moved from my lap and held out her hand ready
for me to take. I glanced across the table to see CJ up close and personal with
the brunette and knew that he wouldn't miss his wingman for a while. I returned
my attention to Candice and placed my hand in hers, I didn't know the bar's layout
but I had a feeling that Candice did and this wouldn't have been the first time
she'd taken a guy to the toilets for a quickie.