The Biker's Fate Chapter 61

Payton

Because I had no idea what Alex would be wearing, I chose to dress down a little. I wore a dark pair of jeans, a festive red sweater with a deep V-neck and a black lace cami underneath it. My knee-high black boots finished off the outfit and because they were my favorite, I felt extra comfortable.

I was standing in the kitchen when I heard the doorbell ring. Since Macey and Dallas had arrived thirty minutes ago, I knew it had to be Alex. "I'll get it."

I rushed to the foyer, my heart racing in anticipation. I smoothed my hands over my jeans and then pulled open the door, my breath leaving my body. I didn't think Alex could get better looking, but he wore dark jeans, almost black, a dark blue button up shirt, open at the throat, and a pair of black boots that looked in better shape than his regular motorcycle boots.

I smiled. "Hi."

"Hey, baby," he whispered, his eyes raking over me. "This is my sister, Kayla."

Kayla looked a lot like her brother. And I mean, a lot. I looked a little like my siblings, but mostly like Brock, so people figured out we were related, but Kayla was the feminine version of Alex and she was beautiful. Long blonde hair, the same blue eyes as her brother, and she was tall and slim... model slim. Her hair was bigger than I was used to and her makeup was heavier, but she was gorgeous. I shook her hand and smiled.

"Nice to meet you, hon," Kayla said.

"You too."

"Hi, Payton," Lily said, unable to stand still.

"Hi." I hunkered down in front of her. "You look beautiful, sweetheart."

She wore a red dress with black tights and black sparkly shoes. Her blonde hair had been pulled back at the sides and curled, and she wore pink lipgloss.

"Fank you," she said.

"My nieces are all downstairs and you know what they're doing?"

"What?"

"They're watching Frozen."

Her eyes got wide. "They awa?"

I nodded. "Do you want to join them?"

She looked up at her father. "Can I, Daddy?"

"Let's meet everyone and then, yes, baby girl, you can."

Lily jumped up and down. "'Kay, Daddy."

I rose to my feet. "Come on in and I'll introduce you to the masses."

They stepped inside and Alex's hand brushed my back before I led them into the great room where all of the adults were congregated. I was grateful my family hadn't followed me to the door, but now, they stared at Alex in open interest.

"Everyone, this is Alex, Kayla, and Lily," I said, and the group rose enmasse, and the next few minutes were spent with introductions.

I was glad Alex at least knew Brock and Dallas. I was confident they would make him feel included. I was a little concerned about Kayla, but then Kristen and Bailey descended on her, commenting on how beautiful she was, and Kayla was returning the compliments, so it appeared she was well in hand.

"I'm just going to show Lily where the other kids are," I said.

Lily grabbed onto Hawk's leg, but he knelt beside her and pulled her close. "I'm coming baby girl. I'm not going anywhere."

"Okay, Daddy," she said, and he rose to his feet.

Lily slipped her tiny hand into his big one and Alex smiled at me. "She's good."

I nodded and led them to the basement stairs. We arrived at the double doors just as "the song" started and I heard the voices of Elizabeth and Molly singing at the top of their lungs. I watched Lily's face brighten as we walked into the entertainment room. Billy, my seven-year-old nephew (and Molly's brother) was in the corner, headphones on and his face stuck in a gaming device. The baby, Callie who was two, was doing her best to keep up with her cousin and sister, a big grin on her chubby face as she bobbed to the music.

I grabbed the remote and paused the television, my nieces turning in annoyance to face me. "I want you to meet Lily. Lily, this is Elizabeth and Molly."

Elizabeth grinned and made her way to Lily. "Hi Lily. Do you want to watch Frozen with us?"

Lily nodded and looked up at Alex.

"I think Lily wants to know her Dad is close," I said.

"If you want to see your dad, I'll take you okay?" Elizabeth said. "You just let me know."

Lily released Alex's hand and rushed to my niece. I gave Elizabeth the remote with a grin. "You're the bomb."

Elizabeth giggled. "I know, Auntie, I know."

Alex and I watched the girls for a few minutes, but since Lily appeared totally comfortable, we took the distraction to leave the game room. I led Alex back toward the stairs, but found myself pulled into the room closest to the stairs. The room was my mother's craft room and typically a mess, which meant the door was usually closed. But for whatever reason, it was open and I found myself pushed against the wall and kissed almost to the point of no return.

"Fuck, baby," Alex whispered, dropping his forehead to mine once he broke the kiss. "I have missed you."

"You have?"

"Yeah." He stroked my pulse.

"Me too," I rasped. "You have no idea."

"I think I do." He smiled. "You look incredible."

"Thank you. So do you." I licked my lips. "I kind of want to peel you out of those jeans."

"Do it."

I squeezed my eyes shut. "You're killing me."