The Biker's Chameleon

Rebecca (Chapter 5)

Once he gets us to Al's Bar and Grill I get out before the truck is even shut off.

"Wait!"

"He's sleeping, be quiet."I scold him immediately.

"Sorry I just... I want to make sure you are okay..."

"I'm fine."Told that lie a dozen times now... oh well.

"Rebecca... really? are you really fine?"

"Yes."No.

"Why did you move here? with a baby?"

"He is 18 months. not a newborn. It is perfectly normal for a Mama to want a better place for her son."A better place far far far away from the boy's i***t father.

"Where were you from that was so bad?"

Nosey freaking biker caveman."Wisconsin."He doesn't need to know what part.

"The cheese state... that's at least a 14 hour drive from here..."

13 and a half. It was 13 and a half long hours, but let him think what he wants. He doesn't need to know every detail.

"So who are you running from? A controlling parent? An ex? A scandal?"

"Why the heck would I tell you if I was running?"He hit the nail on the head and doesn't even know it.

I watch as he steps closer and gently grabs my shoulders looking at me seriously. His deep brown eyes lock on mine and I can't help but hold my breath as he studies every inch of my expression.

"You're in danger?"

Yes "No"Yes, and you are also dangerous.

"Stay at the clubhouse. We can sort this all out. You and the boy can have my room and I'll make sure no one hurts either of you."

Yes... please... No! Get a grip, you don't need a man! No, I will absolutely not fall for another man's tricks. I will not be another perfect girlfriend for a guy who wants to change everything about me until I don't even know who I am anymore. It's not happening. Not unless I absolutely have to for my son."No."

"Please. I want to know you are safe. Al is already locked up. The business will be shut down. We'll help you with it, get it running. Please..."

Could I wrap this man around my finger instead of the other way around... will he fall for me if I give him the chance? No... No, no boyfriends. No men. The only man I need in my life is the one sleeping in my arms. My Matthew. No one else."No. I will figure it out myself."

"No? Stubborn woman, you need to stay in the clubhouse. Whatever you're running from can't get to you there."

I shift Matthew in my arms and sigh. this guy is freaking persistent. However if I do live in his room at the clubhouse... and they pay for all the bills, then I'd be getting exactly 87% of the total profits with basically only half the cost of my materials as expenses.It would be a win win for me... and as soon as I save up enough I will hightail it with Matthew and disappear for good.

"Fine."

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Taz

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Relief floods over me from that one simple word, and without even thinking about it I crush her into a hug. Sure, I'm well aware she is probably using the club's offered benefits to her advantage, but she'll be safe. And there is something about her that makes me want to do everything in my power to protect her. I just don't know what it is yet. I'll figure it out, Rebecca... I'll figure out why you feel so special to me, Little Miss Cheesehead.

"Good. Come back with me then. We can get your luggage and I'll bring you back, help you settle in... in the clubhouse you'll be my girlfriend, by the way. that way no one else tries laying claim to you. Got it?"

"Don't expect me to melt at your touch just because I'm saying yes now. I don't cave easily."

"Completely understandable." Gosh... this woman has no right to be that cute. It has to be illegal.

"Okay. So... what do I do then with the apartment above the bar and grill?"

"You could rent it out?" What else would she do with it? Surely not make it a part of the salon dress design place she has in mind.

For someone so minimalist in her attire she sure has a girly girl idea for that place. I can't help but wonder if it is a cover... if maybe she is pure tomboy under the girly salon idea... or if maybe she is the biggest girly girl ever and is hiding it cuz she is embarrassed... Only time will tell...maybe she doesn't even know who she is, some new mom's do seem to go through some kind of crisis eventually... but nah, she ain't that kind of girl... is she?