Unless… unless it was the way they were. Like Kylo said, they took care of their family.
Groaning, I dropped my arm over my eyes. I couldn’t help but hope that Wreck was doing it for another reason, but thinking that made me even stupider.
I just had to remember and keep it in the forefront of my mind that these men would do anything for their family, and since I was Zion’s brother, it looked like it meant me as well.
A gasp escaped me when my phone chimed on the bed beside me. I removed my arm and picked up the phone; it was Kylo.
Kylo: Hey, I know you’re probably studying, but have a break. Instead of me coming over, if you’re free, live a little and come to the compound.
Me: I’m so sorry for not replying earlier. You’re right, I was studying. Maybe next time I’ll take you up on that offer, but right now, I’m tired. Plus, I have work tomorrow.
Kylo: You’ll always have work on Saturday. What about tomorrow night?
Me: Sorry, I promised an old friend we’d go to the movies.
I wasn’t lying either. West and I were friends since the first day of college. Usually Kimber, Janine, and Linton would be with us as well, since we all met on the first day and became somewhat friends, but they were all busy. Not that it bothered me. I was a little closer to West than the others. Mainly because we’d been drunk one night and confessed we were gay. There was zero attraction between us though; we never saw each other as a fit.
I sat up as a thought crossed my mind. What happened if Kylo thought I was being rude and not inviting him along? Would he want to go? Did he have time? He’d told me he usually manned the bar on the weekends at the compound, which, when I asked, I found out was the place the bikers got together for their meetings and such. Some even lived there.
Would West mind if I asked Kylo?
Me: Would you want to join us?
Kylo: Thanks for the offer, but another time. I’ve got shit to do at the compound.
Me: No problem. Talk tomorrow.
When he didn’t reply straight away, I knew he must have been caught up doing something. I went back to lying down on the bed. Sleep called to me, and since I was done with the books, I needed to have a shower before I could even think about shutting down.
Moaning, I got up and grabbed my towel that hung over the back of my desk chair. I wouldn’t leave it in the bathroom since the last time I had, a woman had come out of the bathroom with it around her naked body. It was weird knowing I dried my balls on the towel that sat snugly against her skin.
Opening my door, I made my way into the bathroom. Before I could close the door, my brother called.
I stuck my head out and asked, “Yes?”
“We’re headin’ off to the compound, wanna come?”
“Thanks, Kylo has already asked, but I’ve got work tomorrow, and I’m tired from studying. I’m going to shower and head to bed.”
“Kylo asked?” Zion questioned.
Was I going to get Kylo in trouble if I said yes? But it was too late since I’d already said he had.
“The prospect asked him?” came from the living room in Wreck’s rough tone.
“That’s what he said,” Zion called. He glanced back to me. “Right?”
Stepping out of the bathroom, I crossed my arms over my chest and said, “If I say yes, you can’t say anything to him.”
Death’s head peeked around the corner. “Sure, kid, we won’t say anythin’.”
I narrowed my eyes. “Your smile says different, Death.” I glanced back to my brother. “Kylo is allowed to ask people to the compound, right?”
Zion nodded. “Yeah, he can invite someone.”
“Then it’s okay he asked me?”
Zion shrugged. “Sure.”
“What am I missing here?”
Death snorted. “Prospects are only allowed to ask someone they’re into. Usually it’s women.”
My face heated. “He’s not into me. We’re friends.”
Zion rolled his eyes while Death laughed and moved off to the front door.
“Let’s go,” Wreck called.
“Wait,” I said to Zion. I moved down the hall. “How come you can ask me, and I’m just your brother, but if Kylo does—”
His hand shot up. “You’re family. It’s different for family. Kylo wants a piece of you.”
“He doesn’t!” I shouted.
Zion smirked. “Fuck, you’re blind. Don’t worry, bro, he’ll get the point that you only want friendship.”
“Maybe I shouldn’t have accepted his offer for dinner Sunday,” I muttered more to myself.
Zion chuckled, slapped my shoulder, and walked away.
I was sure Kylo and I had been on the same page—just friendship.
“Yo.” I looked up to see Wreck at the front door, my brother and Death not in sight. “I’m lockin’ the fuckin’ door on the way out.”
I wasn’t an idiot. I would have locked it before I crashed. I didn’t reply. All I did was nod. Wreck glared at me a little while longer before stalking out and shutting the door. Then I heard the handle jiggle as he made sure the lock was in place.
I couldn’t stop the smile claiming my lips before I quickly wiped it away when I remembered Wreck was straight, at least I was fairly sure he was, and just looking out for Zion’s brother… who he probably thought was an idiot.
Chapter Four
Lucas
West was laughing so hard he had to hold his stomach. I let him have his moment because if it happened to anyone but me, I probably would have found it funny as well. We’d been to the movies already and were sitting at a late-night café to grab a coffee.
He slapped the table. “Only you could be surrounded by bikers and have one confess he wants to date you.”
I glared. “That’s not true. You know my dating life
