Leather & Lace

Chapter 9: Even Patch Can’t Fix That

When I walked back into the house, I was surprised to see the boys were all picking up after themselves. But each of them stopped to stare at me as I walked through the door. I assumed all of them were curious about Dylan and who he was. But, Reaper surprised me when he asked “what did Douchebag Dylan want?“ I was slightly confused because I knew I hadn’t introduced him, but clearly he was aware of his name. Feeling somewhat confident in that moment, I thought maybe Reaper had a thing for me. And in my best smart ass way, I looked over at him and said, “how do you know his name? And did you do some research on me or something? Is that why you got all caveman possessive when you had to come put your arm around me?”

Patch and Dom stared between us. Reaper, never breaking, tough man exterior actually smirked a bit, did he let me down the eye and said, “if I didn’t have an old lady, I might think about playing with you for a night, but I don’t think Lorelei would appreciate me even looking in that way. Not to mention, Bones has already threatened every bone in our body if we even come around you in that way.” of course I was instantly embarrassed because I didn’t know any of them had girlfriends, or old ladies as they like to call it. I instantly apologize as my cheeks heated up. Dom laughed and said, “not even Patch could fix the damage that Lorelei would do not to mention Bones.”

I was still quite confused, but, I asked how Bones even knew about Dylan. I was informed that Ryan had talked to them many times about me and being concerned for I need to stay away from Dylan. That made much more sense seeing is how I didn’t know them, and they didn’t know me. Patch proceeded to tell me that Bones has decided that I am his surrogate daughter. He had a daughter once before, but apparently got involved with the wrong guy and he lost her. Of course, I was instantly sad for Bones. I know exactly what it’s like to lose someone who means that much to you. Pat started off again by saying, “since you’re hysteric daughter, in a way, it makes you a surrogate sister to the rest of us. I have an old lady too, her name is Gracie and you’ll meet her. But this man w***e over here, he’s single, but knows not to try and touch you.“ Smile $1 million smile, and it was quite cocky, and he said, “you can’t have an old lady when you look this good.“ At that point, I rolled my eyes.

Dom came over and put his arm on my shoulder, was joking around and asking me if I wouldn’t want a piece of him. I just smacked his arm and left. He of course feigned shock. But I could tell all of them would soon be like brothers to me.

The boys continue to help me clean up, but of course, had to be smart asses and ask why I didn’t have servants. I told them that when we bought this house, it wasn’t as beautiful as what it is now. These were projects that Ryan and I had done over the years. It was kind of a labor of love I guess. We wanted something nice for us. Something big enough to wear when he had a family he could be on one side when I had a family I could be on the other. As odd as it is, we were close and all each other had. And over time, we just got lucky with investments. Our luck wasn’t great when it came to Health, at least it could be with that.

I asked the guys if they wanted to get cleaned up to go to bed. It was kind of ritual for me and Bo sit on the porch and just listen to the peace and quiet.. I offered for them to join me, but Dom was the only one willing because the other two needed to talk to their girls before the night was over. Apparently, they knew they were on a special assignment, which involve a female, a female that they didn’t know.

Dom and I sat out back with Bo for at least five minutes before we spoke. it wasn’t an awkward silence, if anything, it was what I’m used to the silence and peacefulness. I guess the quiet finally got the better of Dom, because eventually he asked me what it was that I ever saw in Dylan in the first place. I acted like I had to think about it, but I didn’t. It made me laugh and that’s what I told him. At that time, things were getting sad and diagnosis were being thrown around, and I just needed some laughter. It was good at that. I didn’t hurt that. He isn’t bad looking either. He’s just an ass. I explained to Dom everything that went on. He’s that quietly and listened, never once interrupting me. But at the end, I knew he was mad. So I just asked that he not tell the other guys. He told me he would keep a secret for now, but when the time was right, he would need to repeat it. I was thankful that he could at least keep my secret for the time being.

At least an hour had passed by that Dom and I sat outside and listened to the quiet. We finally decided to go inside. When we did, reaper and patch we’re both done talking with their girls. I had plenty of rooms and all the beds were made, so I showed them all the rooms and told them they could pick anyone with the exception of Ryan’s old group. None of them questioned that.

I told them to make themselves at home and showed them where my room was just in case they needed me. And then Bo and I went on into my room to get ready for bed. We decided a little nice hot shower would help me sleep a little bit better. After all, I have been running around all day. So I got everything ready and went into my shower and Bo laid outside the shower door. When my body had been sufficiently steamed, I decided it was time to get out.

I typically don’t take clothes into the bathroom with me, because it’s an en suite with a nice luxurious walk-in closet. So walking into my bedroom with nothing but a towel on, typically is normal and I don’t have to worry about someone sitting on my bed. However, I walked out to find Dom sitting on my California king. Of course I screamed, I wasn’t used to that nor did I expect to see him. But, it was very easy to calm down, knowing that it was just one of the boys.

Here asked if I needed him to stay in my room with me, but, I definitely did not. I had slept alone in this house many times, but he reminded me that he was just down the hall. I was actually kind of thankful to have the boys in the house tonight for some reason. Usually, it’s just me, Bo, and a few guns. But tonight the house felt fuller.

As I climbed in the bed, Bo got in next to me. I typically leave my phone on the nightstand, but I decided I would play on it a little bit before I went to sleep. This was probably the wrong move.