Page 13 of Skully’s Property (Savage Knights MC: NW Chapter #2)
Madison
“ M addikins! What’s wrong?” Shay comes rushing over.
I don’t know what happened. Everything was so good, and then I lost him again.
“I think I said something wrong. He was… We were… And it was so good. I was only trying to make a joke, but he told me to leave.” His face went ghost white; his eyes filled with regret and fear and sadness.
And when he came back, the coldness had returned.
I don’t know what I did. I thought I’d finally broken through to him.
“Okay, breathe, Maddy Cakes.” She pulls me over to the side of the room. The place is packed. Everyone is here and the noise is almost too much for me to handle. “Okay, so start over. You were with Skully, and then what happened?”
“We… He…um… We kind of made out.”
“You what ?” She practically shrieks, bouncing up and down, clapping her hands. I was excited too, until I saw his face. “I knew it was going to happen.” She hits me with an I told you so smile.
Honestly, I wasn’t sure it would. I was so nervous going into his room.
But then I saw the bulge between his legs, and it was all the courage I needed.
God, it was so intense. He was dominant and demanding.
And I’ve never come so hard. Fifteen months of pent-up need and it took me by force.
But then… “I was trying to make a joke about it taking him long enough to make a move, and then he just disappeared on me. It was like he was in a trance, and when he came back, he basically kicked me out of his room.”
“Maybe being reminded of that night brought back the memories.” God, she’s probably right. I didn’t mean to bring him back to all the pain. I wish I hadn’t made my stupid comment.
“He probably just needs a moment. On the bright side, you got that man to make a move, which is mega progress. I think we should go have a drink and celebrate the win.”
After what just happened, I don’t feel like celebrating.
“Actually, I’m going to head out. I’m kind of tired after the long week.”
“How about we have a girls’ day tomorrow and go shopping?”
“I can’t. My parents are making me go to the annual charity event at the country club.
” It’s the one day a year where they pretend to give a shit about important matters and people other than themselves.
There’s an auction, they bid on some fancy item, write a check, and think they’ve given back to the world.
Done their good deed for the year. Then they go back to their self-centered lives and don’t think twice about anyone else.
“Ugh.” She shakes her head. “That sounds dreadful.” She has no idea.
Every member of that club is a snob. Plus, Jeff will be there.
And I really don’t want to see that guy.
“Call me if you need me. And promise me you won’t let anything they say get to you.
This is a them issue. Remember, you are beautiful, kind, and perfect. ”
She really is a good friend. The only true friend I’ve ever had.
“I will.” I give her a hug. “By the way, Link looks like he’s about to lose his shit.” He’s glaring right at her.
She gives me a grin as if she’s happy over the fact. “He’s mad about my outfit.”
That man is terrifying. I’m not sure I’d want to be at the end of his temper.
But Shayna is one tough girl. A byproduct of growing up in a girls’ home.
She’s been through so much, but instead of letting it take her down, she wears her past as a badge of courage and strength.
I just wish I had an ounce of that strength.
Right now, there’s a headache of regret starting to creep in, and it’s pounding harder and harder. If only I hadn’t made my stupid comment.