Never Forever (BlackPath MC Book 1) (3 page)

I
feel eyes on me and I keep looking around but all I see are the normal people,
friends and family, but I just have an uneasy feeling. Probably has more to do
with the way dad and Ty have been acting and less to do with what’s really
going on. Still the hair on the back of my neck is standing on end and I just
have this gut feeling I am being watched. Dad always says to go with your gut
so I keep looking. I glance at my watch and I see if we are going to keep our
plans for tonight we better get moving. If we get caught, we are in deep with
dad, but how was I supposed to know he was going to go all protective on me.
Ok, he’s always all protective but not like this. Two prospects to sneak away
from. Oh well, we have this down. It’s not like we haven’t done this many times
before. Hopefully he won’t send Ty. If he does he won’t leave us alone. Anyone
else and we can ditch. Here’s hoping dad wants to keep Ty away from Sarah this
weekend.

“Hey
you two we need to make our rounds again and tell everyone bye.  Remember, we
tell dad we are going to sleep early so we can get up and get to the lake tomorrow,
and before that a horror movie marathon. I went and got the movies today so he
would see them in my bedroom. Are we clear?” I hope they don’t screw this up. I
have a race at midnight at the strip and I can’t be late. My dad would freak if
he knew I was racing my car. My dad would freak if he knew I was racing again
period. If I win, then we hit the bar up but if not we go to some party. I hope
I win. The extra money would be nice.

“So
the plan is still a go even with our babysitters?” Sarah ask and nudges Fe to
get his attention. “You know if we get caught we are dead. Your dad will have a
coronary. Especially if we get caught at the track.” Sarah says in a hushed
tone.

“I
am running if we get caught because that big guy scares the hell out of me,
even if he is your dad. Then he gives us that ‘I am so disappointed in you’
look. My parents can give me that look and I feel no guilt, but he does it and
I am putty in his hand. I hate to disappoint him.” Fe says and I understand
their feelings but I go along with their idiotic ideas and it is my turn.

My
dad banned me from racing when he found out about it last year thanks to Ty
catching me there. Well that, and my wreck that totaled my car. I had to
completely rebuild it. I have won a sizeable nest egg with my 1978 Trans Am. I
mean dad is the one that taught me to race and then he forbids it. Go figure.
One little accident and he freaks.

“Keep
it down,” I give them a shut the hell up look, “Look I have gone along with
every one of your stupid ideas and this will help my savings out. Dad will be
here the rest of the night, with out of town guests, and as long as he doesn’t
send Ty with us, we have this down. My car is at Fe’s house up the road. His
parents left for Dallas 2 hours ago and won’t be back until Monday so they
won’t hear us get the car out. You don’t know the trouble I had sneaking my car
to your house earlier today. All dad saw was my truck in the driveway. So is it
a go or a no?” I look at them pleadingly. I see it in their eyes they are going
for it, yes.

“All
I’m saying sista, is if we get caught you won’t see my ass until tomorrow, or
next week.” Then Fe looks at my dad, “or next year.”

Then
I look at Sarah, “Ok, what can they do to me? I’m leaving Monday.” Sarah says
and smirks at me and then gets up and grabs my hand “Let’s get this show on the
road.”

So
we head off to get all our good-byes over with. I see dad, so that is the first
place I head. Then I see there are two men with him so I lean over and whisper
in Sarah’s ear, “Go tell Chelsea and Kelsey good-bye. I’m going over to dad but
I don’t know those two guys, so I don’t know if you two should go over.” Sarah
shakes her head and grabs Fe’s hand and they go over by the bar to where
Chelsea is. I see Ty following behind them but giving me the eye and I tilt my
head towards dad. He shakes his head back, but from where Ty is he cannot see
Dad is in a conversation like I can. I am way curious about the younger man so
I try to approach them quietly. I know I am walking a fine line with dad
approaching when I don’t know who he is with but that’s just me. Maybe now I
can find out why dad is being so protective and secretive today.

The
younger of the two guys is totally sexy. Well over six-foot-tall and he fills
out the t-shirt he is wearing very well. He has a complete sleeve tattoo down
his right arm, but nothing on his left. That’s kind of weird to me, but his
eyes are what really stand out to me. They are a deep mesmerizing green. Never
have I seen eyes that green. They are breathtaking. He’s older, maybe thirty.
But if I didn’t have Mason I might consider giving him an extra look. What am I
saying? I definitely would. He would probably just consider me a kid though and
he is definitely a man.  

As
I approach my dad I see the younger of the two men checking me out. The closer
I get I can see the guy is more handsome than I thought. He is wearing jeans
slung down low on his hips that look like he has worn them a hundred times. They
look like they would be soft to the touch and he has that snug black t-shirt on
a very muscular, defined chest. His right arm has those tattoos down it, but I
can see now he has some on his neck also. I can be very attracted to this man.
He is very handsome but something about his eyes seem cold and I feel a shiver
run up my back. I almost stop and turn back around but about that time my dad
turns to see what the man is looking at so I keep going and grab hold of my
dad’s hand for reassurance.

“Dad,
we are heading out. I just wanted to say bye and see who is going with us.” My
dad gives me an annoyed quizzical look but pulls me to him for a hug. I know
this is to show the men I am his daughter and that means hands off. That’s just
my dad, keeping people in check.

“Ok
baby girl, it’s good that your leaving early, it is getting a little rowdy.” He
kisses the top of my head and gives me an extra tight squeeze, letting me know
it is time to go now. I’m ready to get gone, the tension around this little
group is serious.

“So
your Chief’s daughter?” the older of the two guys ask me. He looks very
familiar but I can’t remember his name.

I
look to dad to see what he wants me to do. I see a look of pain on his face and
it sends a shiver up my back. I look the man in the eye “You’ll have to ask
Chief about that sir.” I try not to show my nervousness and also be respectful.

“This
is my daughter but she’s none of your concern. The two prospects are waiting on
you and I will be home later and so will Ty.”  My dad says letting me know to
not stick around.

The
younger man speaks up before I am out of my dad’s grasp, “I’m Devil and we will
be getting to know each other better real soon.” He gives me that once over and
stops back at my eyes and when I turn better to look at him I think I see a
glimpse of remorse in them and this has me completely mesmerized. What would
this man have to be sorry for?

“Callie,
go ahead and go. I’ll see you later on or in the morning.” My dad says
encouraging me to leave. I know this is my cue to leave and now.

She
turns and walks away with her little miss attitude. She is so young and
beautiful. She’ll learn better than to throw that shit around at me. I bet she
has guys waiting and hoping she will drop her boyfriend. They can wait because
before I leave here she will be mine. She shakes her tight ass just the right
way to catch every man’s eye. Her rack is decent but could be larger, they’re
real so that makes them better. Our intel man was definitely right when he said
she has attitude. I like sass though. She definitely respects Chief though,
that means she knows the workings of the club and this will make her a better
wife. Something about the way she carries herself tells me she can be a handful,
but she’ll learn and I will keep a watchful eye on my prize. Chief is very
protective of his daughter and I can understand that, but he is going to bend
to my demands. He has no other way out. I just have to bide my time and not
forget why I am here.

“Why
didn’t you want me talking to her Chief? She’s going to have to know sooner or
later. I won’t be here much longer and we need to settle this. I think when she
finds out you have known for some time now she may be a bit pissed. She seems
to have a bit of attitude, but she turns eighteen tomorrow. I said I would wait
until then.” I look Chief straight in the eye so he can see how damn serious I
am about this and how I don’t appreciate having to wait.

“Because
Devil, this is the way it is damn well going to be. Callie is my daughter and
the choice will be hers. I said after tonight and you need to fucking get that
in your damn mind. Stay the hell away from her until I say so. We will talk
tomorrow and set up a time to approach her together. Are we clear with that,
Steel?” Chief pointedly looks at my dad, slighting me in the process.

“We
are clear on that, but let me make something perfectly clear, Chief, you are
dealing with my son on this, not me. So don’t try slighting him by addressing
me.  You will deal with him! He’s the one that is going to marry your daughter
and while we’re having this little get everything out talk, I think you are
fucking up not coming clean with her about it all. This shit is going to bite
you in the ass and I don’t want the blow back coming back on my club. You may
sugar coat shit for Callie, but that’s not the way we operate.” Dad lets him
have it full blast coming to the end of trying to be nice.

I
stare Chief down and let him know we are serious, “Chief, we can do this the
easy way, with your help, or I will go around you and approach her myself. You
know she will want this and I am the only way it is happening, so deal.” I can
tell by the twitch of his eyes and the set of his jaw that this is not going to
go over smoothly.

“Devil,
I know how you want it, but if you don’t check your ass I am going to put you
out and your ass will not get close to my girl, I will lock her down so tight
it will be impossible. Are you clear on that?” Chief’s voice keeps raising and
I can see the hate he has for me and the hostility rising. His men around us are
ignoring their drinks now and the club noise has lowered so Chief’s voice is
being heard by everyone close to us.

Dad
puts his hand on Chief’s shoulder in a friendly manner and Chief shirks it away
and growls, “Callie isn’t here now and I don’t have to be nice, so keep your
damned hand off me,” he steps back and takes a defensive stance, “now you two
finish your drinks and get out until tomorrow.” He turns towards his VP and
motions towards his office and they turn and start to walk away but hesitate.

“I
don’t like this any more than you do but we have to see this through for all
our sakes. I am not used to waiting around. I take what I want, but I am trying
to show you some respect because of the past relationship you have with my dad,
but you are not making it easy. This will be settled tomorrow with or without
you. Callie will be told tomorrow, no us meeting, we will tell her.” I tell him
in a firm voice to let him know exactly how serious I am. He gives me a long
look and continues his walk to his office.

I
watch as Chief his VP, Driller and SAA, ZMan, walk into his office and slam the
door and then all eyes are back on us.

“Son
you better watch that temper with Chief, he’s not known for his patience. His
protective streak with that girl is infamous and with everything she’s been
through in her life, I can understand that. We need his cooperation and you are
pissing him off with that fucking attitude so check it. This can be done an
easier way and I don’t want a fucking war when all the dust settles around this
shit. Let’s get out of here.” I can tell dad’s patience with this situation has
run out but so has mine.

I
finish off my beer and walk out into the hot Texas night but my luck may have
just turned for the better.

As
we step out into the heat of the hot Texas night, I see Callie and her friends
are still in the parking lot. Apparently she doesn’t listen to her dad as well
as he thought and the prospects seem to be having problems with her and her two
friends, who have decided to talk on their phones instead of leaving. I
approach them cautiously and try not to draw any unneeded attention to me. I
feel my dad’s presence behind me but he is keeping his distance and watching
for any trouble that might come our way for not following Chief’s instructions.
I might as well take the chance.

“Baby
Girl” I call out the nickname I know only family is allowed to use for Callie
as I approach the group.

Callie
attention is solely on me and I see the most beautiful blue eyes. They are the
deepest blue I have ever seen, and I can see the true beauty she is all through
those eyes. I almost feel sorry for the things I am going to do to her.

“Who
the hell are you? No one calls me that anymore except my dad. Mr. Devil you are
not a man I want to speak to so go away.” She spouts off and trying to cover
the shock she is feeling in just hearing me call her an all too familiar name
that I shouldn’t have used.

“Well
the name is just Devil, as you damn well know, and you know Steel and Chief
have been friends for twenty plus years. Why the fucking attitude with me? I
haven’t even had a conversation with you yet. Look, I don’t have very long
before those two idiots over there get off their phones and I have to go so
let’s make this easy. I have information you and your family want. You are
going to help me out and I am going to help you out. We will talk tomorrow with
your dad and everything will be made clear. Just think about what you want most
in this world tonight. Life is short babe, and this will be the only chance for
what I’m offering. By the end of this weekend you will be mine and you may as
well wrap your mind around that.” I figure I am pushing my time limit here so I
just come out and give her the facts.

“Well
first off, Mr. Devil, I don’t know who you or this Steel man are. Second, my
dad made it very clear he doesn’t want me talking to you and I don’t question
my dad. And lastly, I have a boyfriend and I am not interested in you or your
games so we are done here.” She huffs out like a petulant child.

“Well,
little girl, you will change your tune tomorrow.” And I decide it is time to
get out of here. “And the next time you call me Mr.,” I look her straight in
the eye and let her know I am very serious about I am going to say, “I will
show exactly what I do to spoiled little girls.” And then I turn and walk away
and leave her gawking at me.

“Let’s
get out of here before the prospects call Chief,” I say to my dad when I get
back over to him.

“Yep,
wise choice son. Our intel man just texted and has something for us on the
girl.” We both pick up our stride and mount our bikes and ride out of the
parking lot for the ride back to town.