A SAMCRO Princess in a Mayans World

Chapter 1

Nora's Point of View

Against my better judgment, I showed up at the scrap yard shortly after nine and the moment I stepped foot into the compound, I knew it was a mistake. I had moved to Santo Padre a couple months ago and my co-worker at City Hall had invited me to a party that the Mayans MC was putting on. I wasn't a stranger to the club life and I was all too familiar with the ups and downs that went with being involved, either as a patched member or family. For the last four years I had refused to have any part of that life ever again, but that went out the window the moment I saw him.

He was gorgeous. He was built like a brick house, tight white t-shirt showing off his muscles just like it should, motorcycle cut, dark jeans, and biker boots. His olive colored skin, his deep brown eyes, the panty-dropping smile. It was almost too much to handle. He was talking with another member of the club as I slowly let my eyes scan over his body. I could feel the heat building up inside me and right as his eyes locked on mine, someone tapped me on the shoulder.

"See something you like?" Maddie asked, making me jump slightly.

"God, yes," I breathed, unable to pull my eyes away from his.

"Which one?"

"No way," I stated as I turned to face her, "First, you tell me which one you're sleeping with."

"I can assure you, I'm not sleeping with EZ," Maddie said with a laugh.

"EZ?" I asked curiously.

"Yeah, the guy that is practically undressing you with his eyes," Maddie stated, "Come on, let me introduce you?"

I don't know where the shyness came from, but it followed me all the way across the compound to where EZ and the other guy were standing. Shy or timid were not usually words people would use to describe me, but tonight it was there, practically flashing in neon lights above my head. I was freaking out on the inside. Once we got to them, the introduction was quickly abandoned when the other guy's arms wrapped around Maddie and pulled her in for a kiss that would leave anyone reeling. I couldn't help but look over at EZ and roll my eyes.

"We came over here so she could introduce us," I replied, trying to muster up as much confidence as possible, "I guess we're on our own. I'm Nora, Nora Winston."

"I'm Ezekiel, but everyone calls me EZ," he said with a smile as he reached out his hand, "Ever since Maddie and my brother, Angel, hooked up, they haven't been able to keep their hands off each other. She made a valiant effort!"

A laugh erupted from my throat as I placed my hand in his to shake it. His skin was warm against mine and the connection was instant. I looked up into his eyes and I wondered if he felt it too. My mind wandered and I found myself thinking that I could possibly give this guy one night, but anything more than that wasn't possible. And then there was the thought that maybe one night just wouldn't be enough, especially since I hadn't been with anyone since...well, it had been awhile.

"It's nice to meet you, EZ," I replied sweetly as I pulled my hand from his.

"You too, Nora," he said with a smile, "You look a little out of your element here. Would you like a drink to loosen you up a little bit?"

I couldn't help but wonder what he meant by that comment, but I let it slide. "Actually, you wouldn't know it, but I'm very much in my element here," I mused, "But I would love a drink."