Catching Forever (BlackPath MC Book 2) Read Free Page B

ignoring the laughing man.
    “I ate all the oatmeal. I hope that was ok. I was starving and it was just like my grandma used to make me.” I know this kind lady won’t mind. For some reason I feel like I have known this woman forever. I guess because she does remind me so much of my grandma.
    “Don’t worry, sweetie. I left it for you. I knew after that long sleep you would be hungry. Have to feed that baby.” She comes over to me and pats my arm, walks to the refrigerator and takes the juice out, pours me a small glass and hands to me. I drink it straight down. “You’ll be staying here with me until your dad gets here. I think he’ll be here early next week. Is that ok with you?” Mrs. Clark states it as a question, but I’m guessing I have no choice with the way the two bikers are looking at me.
    “Yes ma’am. That’s fine, if it is ok with you. Can I fix dinner tonight to help? Or if there is anything else I can do to help while I’m here just let me know.” It’s the least I can do, since I’m going to be here. I don’t want to be a burden to anyone.
    “You’re just regrouping, sweetie. You need rest. You can help though. Jaspen, Dra, and River will be here to eat with us. They’re here most nights. I mean Hawser, Dra, and Krill. I forget about the names they are known by at the club. They’re just my boys to me.” Mrs. Clark seems a little bothered by the road names.
    “I’m fine, thank you. I can cook just about anything. I’m used to cooking for a large bunch. Who is Krill?” Mrs. Clark goes over to the other biker beside Dra and gives him a hug.
    “This is my River. He’s the baby.” Mrs. Clark loves this man a lot and you can tell the feelings are reciprocated. “They gave him that ugly name Krill. Don’t understand those names. He’s always been my pretty boy. Don’t you think?”
    Well, he was definitely a pretty boy. He has sandy blonde hair with hazel eyes and dimples when he smiles. He stands a little over six foot I would guess, with long strong looking arms. He has more of a swimmer’s body than the stocky muscled body of his brother Dra. Not that I should be noticing.
    “Well he is definitely a pretty boy, but I would love to hear the story behind that name. I’m sure it is interesting, most are.” I smile at him. Maybe flirting a little.
      “Ok, pretty boy, we need to get to the clubhouse. Later Gram.” Dra turns to walk out with a huff. Don’t know what got him in such a snit.
    “Hello Callie. It’s very nice to meet you and I look forward to talking to you more this evening.” Krill winks at me with a smirky grin. Yes, he’s definitely a handful, but I like him. I watch as they leave the kitchen and Mrs. Clark has a knowing smile on her face. That woman is up to something.
    “Callie why don’t you go sit outside in the sun and soak up some nice weather. If you want, you can fix dinner when it’s time. Gives me a night off. I don’t get that many. Be a nice change. Your dad will be here next week. He said he had to tie up some loose ends and make sure he isn’t followed, so we have some time to get acquainted.” Mrs. Clark is hovering over me like a mother hen, but I like it. The sun does sound good. Maybe I can finally sit down and think some things through. It’s not like I have really done that lately.
      “Ok Mrs. Clark, I’m going outside.” I just want some quiet, really.
    “Callie, you have to call me Betsy or Gram. Mrs. Clark is too formal for someone who saved my life.” She is trying to make me feel like family and for some reason that feels right.
    “Compromise, Gram Betsy. How’s that?” It feels right.
    “Great! I love it. Now scoot. Out in the sun.” Gram Betsy is too hard to argue with and I don’t want to.

Chapter 4
        Callie
      I find some patio furniture outside the back door. It feels good out here. The air is fresh and I can see the park from here. There is a little girl playing with her mom there, and I wonder if