The Thunder Wolves MC - Lexie (Book #9)

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Iron

Every year since my dad died and my mom moved my sister and me to a new town and new state, I have always gone back and visited my father's grave. When I was a kid, my mom always made sure to take me back during summer breaks from school. In the beginning, my sister would also go with us. But as she got older, she didn't want to go. She was only five or six when our dad died and didn't have many memories of him. I, on the other hand, had been nine or ten when he died and had several memories of the guy. And even though I know a lot more about him now than I did when I was a kid, like why my mom was forced to move us back then. I still made it a point to go and visit his grave. This year I made the trip earlier than usual, making it back for my visit for his birthday rather than over the summer. I never stayed in Texas long, only a day or two. Just long enough to visit his grave and rest from the drive. Then I would head back, driving through, stopping and staying a day or two, or even just a night visiting one of The Thunder Wolves MC's many chapters. I was a member of the original chapter with my uncle, Bear, and my mother's boyfriend, Tiny. I joined with Tiny's backing when I was eighteen and never regretted the decision. That was around seven years ago now. One of my cousins was also a club member but belonged to a different chapter a few hours away from the original one. Jax offered several times for me to transfer, but I always turned him down. Even still, I visited with his chapter often, including on my trips back from Texas.

This trip was no different as I pulled into the clubhouse parking lot just after six in the afternoon. Several of the guys greeted me as I joined the group that was hanging out. "Iron." Jax stepped out of the clubhouse, greeting me. Both of us gave each other a quick bro hug. Even with Jax being several years older than me, we were still fairly close. "Perfect timing. Rooster wants us to check out a bar on the other side of town. Rumor is the owner is thinking of selling, and you know Rooster, always up for a new business to add to his ever-growing arsenal."

"Nice, I am up for a night out." A large smile spread across Jax's face. "Perfect, then let's all head out, boys. Rooster gave me his card, so drinks are on him tonight." The dozen or so guys outside the club cheered, making a lot of noise as we all followed Jax out. A night out with the guys always was a good night. Not all of them ended with getting waisted, but sometimes it happened. Tonight was one of those nights. Pulling into the parking lot of the bar, we could already see the place did good business. So why did the owner want to sell? Maybe retirement. That was about the only reason I could see based on tonight. But knowing Rooster, he would be watching the bar for a few weeks and seeing how the business went over time. The guy was good with his money and even better at ensuring his guys had well-paid jobs. He never went into a business if it meant losing money in any way.

The place was fairly big with a couple of pool tables, dart boards, a dance floor area, a small stage giving the place the option to have a live band, and a good-sized sitting area with tables. The bar sat on one side of the room, taking up nearly the whole wall. Standing behind the bar were two bartenders, and walking around the room were a couple of girls with trays making them waitresses. Walking over to the bar Jax ordered everyone a round of shots along with beers for after and let the bartender know all of us were ordering off the same tab.

Getting our shots, we took them first and then grabbed our beers off the bar. Joining the rest of the people in the bar. Some of the guys headed over to the pool tables and joined in with those already playing. Some of the guys found tables to sit and bull s**t. I joined those seated at the tables and meant to participate in the conversation with them but was distracted when my eyes fell on a group of women on the other side of the bar. Well, actually, one of them in particular. They were all laughing as they tried to talk the one that had caught my eye into going out on the dance floor. She was breathtaking.

Her skin looked like caramel. Her dark brown hair with lighter brown highlights fell over her shoulders as she laughed and shook her head. The skin-tight white dress she wore left nearly nothing to the imagination. Her chest and rounded ass accentuated her hourglass figure.

Finishing my beer, I watched as the beauty's friends got her out on the dance floor and danced with them. Leaving the table, I got another drink before heading over to make my move. It didn't take much, and I had her attention. A few of the other guys joined me, flirting with her friends. For the next couple of hours, we added drinks to our tab. After which, I gave Lex, as her friends called her, a ride back to her place. Which, let's be honest, I probably shouldn't have driven, but she said her place wasn't far, and we made it back just fine. Walking her up to her apartment, I ensured she made it inside. I wasn't exactly expecting her to pull me inside with her, but I also wasn't going to say no. Following her in, I had to grab her hips, making sure she didn't fall backward as we walked in. Reaching behind me, I closed the door and quickly had to grab hold of her again as she kicked her shoes off.

Following her into her room, I nudged that door closed as well. Pulling my cut off, I placed it over the back of a chair she had just inside the room before pulling my shirt off. During that time, she worked on unbuckling my belt, unbuttoning my pants, and pulling the zipper down. As my pants fell, I turned both of us around so we were both facing her door, allowing her to use that to help keep her steady as I unzipped her dress and unclasped her bra. Kicking my boots off along with my pants and boxers as I turned her back around. Pushing her back against the door, I closed the distance between the two of us. Her mouth moved with mine the moment our lips touched. Moving my hands down her sides, I gripped her thighs, lifting her off the floor. The move may not have been the best idea because I wasn't near as steady on my own feet as I thought I was. I definitely had more than usual tonight and shouldn't have driven even the couple of miles back to her place. But too late to worry about that.

Pulling her away from the door, I barely got us both turned around and to her bed before losing my balance completely. Landing with her back on the bed, I did my best not to land with all my weight on top of her. It didn't matter, though. She didn't seem at all fazed, and I didn't stop to make a big deal out of it. Moving from her mouth, I moved down her body, exploring as much of her as possible. In the process, I removed her underwear, leaving both of us completely naked. Leaving her on her bed, I retrieved a condom from my pants. I always made sure to at least have one on me at all times. Not that I thought I would get some every time I left the house. But because I always wanted to be prepared just in case.

Sitting up in bed, she moved to the edge, taking the condom from me. Opening the package, I watched as she pulled the condom out and rolled it over my shaft, slowly running her hand over me. Leaning down, I pushed her back down on the bed, climbing back over her. Taking my time, I made sure she was well taken care of before finishing. As I pulled out, I noticed the condom started to not come with. Slightly freaking out, I had to reach between us to help make sure the condom came all the way out. From the looks of it, I was able to pull it out without any issues, so I didn't worry about it. Laying down with her, I let myself sober up the rest of the way while she fell asleep. Staying the night was not my plan. And I know it was a d**k thing to do, but I didn't stay. Once I was sure I would be good to drive the rest of the way home, I headed out.

Making sure I had everything before I left, ensuring the apartment door was locked behind me. It was around five or so in the morning as I climbed on my bike. I could head out now and make it home in time to get a couple of hours of sleep before I had to be at my mom's and Tiny's for Sunday dinner.