Все главы Talon: Глава 51 - Глава 60

When we finally rolled up to the clubhouse, the sun was much lower in the sky. Trina was sitting out front, smoking a cigarette and scrolling on her phone. She glanced up as we approached, her eyes narrowing slightly as she took in Talon’s expression. “Where’d you two run off to? Everything okay?” she asked, her tone laced with concern. “Yeah,” I answered for him, giving her a small smile. “We just needed some air.” “Hm. Same,” she sighed as we stepped around her and headed inside. The second we were in Talon’s apartment, I kicked my boots off and shrugged out of my cut, followed by my jeans. “God, I hate wearing pants,” I mumbled, attempting to keep the mood light. “Society and its stupid rules.” Talon chuckled, the low, rumbling sound that I loved. He leaned against the doorframe, watching me with

"Hey there, sweetheart," Rook drawled, his voice low and dripping with false charm. "Need some help with that?" I took a step back, my grip tightening on the case of beer. "I've got it," I said quickly, my voice steady despite the panic rising in my chest. "Thanks." He didn’t move. I turned sideways and tried to squeeze past him, but he stepped forward, pinning me against the doorframe. His body was too close, the heat of him pressing into my space, and I could smell the sharp tang of whiskey on his breath. My heart hammered against my ribs, but I kept my chin up, refusing to let him see how much he rattled me. “You’re not as tough as you think you are, Rook,” I said, my voice low and even. “Back off.” He chuckled, dark and mocking. “Oh, I like a woman with fire. Makes it more fun when they break.” H

I woke up shivering the next morning. Sunlight was streaming in through the curtains, casting the room in a hazy glow, but Talon’s arm wasn’t draped over me like it usually was. I rolled over to find the bed empty beside me. The sheets were cool to the touch, the indentation from his body already fading. I sat up slowly, the flannel shirt slipping off one shoulder as I rubbed the sleep from my eyes. The room felt too quiet, too still, without him in it. My gaze drifted to the nightstand, where I found a folded piece of paper with my name on it. I reached for it, my fingers brushing against the rough texture of the paper. Unfolding it, I recognized Talon’s messy scrawl. Had to leave early for a job. Didn’t wanna wake you. Stay inside today, angel. Don’t answer the door for anyone but Trina… keep it locked. I have two prospects poste

About four hours and two more rom-coms later, I heard the deadbolt click and Talon stepped through the door. My breath caught as I took in the sight of him. He looked like he’d just walked out of a fight — his leather jacket scuffed, dirt and spatters of blood all over his white shirt, and his jaw set in that familiar, unreadable expression. But there was something else in his eyes as he scanned the room, his gaze landing on me and Trina. It looked like relief. I stood up quickly, my heart pounding. “Talon,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper. “Are you okay?” He didn’t answer right away, just strode across the room, his boots heavy on the floor. When he reached me, he stopped, close enough that I could smell the sweat and leather and the faint metallic tang of blood. His eyes searched mine for a moment, as if he was making su

Talon “While we’re out this way, we might as well swing by Jake’s and grab you some clothes, yeah?” I asked, helping Laura with her helmet and swinging my leg over the bike. “Yeah,” she replied, climbing on behind me and wrapping her arms around me. I still couldn’t get over how good it felt, having her on the back of my bike. We pulled up to the farmhouse and Jake’s bike was out front, light spilling through the kitchen window. I killed the engine, and the sudden silence felt heavy. Laura slid off the bike, her hand lingering on my shoulder before she stepped away. The door was unlocked, as always. Jake never bothered with locks out here… too much trust or too little fear, I wasn’t sure which. The kitchen was empty, but the faint hum of a movie playing i