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“No, I’ll take care of it. Now don’t argue with me. There is one thing I want from you right now.”

Her heart was pounding, her hands sweaty. “What would that be?” she asked, trying not to sound as scared as she was. She had never been this close to a man before, had never been intimate with anyone before, and she didn’t want him to know that.

“A ride home.”

Her fear and anticipation of being kissed by him again turned to anger, but before she could lash out at him he smiled then kissed her softly.

She thought he was crazy or maybe she was as he released her and she allowed herself to be taken control by this man, giving in to his orders, his demands, his way as she prepared to drive him home. But as he opened the door, Trevor pulled her into his arms and smiled at her right before he kissed her. It w

as crazy, but she was totally turned on by this. She just let Charlie kiss her, now Trevor was and all she could do was hope that Dante kissed her next.

When Trevor released her he whistled.

“Damn, woman, you taste real good.”

She shyly lowered her eyes and Dante took her wrist and pulled her to him next. He leaned back against the car and kissed her deeply. Pulling her against his chest.

When he finally released her lips, she was shocked. She pressed her forehead against Dante’s chest.

“I think I’ve lost my mind.”

“So should I drive?” Trevor asked and they chuckled.

She pulled back and took a deep breath. The three big men stared at her with hunger in their eyes and appeared less angry than usual.

“We’ll follow you guys,” Dante said as he and Trevor headed toward their truck. Charlie got into Lori’s car on the passenger side.

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“I’m surprised it’s this neat inside. From the looks of the exterior I was expecting—”

“A strange smell, a sticky seat, garbage everywhere?” she asked sarcastically as she started the engine and the loud noise replaced the uneasiness.

He turned in the seat to watch her as she drove.

“I have to stop at the convenience store on the way.”

“No problem. What do you have to get?”

“Ice cream and some M&M’s. I’m celebrating tonight.” She smiled and continued to drive down the road.

“What are you celebrating to be indulging in such pleasure as ice cream and M&M’s?”

“Getting my cast off actually and some other stuff,” she added with a smile as she turned the car around the corner and pulled into the parking lot.

She asked Charlie if he wanted anything then headed into the store. Her long, tan legs looked fantastic in the short, black uniform skirt. Charlie was tempted to make a move but his gut told him not to, so he denied himself the pleasure. He thought about Dante and Trevor. They were just as attracted to Lori as he was despite his lame denial. He was pretty much making a public statement anyway. By following her out of Carl’s and driving home with her with his brothers following, their point would be made.

Stay clear of Lori. She’s ours.

As he said the words and watched her make her purchase in the store, he felt his chest tighten. He gripped his knees and released an uneasy sigh. This was insane.

He watched her walk back to the car. He noticed the guys hanging out by the front staring at her. One guy said something but Lori ignored him. She just stared straight ahead. She acted tough, but he worried about her. She opened the car door but not before looking at his brothers who sat in the black pickup truck in the spot right next to her car. She got in, tried to adjust her skirt but it wasn’t budging and that was fine by him.

They talked about Carl’s place and some of the regulars.

“You should have someone walk you out at night. It’s not safe, especially wearing a uniform like that.” He couldn’t resist. If he wasn’t able to touch it, at least he could mention it.

“A short skirt doesn’t give a man a right to put his hands on me,” Lori told him all annoyed.