Locke (Aces MC Series Book 4) (14 page)

"What the fuck did you tell her?" I asked as I
marched towards him.
"Stop getting your knickers in a twist. She introduced herself and out of
politeness I kept her talking and the conversation quickly became about you and
why you were having a late shower."
I swatted him on the arm, "But why tell her it was with one of them? She
didn't need to know all of the details." I placed my hands on my hips and
waited for his response as I tapped my foot.
"This biker thing is great craic Keira, let me have my fun." Declan
pouted and crossed his arms across his chest as we stared each other down.
The silence was broken as a customer entered the shop. "This isn't
over," I whispered.

Keira

"You can't stand with Connor all night, you need to
mingle with us." Amy slurred as she slumped on the chair across the table
from me.
Louise stood uncomfortably at the end of the table as she rested her weight
from one foot to the other. I noticed her discomfort and quickly removed my
handbag from the seat beside me, "Please join us." I knew what it was
like to be a newbie to the group and could see that Louise was a little
uncomfortable. Although they were a friendly bunch they were quite overwhelming
and I found it difficult to get a word in edgeways, it looked like Louise was
having the same trouble.
"Keira, this is Louise Connor's girlfriend."
Louise smiled sweetly, "I'm just Spike's friend." She stated blushing.
Amy scoffed before standing, "I'm going to dance."
Taylor gave me a questioning glance as we watched Amy stumble towards the dance
floor, "Is she usually like this?" I asked.
Taylor shook her head, "Not as far as I know but she did mention that she's
had some bad news. I wonder if she's drowning her sorrows this evening."

"So what line of business are you in ladies?" I
asked genuinely interested.
Taylor took a sip of her drink and then placed the glass onto the table,
"I own a salon on the high street. I've only been open a couple of weeks
but it's going well. What about you?" she asked.
"I own the florist just down the street from your salon. I remember the
launch day and was going to pop along but I was snowed under, the joys of
running your own business." I sniggered.
"And what about you Louise, what do you do for a living?" I asked
turning towards her.
She fidgeted uncomfortably and I could see that she was nervous. "I...I
don't have a job," she said quietly. "I have five year old twins that
keep me busy enough."
I saw her smile briefly at Taylor and realised that they must know each other.
"And where are they this evening?" I asked taking another sip of my
drink.
"Taylor's aunt is looking after them for a couple of hours."
"That's nice of her. That's one thing I've noticed about the group, you
all look out for each other."
Taylor nodded, "Yeah, it takes some getting used to but it's nice to have that
support however overpowering." Louise and Taylor sniggered.

"More pressingly I want to know how you met
Locke." Taylor asked. This also grabbed Louise's attention.
I shrugged, "It's quite funny really, I was out having a drink with my
brother and to cut a long story short Locke ended up buying Declan a drink.
Under normal circumstances that would be fine but my brother thought his luck
was in when a burley biker got the waiter to bring the drink over."
"Ahhh so he bats for the other side?" Taylor asked.
"Certainly does."
"Go on, so how did you end up spending the night together?" I raised
my eyebrows unsure as to how Taylor knew. "The men are worse than us
women," she stated.
I rolled my eyes, "I went to the gym and used the sauna not realising that
CJ managed the place. Locke came in and we got chatting resulting in him asking
me out for a drink. I tried to play it cool but as I left he leaned on my towel
and it fell to reveal everything."
Taylor spat her drink over the table and quickly grabbed a serviette to mop the
table, "Oh I'm sorry but that's priceless!"
"Everything as in everything?" Louise asked as she moved her hand in
the air up and down her body.
I nodded my head, "Everything."
"So what did you do?" Louise asked giggling.
"He did offer me the towel back but only if I accepted a date which I
refused. To add insult to injury Spike walked in at that very moment."
Louise looked down at her hands not wanting to make eye contact. I lifted her
chin, "You have nothing to worry about babe, he didn't even look at me he
just went about his business but that didn't stop me from being
embarrassed."
Taylor clapped her hands together excitedly, "So go on and finished what
you did."
"I walked out of the sauna in the nude and back to the changing rooms. I
passed a member of staff along the way but she was very kind and tried not to
laugh, I think she was more shocked to see a naked lady roaming the
corridors."
"I'd be so embarrassed." Louise stated and covered her mouth to
snigger.
"Oh I was but I'd gone so far that I just needed to continue and get to
the safety of the changing rooms."
Taylor belly laughed, "Tanya came in to the salon that afternoon and said
that she saw a naked lady wondering the corridor, now I can put a face and name
to her description."
We continued to laugh and it was nice to see Louise open up a little, as she came
across very reserved.
Taylor leaned on the table, smirking at me, "Please finish the story, I'm
dying to know how you ended up in his bed."
"I locked the keys in my car with the engine still running, who better to
help me out of my predicament than a locksmith but he'd only help me out if I'd
go out with him, the rest is history."
"That's just brilliant. I don't know much about Locke but I know he's a very
private person so you must've done something right to grab his attention."
"Yeah, she showed him the goods." Louise sniggered.
We erupted into laughter at her comment, she was right he must've liked what he
had seen.

"I'm going for a dance, can I tempt you?" Taylor
asked as she stood.
"No thank you." Louise stated politely.
I didn't want to leave Louise by herself, "I'll keep Louise company."
I shouted over the music.
Taylor nodded, "We'll have to meet up some time to discuss business
strategies. I'll give you a call."  Taylor stated bringing her pinky
finger and her thumb up to her face to mimic a phone before she sauntered through
the crowd.

"So how long have you lived here Louise?"
"Only a couple of weeks, what about you?
"In England, four
years but locally only twelve
months. I like it here though, there's certainly more pluses than
minuses." I stated looking around at the group. "How have the twins
settled in? Do they like it here?"
Louise nodded and a shy smile registered on her face, "They have a park
close to home and can have as much ice cream as they like at Amy's cafe so what
more would a child want?"
I sniggered, "That's so true."
 "Do you have any children?" Louise asked.
"Nah, I haven't met the right bloke yet and to be honest I don't think I'd
have the energy. I don't know how you do it with two of the same age." I
said in awe. She was obviously a single parent if the ladies of the group were
linking her with Spike.
"It's hard work but so rewarding, I don't know what I'd do without
them." I smiled hearing her love for her children as she spoke.

"Sorry to interrupt but I need to get you home
babe." We both turned towards the male voice and I saw the panic on
Louise's face as she scrambled from her chair.
"Sorry I didn't know what the time was." Louise grabbed for her hand
bag and turned towards me, "Thank you Keira, it was great talking to you
this evening. I'll be in touch soon."
I stood and quickly air kissed Louise before Spike whisked her from the club.
What the fuck was all that about? It was like she was Cinderella and had to be
out of here by a certain time. 

Maggie and Savannah made their way
over to the table as the silky sounds of a male voice sang over the microphone.
He was good but I couldn't quite see who it was as my view was hampered from
the crowd. I moved from side to side trying to get a glimpse when the crowd
parted and the people sat to appreciate the slow ballad.

And, darling, I will be loving you ‘til we’re 70
And, baby, my heart could still fall as hard at 23
And I’m thinking ‘bout how people fall in love in mysterious ways
Maybe just a touch of a hand
Well, me – I fall in love with you every single day
And I just wanna tell you I am

The bastard, from where I was sitting I could see certain
club members follow Locke's eye line to look directly towards me. He was
proving a point this evening that he could sing and I got a glimpse of his
satisfaction by my discomfort from his scrutiny. He's voice was amazing, he was
simply amazing and if he did fall for someone eventually she would be a very
lucky lady.

So honey now
Take me into your loving arms
Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars
Place your hand on my beating heart
I’m thinking out loud
That maybe we found love right where we are

“Taylor where have you been?” Maggie asked clearly drunk as
she swayed.
Savannah laughed, “Don’t say a word!” Taylor held up her finger indicating for
Savannah to keep quiet which I found amusing, she obviously knew more than she
was letting on.
“Where’s Chanel?” Taylor asked protectively as she looked around the club
trying to locate her.
“Buster took her home earlier and Amy’s gone home with James. Chloe went home
upset, Paige went home on her own for a change and Louise went home with Spike.
Harlow went home with Diesel and it looks like Locke will be getting it on with
Keira, which leaves us five!” Savannah slumped in her chair out of breath from
her little rant and disdain of not being with anyone.
“Well I’m going home on my own but I need a lift. See you girls Saturday.”
Taylor walked off towards the exit to the sound of goodbyes.

"What's going on with you and Skinner?" I asked
Savannah. I'd seen the heated looks between them all night as I sat observing
the group. It was like an episode of Eastenders with all the drama playing out
in front of me.
Her eyes widened as she sat up straight in her chair, "There's nothing
going on."
"That may be true but you both want it to." I stated pushing her to
see the shocked faces of the women around me, who weren't privy to this news.
"Ave I totally missed something?" Maggie slurred.
"It seems that our new friend is very observant." Savannah lifted her
glass to salute me before standing to link arms with Maggie. "Come on
they'll play a song when Locke finishes singing, let's go and dance before it
gets too late." They made their way through the crowd in the direction of
the dance floor.

Locke finished to a huge round of applause and he lapped it
up by giving a bow before jumping from the stage and strutting in my direction.
"Good evening beautiful are you enjoying your evening?" he asked
sitting beside me.
"I was but they've just had some bloody awful singer on stage." I
sniggered.
He bumped me with his shoulder, "I told you I could sing."
"You certainly did but then you're full of surprises."
"Are you ready to leave?" he asked.
"Why? Are you taking me home?"
Locke stood and held out his hand, I smiled and shuffled along the seat before
I stood and took his hand. I was surprised that he held it firmly and walked
with me towards the group at the bar. CJ smiled as we approached him,
"We're going back to my hotel. I'm gonna stay a couple more days so that I
can go to Hound's party but I've gotta head back Sunday afternoon at the
latest."
CJ nodded and gave him a hug bringing his mouth close to Locke's ear, "I
know you'll be preoccupied tonight but if you need me for anything, and I mean
anything just give me a call."
Locke patted CJ on the back several times before he pulled away, "Cheers
mate." He squeezed my hand and turned leading me through the club until we
exited into the car park.

Locke spun me around and pushed me against the wall covering
my body with his. I felt his arousal push against my stomach and yearned for
him to touch me. Locke brushed his light stubble against my neck as he breathed
in my scent heightening my senses then moved slowly towards my ear to nip it
between his teeth.
I moaned and he released my ear, I could feel his smile as he kissed down my
cheek to take my mouth. His expert tongue massaged the inside of my mouth, I
moved my arms so that I could touch the back of his neck pulling him closer
towards me.
Locke tried to gently pull away but I didn't want to break the kiss, I applied
a little more force to keep him close. My feeble arms were no match for Locke's
and he moved again, this time moving my arms from the back of his neck.
Locke leaned his head against mine, "I've gotta get you home babe."
A smile spread across my face, "What are you waiting for?"
I saw the twinkle in his eye as he took my hand and led me towards his bike.
"Shit!" Locke looked at his motorcycle then back at my attire.
"It's fine, I can hike it up." I ruffled the material of my long
dress up to my knees and cocked my leg over the seat. It wasn't the most lady
like of manoeuvres but I managed to sit fairly comfortably on the seat and
fastened my lightweight jacket. I knew that I was going to be cold but it was only
a short drive to his hotel.
I turned when I heard a zip, "Here take this." Locke handed me his
jacket, "It's gonna be too big but I'll adjust the straps on the side
which will help a little." I sat like a child as he busied himself around
me trying to do the best he could with his jacket. When he'd finished he stood
back assessing his master piece and nodded to himself at his approval that at
least the top half of my body was covered.
Locke grabbed his helmet and placed it on my head, "I can't take this as
well, you'll have nothing to protect you if we come off." He stopped what
he was doing and placed his hands on my shoulders while he looked at me
intently, before leaning down to give me a brief kiss.
"What was that for?" I asked confused at the gesture.
"For caring." He stated quietly as he mounted his motorcycle.
"If we ride slowly we'll be fine."
I positioned my feet securely and wrapped my arms around his waist, I'd never
been on a motorcycle before but I didn't want to come across nervous.

We took a slow ride to his hotel and I could feel the
nervous excitement bubbling away inside me. I didn't think I'd be here again
that was for sure but I was glad that I was. Locke parked his motorcycle close
to the doors of the hotel and cocked his leg to get off before helping me. Locke
grabbed my hand and walked beside me as we strolled into the hotel feeling the
anticipation building.