The days following their passionate night together were a whirlwind of new experiences for Emma. She found herself spending more time at the clubhouse, slowly getting to know the other members of the Steel Wolves. While she still felt like an outsider at times, she was starting to understand the unspoken rules that governed their world—the bonds of loyalty, the importance of respect, and the fierce protectiveness they had for one another.
Jax was often busy with club business, his role as one of the senior members keeping him occupied. Emma could sense his frustration at being pulled away from her, especially with the other women still casting curious glances her way. But he never let her feel abandoned. Whenever he could, he would find her, pulling her close for a quick kiss or a whisper
