“We both know the damage to your back. You’re not going to be able to stand on your feet for long hours. What about when the kids get physical. If a fight broke out, you wouldn’t even be able to step between them for fear of damaging your back again.”
“That’s what security is for.”
Viper lifted a brow, knowing they both knew the score of her physical limitations.
“It’s nothing that we have to worry about tonight. We are going to relax and maybe have a little fun.”
“I am not in a ‘having fun’ kind of mood. You made sure the first man I have been interested in months is in bed with another woman, then tell me I am no longer fit to do a job I love. You’re making it hard for me to have fun.” Winter looked down at her hands.
“I’ll just have to do better, won’t I? Everyone else seems to be having a good time, don’t they?”
Winter kept her eyes away from the various members. Some were having a very good time.
“Let’s dance and see if we can’t put you in a better mood.”
“This is ridiculous, I can’t dance.” Rider and Jewell walked off the dance floor, her mouth opened to ask him to help her upstairs but thought better of it, remembering Beth’s warning.
“Chicken?” Viper taunted when he saw her change her mind about asking Rider.
“Kiss my ass.” She said looking frantically around the room, about to interrupt Evie’s orgasm when she saw two women that Winter assumed had been invited to the party approach the seating area where Viper and her were sitting. If she wasn’t feeling frustrated with her body before, these two just made it worse, dressed skimpily with curvy bodies that Winter couldn’t compete with in the best of health. Next to them her body was a bag of bones.
“Hey Viper.” One cuddled up next to him on the arm of the couch while the other slid seductively to her knees in front of him, her hands going to his thighs.
Winter stiffened as she watched the women’s familiarity with him.
“Tara, Stacy, you two having fun tonight?” Both women nodded their heads, gazing at him, leaving no doubt as to what was on their minds.
“Have you thought any more about letting us join the Last Riders?”
“I have told you no several times. My answer hasn’t changed.”
“Come on Viper, why not?”
“We only take on one or two new recruits a year, both slots are filled.
They pouted in unison. “Where are they?”
“One is in Ohio the other is right here.” Viper pulled Winter closer to his side.
Winter was going to deny it until their expressions made her angry. Her mouth tightened into a grim line.
“Her, you’re joking right?” Stacy asked.
“No.” Viper said, trying not to laugh. Winter was about to explode.
Winter sat with her mouth closed. If he was going to use her to get the twin bimbos off his back, she wasn’t going to interfere after the derogatory looks they were giving out.
“Whatever Viper, I bet she can’t do what we did for you the last time we were here.”
“That was back in the summer, months ago, but it did give a lasting impression. I think you girls should go find Knox.”
Disappointment filled both their faces. “Can we do something for you first?” The one on her knees covered his jean-covered cock with her hand, rubbing him. Viper’s hand caught hers.
“You’re going to need all your energy for Knox.” Viper said in a tone not to be ignored. They left reluctantly giving Viper wistful glances.
“Knox already has...” Winter said watching them approach Knox.
“The more the merrier with Knox. He can handle them.”
Winter turned her head not even wanting to talk anymore. Viper rose, picking her up into his arms.
“What are you doing?’
“I feel like dancing.”
“I can’t dance.” Winter protested.
“Yes, you can.”
Viper stood on the edge of the floor letting her feet slip to the floor. Turning her to face him, he slid his arms around her slowly, swaying back and forth. Winter hadn’t danced in years; when they had dated, he never took her. She used to love to dance when she was in college. She would go out with her friends on the weekends just to dance. She allowed herself to soften against him, swaying to the music. The beat was too fast for how they were moving but it felt so good to be on her own two legs and doing something normal again. Winter began enjoying herself for the first time in a long time.
The next song was slower and someone turned the overhead lights off, just leaving the lights on at the side tables, giving the room a soft glow. After another slow dance, Viper lifted her and carried her to an ottoman that was placed at the back of the room. Winter was surprised no one was sitting on it even though the room was crowded.