Page 37 of Loki’s Spellbinder (Hunters Creek Archangel’s Warriors MC #14)

Unable to resist, I swung Braelyn away from the door and opened it. Ajax burst out laughing. His gaze never left Brae. I glanced over to find her pretending to straighten her top and fluff her hair.

“Yeah, she fits right in. If you two need to be alone, we can show you a more private closet.” He winked.

“No, that’s alright. This was just the warm-up. We’ll go home later and be up for several hours. My man has stamina. Although by the looks of Jessica, you must’ve hauled her in here almost nine months ago,” Braelyn told him and winked.

An almost-ready-to-pop Jessica was almost in tears from laughter, and Ajax was roaring.

As I grinned and passed him, he slapped me on the back.

I noticed he hauled his woman into the bathroom, so maybe he wasn’t kidding.

Jess was barely over two weeks from her due date. This could be their last chance.

I remarked on it as we made our way to the common room. “So, do you think we’ll be like that when we have kids? Trying to find a place to hide to have sex?”

“Maybe. Although this late in her pregnancy, she might be asking him to sex her up to make her go into labor.”

“What? Can that happen?”

“Oh, honey, it can, and yes, women do it. You carry around all that weight, have your whole body change, have a living being inside of you for almost a year, and see if you’re not desperate. Just be warned. I may be dragging you into every bathroom and closet we pass when I’m at that stage.”

“You won’t hear me complain,” I said, wiggling my eyebrows.

She was about to respond when Player came up to me. “Hey, Braelyn, sorry to interrupt, but can I borrow your man for a moment? It’ll only take a minute.”

“Sure. I’ll be out with the others, seeing who stayed. See you soon,” she said. I gave her a quick kiss, and then she was gone.

“Sorry about that. I didn’t want to say it in front of her. I didn’t know a delivery came earlier until I took Saylor home. She’s tired, and that’s when I saw it. One of the prospects must’ve put it on the porch. I thought you might want it tonight if you plan to stay late.”

“A box?” I gave him a puzzled look.

“Yeah, it contained something slick, black, and with lettering on it.”

My confusion changed to joy. “Are you kidding me? I was just wishing I had it. Brae and I were talking about showing that I was on the do-not-touch list.”

“That’ll do it. I hid it behind the bar. It’s in the box. Do you want me to get it and bring it to you?”

I thought for a moment, then shook my head. “No, I think out there is where I’ll do it, and there’s no time like now. Thanks, man.” I slapped his back.

We walked back to the common area. I saw with satisfaction that it seemed that the old ladies hadn’t left yet. Hurrying over to Braelyn, who was talking to Jocelyn, I caught her hand.

“I hate to cut in, but I need to steal her for a minute, Joc. I’ll bring her back.”

Jocelyn waved us to go. As I tugged my woman to the bar, she was sputtering.

“L-Loki, what has gotten into you?”

“You’ll see, Spellbinder. I want you to stand right here and face the room. Don’t turn around,” I warned.

She rolled her eyes at me, but she did as I asked.

I rounded the bar and saw the box tucked there. I pulled it out and lifted the lid. Inside sat the cool, black leather cut. I took it out and held it behind me as I rejoined her. When I reached Braelyn, I yelled loudly, making her jump.

“I need everyone’s attention!”

There was music playing softly in the background. Raff turned it down. Eyes and heads turned to focus on us.

“Loki, what are you doing?” my woman hissed.

“Shh, you’ll see,” I whispered. “Sorry for the yell. I wasn’t planning this, but I had to do it when Player told me what he found at his house a few minutes ago.

As you all know, I went to Georgia to help our friends and ended up with far more than I ever dared hope for.

Braelyn, fortunately, took pity on me and admitted she has the same feelings for me that I have for her.

However, you know that it’s never official until something all-important comes. ”

I paused to hear her inhale. Her wide eyes glanced over at me.

I winked and held out the cut. She clapped her hands and grabbed for it.

The crowd cheered and laughed. She could hardly stand still as I showed it to her.

She put her hand over her mouth when she read Property of Loki on the back, but she traced the name Spellbinder on the front.

As I slipped it on her shoulders, I told the room, “Let me officially introduce all of you to my old lady, Spellbinder. If a man was ever put under love’s spell, it was me.”

Once she had it on, I twirled her around to face me, then captured her mouth in a passionate kiss.

There were whistles, cheers, words of encouragement to kiss her more, and the slightly bawdy comments that could be said and go over the kids’ heads.

I didn’t know if I would’ve stopped kissing her if she hadn’t been pulled away from me.

I was ready to punch a brother for doing it, but froze when I saw it was Bull.

“I need to hug my newest. You can wait,” he said with a chuckle.

That signaled the others to crowd around us and offer handshakes, hugs, and kisses.

By the time they’d all gotten a turn, I was able to pull her back into my arms. I held her pressed to me.

I had a feeling we wouldn’t stay too long.

We watched as several of the women regathered their kids and wished everyone a good night.

Most of their men would go home with them.

Those who planned to stay would walk their families to their houses.

Eventually, Braelyn and I found a table after I refreshed our drinks.

The couples who remained and joined us were Tank and Brynlee, Payne and Jayla, Joker and Raina, and Outlaw and Tarin.

The women talked about the upcoming Christmas celebration and the work the women did each year.

Braelyn was excited at the prospect. It seemed the Pagans didn’t go to this extent.

Tank explained we hadn’t either until Jocelyn met Bull, and then, as kids and more old ladies were added, the more extravagant it got.

None of us minded, and it sure made the season festive and happy around the clubhouse.

By the time I prospected, it had already been well established.

While we guys added to the discussion here and there, we were more focused on grumbling about the end of our riding weather.

There was nothing worse for a biker than to lose the warmth.

Did that mean we put our bikes up until spring?

No, but it sure was a lot more uncomfortable riding, and the number of layers increased.

For the diehard riders, we even rode in winter, except if the roads were covered in snow and ice or the wind chill was below freezing. Then we’d choose a cage.

“Honey, that reminds me, we’ll have to go car shopping soon. The insurance company will soon pay for mine being totaled,” Brae said.

“We will, I promise. I’m sure someone here can get you another Challenger,” I told her.

“A Challenger, sweet. How does it drive?” Joker asked.

“It was a great car. I wasn’t too upset to be in a cage when it was that one,” I admitted.

“Yeah, I almost had to fight to get to drive it. He’s lucky. I don’t let just anyone drive my baby,” Brae told Joker.

“I had to sign over my life if I scratched it. Thank God the wreck wasn’t my fault,” I teased.

We were laughing while Brae was jabbing my ribs.

Then the door opened and the hang arounds and bunnies came in.

God, I hated this so much. I covertly watched Braelyn’s face to see her reaction.

She stared at them, but her expression was calm.

The other old ladies barely glanced at them.

I didn’t know if that meant they weren’t bothered anymore or they chose to ignore them.

Suddenly, Brae said to those around the table, “I’ve gotta ask you ladies something. Do you think they don’t feel the cold or that they go home and lie in a tub of hot water for hours to thaw? I admire their confidence to dress that way, but I couldn’t do it.”

“I couldn’t wear them either. As for your question, I think they spend hours in hot water, under a heated blanket, and God knows what else.

I wonder what their lives are like that they want to do this.

I know you guys don’t care about that aspect when hooking up with them.

And as superficial as it was, I can see why.

It’s sad, though, when you delve into the why of it,” Raina added.

“Brother, if you want to head off any trouble, be smart and announce to them that you’ve claimed an old lady,” Tank advised. I thought it was a good idea.

“Do you think all the ones coming tonight are here?” I asked.

The guys scanned them and then nodded in agreement. “Yeah, that looks like the usual number. If more come later, I have no doubt someone in those two groups will tell them. All three of our bunnies are here,” Payne said.

“I’m not asking for specifics, as I told you, Loki. But I do think it would be beneficial for me to know who is a bunny,” Brae stated.

Wanting to get it over with, I launched into telling her. I subtly pointed as I named them. Drawing their attention to me was the last thing I wanted to do. I was counting the minutes until I could graciously leave.

“First, know that they come and go, mainly for their reasons, which we don’t ask about.

We don’t make them do what they do. They’re sent off with good luck wishes when they want to leave.

There have been a rare few that we kicked out for their actions.

Okay, let’s start with Vida. She’s been here the longest. She’s been here for over four years.

Next is Shantal. She’s been here about two years, I think.

And then the latest, just joined at the beginning of this year, is Marley.

” As I said each name, I indicated which woman I was referring to.

I waited to see what my woman would say when I was done.

She surprised me when she nodded, gave me a faint smile, and said, “Thanks, honey. I feel better knowing who they are. I don’t need to know the rest by name unless what we discussed happens.”

“And I’m about to make sure they know so it doesn’t,” I assured her.

I stood. When I did, I caught Hollis, another prospect’s eye, and put my finger to my lips.

He got what I meant and turned down the music.

People glanced around, and when they noticed I was circling my arm in the air, they knew I wanted to say something.

The rest of my brothers focused on me, even if they had a woman already flirting with them.

The latest arrivals seemed perplexed, based on the confused looks they gave me and others. I got right to it.

“Sorry, this will only take a minute, then you can return to whatever you were doing. I want to take a moment to let the bunnies and other ladies who joined us minutes ago know that there has been a change here at the compound. I’m no longer available.

I would appreciate no one approaching or saying anything sexual to me.

I’m not interested, and my answer will be no.

I want to prevent my old lady from being subjected to that.

Let me introduce you to her. This is Braelyn, my old lady, my spellbinder. ”

I hauled Brae to her feet and hugged her as I announced her name. She smiled at the room and waved her hand. “Hello, yes, I’m his, and he’s mine. I think that’s all, right, Loki?” she asked.

“It is. Thank you for your time. Go back to whatever.”

My brothers chuckled a bit. The women who weren’t engaged with a guy turned to whisper to each other. As long as they stayed away, I couldn’t care less what they were saying. I gave Braelyn an enthusiastic kiss. My willpower to hold out was weakening fast.

“Spellbinder, you’re driving me mad. We’ll stay a tad longer then we need to go home and get naked. Do you feel up to that?” I whispered.

“Hell yeah, I am. I was about to demand it and am more than ready for it. Half an hour, and then we say goodnight,” Brae whispered back.

“Deal.”

We retook our seats and resumed talking.

Other brothers wandered over to join us while the rest got to the more pleasurable part of the night.

Most wouldn’t do much more than kiss and mild fondling in the open, then take the women to their room or a crash room.

There were a few who didn’t seem to care.

A couple of the guys were super private and got their sex elsewhere.

I hadn’t seen them with a woman at the clubhouse.

It wasn’t a bad idea, to be honest. Regardless of who they were interested in, it was their business.