Total pages in book: 157
Estimated words: 145088 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 725(@200wpm)___ 580(@250wpm)___ 484(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 145088 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 725(@200wpm)___ 580(@250wpm)___ 484(@300wpm)
When Stefani squinted at Hammer’s boot, he tentatively pulled it out, so she could close the door and release the chain. Seconds later, she swung it open and stepped out in all her leisurewear glory. She didn’t wear a bra, so it was hard not to stare down at the massive tits pushing at the front of her tank top and stretching the numbers printed there, but the distraction earned Hammer a poke in the chest.
“Seriously? You’re here for my sister?”
Ha. So she was waiting for him to make a move.
But despite excitement buzzing in his veins, Hammer leaned over her with a serious expression. Women liked frowny guys. “He had the accident while I was on my way to yours. Figured he might keep your sister busy.”
Stefani glanced at Dex, and Hammer could swear he could see her weighing the options in her head. Roses and gothic-looking swirls covered the skin of her chest and ran all the way to the jaw. Hammer could sense her uncertainty in the air and wished to squeeze her long neck to feel its frantic pulse.
“Why is he cuffed?” Stefani asked in the end, stepping back toward the door. “I told you I won’t be dealing with any more of your psycho bullshit!” Yet despite the harsh words, she pulled on the big bun on top of her head, releasing a cascade of long dark hair.
Hammer smirked. “Come on. Are you really telling me you teased me for no reason?” he asked, pulling Dex in and shutting the door with a little kick.
Stefani licked her plump, doll-like lips and took a step back, but she wouldn’t have opened the door and let him in if she didn’t want him here.
“I didn’t tease you, I told you not to call me!”
Dex cleared his throat. “I’m kinda bleeding and in pain over here.”
Dull footsteps came from somewhere down the corridor decorated with many shelves full of potted plants, but then the door at the end opened and a woman peeked out. “Stef? What’s going on?”
Hammer had never actually met Kate, Stefani’s sister, since they agreed to only meet up when she was out at work, but with her nice brown updo, glasses, and a dark blue robe, she did look like someone who could afford an apartment this large.
Kate stilled, staring at them with dread all over her face, but Dex smiled nevertheless.
“Hey, I heard you’re a fantastic plastic surgeon?” he said as if he didn’t notice the tension in the air. “I’m happy to barter.”
He and Hammer both flinched when Kate left the room and marched toward them with a guard dog-worthy roar. “Stefani! What did I tell you about seeing those kinds of guys? And why are they here, at my place?” She then stilled, glaring at her sister. “Did you invite them over?”
Stefani shifted in place, sizzling under Kate’s scrutiny. “Do I look like I’m dressed for a date?”
Kate shook her head. “In the past, Stef!
“I never met your sister before,” Dex added, making Kate stall for a few seconds.
“Wait. Did you do it in my bed? I’m gonna kill you if you had a sweaty biker in my fucking sheets!” she said, recovered.
Hammer scowled, offended, but if he was to make the women play to his tune, loosening them up was imperative.
“I can tell you if you tell me which bed is yours,” he offered as Kate snapped her head toward him with a deep scowl that told him it hadn’t been the right thing to joke about.
She closed her eyes, exhaled, and glared at her sister. “We’ll talk about this when they leave, Stef.”
Hammer raised his hands to show that he had nothing to hide. “Look, I’m sorry we disturbed you, but I need to talk to Stefani real quick. Could you have a look at my friend’s face in the meanwhile? He’s really precious about it.”
Dex sighed. “I know you can’t tell right now with all the grime, but I have a face that makes moms pass me their babies to hold, and I’d love to keep it that way.”
Kate wasn’t having it and instead glared at Hammer. “Is he dangerous?”
“Harmless.”
“Then why is he cuffed?” she raised her voice.
“Club business.”
Kate wrapped her arms on her chest and stared into his eyes after letting her gaze linger on his club patch. “Should I call them to make sure?”
Blood buzzed in Hammer’s head, and he snarled. “Do not contact them, or they might blame you for what I’m currently dealing with. Just… please, help him with that cut, and we’ll be on our way.”
She stiffened, but the magical word please did its job and seemed to make her ponder what to do instead of demanding they leave as soon as possible.
“Fine, but only once you release him.”
Dex beamed at her. “I don’t even mind anymore at this point.”