“I like that.” She pressed her head against his and took several deep breaths. Yes, she could handle being Curse’s property. For once, she wanted to let go, and the only person she trusted was Curse.
Chapter Eleven
Staring into his wardrobe, Curse placed the last dress he’d taken from Mia’s house. Using the house to live in wasn’t an option seeing as the club owned it and he was hogging it from the others. Devil didn’t mind him spending time at the house, but his president made him aware of others needing it.
“How does Mia feel about moving in?” Ripper asked, leaning against the door to his room. He was at the clubhouse where a lot of the members were. Vincent kept stopping by along with Devil. Both men were clearly concerned about Frederick’s visit to Piston County.
“She doesn’t want to move in, but I’m not giving her a choice. This is where we’re going to stay when we’re not at her mother’s.” She wouldn’t fuck when they were at her mother’s. Mia had warned him that morning that she wouldn’t ever be able to sleep with him with the risk of her mother hearing him.
“You’re taking a lot of risk with this woman.”
“What about Judi? Didn’t you take a lot of risk with her?” He closed the wardrobe and turned to look at his friend. Curse had been the one Ripper called when Judi killed a man. He was able to clean a way a lot of mess. Dale wouldn’t have been a problem if it wasn’t for Jerry’s involvement.
“She’s different.”
“No, she’s not. She was the club princess. Devil’s daughter and yet you fucked her.”
“Shut the fuck up, Curse. You know not to say shit like that about my woman.” Ripper was shaking his head. His hands were fisted at his sides.
“Then don’t say shit about Mia. She’s going to be my woman, and you’ll show her the same kind of respect you’re telling me to show Judi.” Curse folded his arms over his chest.
“Judi was part of the club long before she became my old lady.”
Curse shrugged. “I actually don’t care. She won’t say anything, and I love her.”
The other man was silent as he let that bombshell out.
“You love her?”
“Yes, I’m in love with her, and when this visit is over we’re getting married. That’s how serious I am about all of this.” Running fingers through his hair, he moved toward his free drawer and pulled out a fresh shirt. He was seeing Devil in a few minutes, and he wanted to be clean for when he went to Mia’s place. They were spending the night with her mom.
“You’re really serious about all this,” Ripper said.
“I know. Who would have thought?”
“How’s Ashley taking it?”
“She’s taking it fine,” Ashley said, rounding the corner. There was a smile on her lips. “Hey, can we talk?”
Curse looked at Ripper. “Are we done?”
“Yeah, we’re done. I’ll let Judi know you’re getting married.”
Before he could say anything Ripper was out of the door. Ashley chuckled.
“You’re doomed now. Everyone will know and give you shit.” She closed the door, giving them privacy.
“What’s this all about?” he asked.
“I know Mia told you the truth, and I appreciate you not taking any anger out on her.” Ashley locked her fingers in front of her. He noticed she wore long jeans and a shirt that didn’t cling to her body. The sudden change in her clothes was a surprise.
“I wouldn’t blame Mia for anything you’ve done. What’s going on?” He pointed at the clothes.
“I didn’t feel like being on display. The club, Chaos Bleeds, you guys mean a lot to me. I know come Friday we’re going to have some trouble heading our way. I don’t want to stand out.” She ran her palms down her thighs.
Curse knew she’d been talking with Devil and Jerry in private. He didn’t know what about, but his suspicions rose.
“Honey, you’re going to stand out.”
Ashley was beautiful. He’d have to be blind not to see how beautiful she was, but his heart belonged to Mia.
“I’m going to do everything in my power to help you guys out on Friday.”
“There’s nothing you can do.”
“I’ve been talking with Jerry and Devil. There might be something I can do. It’s the least I can do.”
Curse stared at her for several seconds. What could Jerry or Devil have said to her? Why would she do this?
“Why?” he asked.
“I owe Mia my life. Prom night was supposed to be the moment we moved on. She was going away to college, and I was going to join her to get away from my dad.” Ashley shook her head. “He wasn’t always a monster, but that’s no excuse. She saved me that day and took a part of herself away. Mia sacrificed so much in her life.” She licked her lips. “I’m sorry you don’t get to see who she really was. There was a time when Mia would be so happy. She loved everything, life, family, dogs, pets, animals. Whoever was near her would be infected with such love. I took that away the day she killed my father.”