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I grabbed the arm and pushed it off, turning to find Penny. The woman was like a fucking leech all of a sudden, and I thought I’d made myself clear at Wet Dreams the other night.

“Penny…”

“I don’t know why you’re so grumpy with me, but let me fix it,” she pleaded, pawing at me like a desperate bitch. “Let me make you feel good.”

“Don’t fucking touch me,” I snapped, not giving a shit about upsetting her. “We’re done with the casual hookups.”

“Why?” she demanded, her eyes narrowing. “I thought we were having fun?”

I blew out a breath, knowing Diesel and Hunter were at the bar close by, watching our exchange. I’d been warned against fucking our employees, and this was why.

“Does this feel fun to you?” I snorted. “But I’m just not interested. I’m seeing someone.”

I swore her jaw almost hit the ground. “You’re dating someone?”

“No, I’m seeing them. Like, it’s casual but I hope it becomes more,” I said firmly, not wanting to say who since Luna wasn’t ready for anyone to know quite yet. “I don’t want anyone else.”

“Whoever they are, they won’t last. It takes a lot of woman to keep your interest,” she threw back as I started walking away. I wasn’t going to waste my breath arguing with her. I’d told her no, so it was her fault if she didn’t want to accept it.

I was surprised when I reached Luna and she instantly slid her hand into mine, pulling me against her front. “Are you okay?”

“You’re fucking her?!” Penny screamed, drawing most eyes in the room to us. “Over me?!”

I kept my face blank, tightening my hand in Luna’s to let her know it was fine.

“You want to know why I’d choose Luna over you?” I asked dryly, not stepping back from Luna who was gripping my hand tightly. “Because I could never love someone like you when I have her in my life. I’ve always made it very clear to you that we were casual, nothing more. You were fine with that. I never tricked you into my bed, and I’ve never lied to you about my intentions. It was just sex, Penny. But this?” I held up mine and Luna’s clasped hands. “Means more to me than getting laid.”

She took an angry step in our direction, and Mom was instantly between us, her arms crossed. “Either calm down or leave. It’s the only warning you’re getting.”

“But…” Penny sputtered, her back going straight as surprise covered her face.

“Don’t make me throw you out,” she said quietly, making Penny instantly shut her mouth and stalk off to sulk elsewhere. She wasn’t stupid enough to argue with Mom.

Mom turned to me, waggling her finger at us. “Does Hendricks know she’s here?”

“Yes. I picked her up, got the third degree about keeping her safe, and he knows she’s staying at ours tonight,” I said as I ticked the list off with my fingers. “And I told him if I’m drinking, someone will drive us home.”

“I bet that was fun.” She let out a chuckle, motioning to my eye. “Is that from Beckett? Jense said you two had an altercation.”

Luna let my hand go, so I stepped back to give her some space as I kept talking. “Yeah, we’re fine now.”

“Good. I’m sick of you kids attacking each other. Let me know when you two leave so I know you haven’t been kidnapped or anything.”

“Okay. Love you.” I gave her a smile and her expression softened.

“I love you too. Behave while you’re here.”

I motioned for Luna to follow me towards some of the seats in the back, and the moment we sat down, she spoke softly. “We’re not together, so if you want to see Penny…”

My head snapped around to face her, irritation washing through me. “You think I want her when I have you?”

Her face turned red, and she shifted uncomfortably as she averted her gaze from me. “I just thought…”

It was dark where we were sitting, so I didn’t hesitate to grab her waist and haul her into my lap to make her face me, ignoring her squeak of protest. She didn’t try to get back in her seat, and I couldn’t help the smirk that spread across my lips as her hand flattened against my chest to keep distance between us.

“I’m not even holding you in place. Don’t act like you don’t like this.”

She bit her lip, glancing over her shoulder nervously. “What if people see?”