The Biker's Fate Chapter 240

Hatch

There was something seriously wrong with me. When I saw Maisie walk out of the dance studio, I lost my fucking mind. Damn she was stunning. Prettier than I remembered and when she saw me, she smiled shyly, and my dick took notice. I couldn't figure out what it was about this bitch that made me want more of her.

I knew she remembered me, but she couldn't seem to make eye contact and it was fuckin' cute how nervous she was. I could read every emotion on her face and I liked that a little too much.

After helping tear down Ace's old lady's rented space, I headed to the restaurant later than I wanted, but glad to see Maisie was still there. We had less time, but maybe that was a good thing.

She met my eyes as I approached, and I forced myself not to smile at the sight of her cheeks pinkening. But when she licked her lips, I imagined her mouth wrapped around my cock and I had to take a second to think about something else.

"Hey," I said, stopping at the table.

"Hi," she whispered.

"You came!" Poppy exclaimed with a smile.

"I did."

Maisie scooted further to the wall and I took it as an invitation to sit beside her.

"This is Grace," Poppy said. "She's my best friend."

I gave her a quick nod. "Hey."

Grace smiled. "Hi."

"Help yourself," Maisie said finding her voice. "We ordered a bit too much."

"Can we go play a game, please?" Poppy asked.

"Sure, love. We have to be out of here in twenty minutes, though." Maisie handed her daughter some money and the girls flitted off to the arcade area.

"You live around here?" I asked as I grabbed a slice of pepperoni and took a bite.

She shook her head. "Pearl. You?"

"Beaverton."

"Are you a mechanic?"

"Yeah. You?"

"CEO."

"No shit?"

She blushed again. "My husband and I started the company fifteen years ago. So, I suppose CEO's really a fancy title for buck stopper."

"Makes sense." I took another bite.

"He's dead now," she said so quietly I almost didn't hear it.

"Sorry to hear that."

She leaned her elbow on the table and settled her cheek in her palm. "What about you?"

"Divorced."

"Sorry to hear that," she mimicked.

"Don't be. Shoulda never married her," I said. "Your car runnin' okay?"

"Like a champ," she said. "I didn't even know there were fuses that would affect the starter. It would have been the last thing I checked."

"Your hair girl leave you stranded?"

Maisie rolled her eyes. "Technically, yes, she did."

"You wanna fill me in?"

"Not really." She sighed. "It's no big deal. She was busy, and you were there to help, so it's all good."

"What happened, Maisie?"

After a few seconds of hesitation, she filled me in, and I scowled. "Bitch."

"Yes, it wasn't very nice," Maisie agreed.

I dropped it and focused on her again. "Feel free to call me if you have any other problems with your car again. I'll be happy to have a look at it."

"That's kind of you, Hatch, but I don't have your number."

I chuckled as I wiped my hands and then held one out. "Give me your phone."

She handed it to me, and I loaded my contact information in it, sending myself a text so I'd have hers.

"Now you have my number."

She glanced at the screen. "And you have mine it would seem."

I grinned. "Weird."

Maisie chuckled. "Isn't it, though?"

Her phone buzzed in her hand and she sighed, firing off a text to someone. "I need to get Gracie home."

"I'll get you a couple boxes," I offered.

"No, it's okay." She shook her head. "We won't eat it, honestly. It'll just end up in the rubbish. Will you take it?"

"I'll take it if you're gonna chuck it."

"I really will chuck it. Pizza's not my thing and I don't want Poppy eating it on a regular basis."

I slid out of the booth and Maisie followed. She waved to Poppy whose face fell, but she tugged on Grace's arm and they finished up their game.

"My treat next time," I said.

Uncertainty covered her face as she studied me, but then she nodded, and I realized I'd been holding my breath just a little.

I smiled. "I'll call you."

"Okay," she said, her voice husky, quiet, and sexy as hell.

Poppy and Grace arrived, and Maisie gathered their coats.

"Bye Hatch," Poppy said, and I gave her a chin lift, then watched them walk out the door.