The anniversary ride, which had been suspended because of the malicious report, was approved again a week later. In the past, the lead position had belonged only to the President. Sienna had always believed that the person riding beside him would be her. But now, in front of every member, Knox saved the back seat for me. He didn't put the helmet on me himself. Instead, he asked first, "Would you like to ride with me?" I took the helmet marked TROUBLE and fastened it myself. "As long as you don't ride past my window at two in the morning again." Laughter broke out around us. Knox laughed too, then turned to the Black Vultures. "Nora doesn't need to be weak to deserve protection. She has the right to question me and point out the club's mistakes." His hand settled at my waist. "But

