Standing, I remembered I needed to call New Day and check up on Duke and Storm, make sure they were doing okay. Jules said Storm should be released in a couple weeks, but with everything going on, I wasn’t sure that was a good idea. At least not until we got a handle on the shit with John and whatever he had planned.
Locke bumped my shoulder. “Let’s get this shit with John squared away, then we can patch the kid in. He deserves it. But until then, we’ll still treat him like a brother.”
“Thanks, Prez.”
After the guys left, I asked Locke about something I’d been planning. He didn’t like it, but he gave me the go ahead, with the proper precautions. Thank God. I needed to give Jules a break in the worst way. Hopefully, it’d work out fine.
When he walked away, I pulled out my cell and dialed New Day. Talking to Duke had always made me feel better. After checking on him and Storm, I headed up to check on Jules. I hoped she’d been able to calm down. She was strong, but this was a lot of shit. I was going to take care of it, though.
Jules
I watched Dom leave and curled up on the bed, chastising myself. I was the daughter of a President of an MC. I’d dealt with shit my whole life. Granted, nothing this serious, or directed at me. But I was strong. I refused to let this man beat me, to take what I refused to give.
“I am not a victim!” I said out loud. I would not let him hold me back anymore.
Steeling my resolve, I determined I wasn’t going to continue to live my life in fear. I started formulating a plan to regain control of my life. I wasn’t running anymore. I felt stronger than I had in a long time. Like some new power had come over me.
Dom came back in and sat beside me on the bed. “How are you feeling, princess?” He gave me that smile I loved.
I returned it. “Great. For the first time in a long time.” I sat up. “I finally realized I can’t let him dictate how I live my life anymore. I’m done waiting for him to come get me, or worse, make me completely paranoid so that I end up at New Day with Storm and Duke.” My heart skipped as his dimples appeared.
“There’s my warrior princess. I knew she was in there, you just had to find her.” He placed his hands on my face and touched his forehead to mine. “I missed her. I wasn’t sure when she’d come back out and fight, but I damn well knew she would. Thank God she’s back.”
I lifted my face and kissed him. “I just needed to work through some things.”
Dom grinned. “I want to take you out tonight. Give you that break you need.”
I frowned. “I thought Locke said us girls weren’t allowed to go out no matter what.”
He nodded. “I got special permission. We’ll have to have a couple of the guys tag along behind us to keep watch, but we think it’ll be fine if we’re in a public place.”
I jumped from the bed, already thinking about what I was going to wear.
Dom laughed and patted my ass. “Why don’t you get ready and meet me downstairs at seven? Oh, and dress sexy.” He winked before heading out.
Exactly at seven, I walked downstairs. Dom was already waiting for me. He looked amazing in a pair of dress jeans and a nice button up, his cut over the top. My stomach bottomed out with that feeling like I was on a roller coaster. His smile and the gleam in his eye let me know I’d picked the right dress. A light blue mini dress with no back. The fabric stopped just below the small of my back and left extraordinarily little to his imagination. The plunging neckline added to the effect. Paired with my silver stilettos, I felt amazingly sexy. Better than I had in days.
I strutted past an almost drooling Dom toward the bike.
He gently grabbed my elbow and directed me to an SUV. I shot him a questioning look. “Can’t take the bike with you wearing a dress like that.” He wrapped his arms around me. “Fuck, baby. I might end up killing someone tonight if they make a pass at you.” The possessive tone in his voice told me he wasn’t joking.
I leaned up on my toes and kissed him deeply. “If a man hits on me, just think about the fact that I’ll be riding your cock when we get home tonight,” I purred, gently biting his ear lobe.
He sucked in a breath. “Fuck! Never mind. Let’s stay in and order pizza so I can get you naked and feast on you all night,” he said with a sly smile.
“Nope. You must take me out and feed me. You promised.” I laughed and grabbed his hand, walking to the car. “Maybe later I’ll give you dessert.” I licked my lips.
He groaned. “Baby, you keep talking and I’ll make sure I feed you something alright.” He popped his brow.
I gave him a sexy laugh, then looked around as we got in the SUV. “So, where’s our security detail?”
Dom grinned. “Oh, they’re here. They’ll just stay back far enough that we won’t see them.” He started the engine and backed out. “Don’t worry. We’ll have privacy.”
I nodded. “Okay, so where are you taking me?” I asked as he sped down the road.
“Well, if I tell you, it’ll ruin the surprise.”
Fifteen minutes later, we pulled up to the restaurant, Marcel’s.
“Aw, I love this place!” I said as he parked.
“I know. Your mom told me when I asked her where the best place to take you
