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He chuckled. “Yes, but it’s not what you’re thinking. Phoenix owns the property and everything on it. There are numerous businesses scattered throughout the land, including a dairy farm and a counseling center, but there’s also quite a bit of housing. Phoenix lets club members live here for free, so I have a house here and a room at the club.”

“Like a compound?” I asked.

“Yes, but there’s nothing fishy going on. All the businesses are on the up and up, and we’re free to leave whenever we want,” he explained.

I continued to stare out the window while he drove through the property to his house. The place was huge. I’d never seen anything like it. “What’s that?” I asked and pointed to what looked like a red barn in the distance.

“That’s the horse stables. They board and train horses, give riding lessons, and offer equine therapy. There’s another barn behind it you can’t see from here. That’s where Keegan breeds and raises racehorses.”

“Really? That sounds amazing.”

“After we get your car situation squared away, I’ll be happy to give you a tour of the place,” he said and pulled into the driveway of a beautiful Cape Cod style house.

“You get to live here for free?” I blurted.

“Yes,” he said. “Some members bought their own homes elsewhere, but I thought it was too good of a deal to pass up.”

“No kidding,” I agreed. “Can I become a member?”

He laughed, but I was only partially joking. I would totally join a motorcycle club if I got to live in a house like his for free. Well, if it was a club like the Blackwings.

I followed him inside and had to consciously keep my mouth from falling open when I saw how nicely decorated his home was. “Wow,” I breathed. “Your house is gorgeous.”

“Thanks,” he said. “But I can’t take credit for it. Shortly after Phoenix took over the property, Ember took it upon herself to have all the homes upgraded and redecorated.” He waved his hand around the room. “This is all her doing.”

“She did a great job.”

“I’ll be sure to tell her,” he said and gestured to the large sectional sofa in the living room. “Make yourself comfortable. I won’t be long.”

I sat down on the plush sofa and fought the urge to get up and explore his house. It was the kind of home I’d only ever dreamed of having, and I wanted to see more of it. The entire compound seemed like something out of a fairytale.

I was staring off into space daydreaming about rolling green hills and fields of wildflowers when Edge reappeared downstairs, freshly showered and looking sexy as hell with his messy wet hair.

“You ready?” he asked.

“Uh, yeah, sure. I mean, yes, if you are,” I stammered, mentally slapping myself and telling myself to get it together.

“I am,” he nodded and opened the front door. “After you.”

As we were walking to his truck, a black SUV came to a stop at the end of his driveway. Instinctively, I stopped walking forward and stepped behind Edge to shield myself. I held my breath as the car door opened and closed.

“Hey, Edge,” a familiar voice called. “Is that Evie with you?”

Edge moved to the side and placed his hand on the small of my back. “It’s okay. It’s just Ember,” he said before answering her. “It is.”

“I thought so,” she smiled and waved as she came closer. “What are you two doing today?”

“Evie’s car died, so I’m helping her find a replacement.”

“Are you looking for anything in particular?” she asked.

“No. Just something reliable and affordable,” I said.

She looked at Edge and cocked her head to the side. “What about my old car?”

“How much do you want for it?” he asked.

She turned her attention to me. “If you want it, you can have it.”