Taste of Wolves

Chapter 26

She was walking funny the next day but she didn't care since she worked from home. Each time she thought about the previous evening, a feeling of euphoria washed over her and she knew she'd made the right decision in finally going over that line. She was making breakfast while he was in the shower. Pancakes and sausages were cooking nicely so she set the table and poured him a cup of coffee and set it next to his plate. When he came downstairs, he couldn't help but notice she seemed to be in an exceptionally good mood. He wondered if the previous evening had anything to do with it. She brought the platter of pancakes and sausages to the table and sat down.

He looked over and told her there was something he wanted to talk to her about. It made her worry he was having second thoughts about their relationship but nodded for him to go on. Quinn explained what an 'ol lady was in their world, the respect she got from other 'ol ladies, the responsibility of being an 'ol lady, and how she was expected to help when called upon. He explained about the crow tattoo and how it signified their relationship and that every 'ol lady got her man's crow. He told her how Happy did everyone's tattoos and he'd talk to him about drawing something up if she was willing to sport his ink. As she sat here listening to him explain everything to her, she had to take a deep breath.

There was a lot of information he'd given her and now he was asking her to be his 'ol lady. To make their relationship permanent in the eyes of his biker club. It was a huge commitment. Could she handle the drama and responsibility of becoming his 'ol lady? He let her mull things over and said he'd give her some time to think about things knowing he'd given her a lot to think about. She simply nodded as she ate her breakfast. When he was done, he kissed her forehead and said he'd see her after work. She finished eating then began her morning cleaning routine. It irritated her having a dirty house and she always kept her living space as clean as she could. After she was done cleaning, she ran a few errands like doing some grocery shopping and stopping at her aunt's lawyer's office for a meeting about her aunt's estate.

The house's title was being changed into her name and she'd need to change the name the utilities were in. Her aunt's bank accounts were about to be released and she'd have access to the money that was in them for whatever she needed or wanted to do with. Aria had decided to sell her aunt's car and opted to take it to Teller-Morrow to have them give a thorough looking over before she put it up for sale so she could get anything fixed that might be wrong with it. She just hadn't done that yet. After she left the lawyer, she did her grocery shopping for the week then headed home. She still missed her aunt but with Rane's help, she was working through her grief. After putting up her groceries, she called all the utility companies including the cable and internet to let them know the owner of the house had died and she had inherited it and was now living there. Information was updated and she would now be receiving the bills in her name instead of her aunt's.

It was close to lunch time by the time she was done so she watched a little TV before making herself lunch. It was still a bit lonely cooking for one especially in the afternoons but her life would go on. She sat at the kitchen table eating her lunch when her phone rang. Seeing Rane's name pop up made her smile. She picked it up and greeted him.

"Lil Bit, the club is in trouble. We're going on lockdown." He told her.

"Uh, ok. What does that have to do with me?" She asked.

"We can't leave the premises unless it's on club business until the lockdown is lifted. Our families and friends aren't safe. I want you to pack a bag and come to the clubhouse so you'll be safe." He told her.

"I don't know. I've got the security system you guys installed and I keep my door locked. I should be fine here." She replied, "Besides, I need to get my stream going or I don't make money."

"Lil Bit, this is serious. These people don't care about locked doors and security systems! I want to keep you safe and the best way I know how to do that is to have you here with me." He exclaimed, "Now. Please pack a bag with at least a few days' worth of clothes and your toiletries and get to the clubhouse as soon as you can."

"Ugh. Fine. But you know I lose money every day I'm not online." She huffed.

"I know, Lil Bit. I wouldn't ask this of you if I wasn't sure the threat was real. I'll see you when you get here." He stated before hanging up.

She cleaned up from lunch then headed upstairs to pack a duffle bag with several days' worth of clothes, her toiletries, phone charger, and a couple books. Not knowing what to expect, she wasn't sure if she should take anything else or not. She hated leaving her house empty for a few days especially when she had all that expensive equipment in her basement. Not being able to stream for a few days and not giving her followers and advanced warning of her absence was going to hurt her ability to make money while she was at his clubhouse. Having everything she thought she'd need, she zipped up the bag and headed downstairs. She grabbed her phone off her table then left her house.

Quinn was anxious as he waited for Aria to arrive. Chibs wanted her there with them as well since she was well established as being a friend of the club. He was sure she was well on her way to becoming Quinn's 'ol lady. He watched as Quinn's body relaxed when he saw her SUV pulling into the parking lot. The bearded, beanie wearing biker handed the joint back to Chibs as he watched her walk across the lot to where the pair sat. She glared at him making Chibs laugh.

"It's not funny. Every day I'm not streaming is a day I lose money. Being online is how I make my living, how I support myself." She exasperated stated.

"I know, Lil Bit. As I said, if this wasn't dire, I wouldn't bother you with it. Everyone we're associated with, friends and family included, are in danger until we get to the bottom of this problem." Quinn told her.

"Look at it this way, Wolfie, you'll get t' know our brothas a bit better!" Chibs tried to be optimistic, "I'm sure you and Juicey Boy will get along great. He plays a lot of video games too."

"I look forward to this." She huffed making both men laugh.

"Hey there, Doll. Ready for your first lockdown?" Tig came over to the trio.

"Hell no. I'm losing money by being here." She rolled her eyes making the SAA chuckle at her, "It's not funny."

"Never said it was, Doll. Have you met Gemma and Tara yet?" Tig asked.

"No." She replied.

"Why don't you introduce them, Quinn? Might make her a bit more at ease with other women." Tig offered.

Quinn decided Tig had a good idea so he grabbed Aria's arm and led her inside the clubhouse to introduce her to the Matriarch of the bikers Gemma and Jax's 'ol lady Tara. Aria was polite as she greeted both women. Gemma eyed her up remembering she was the one who'd come to the shop after her aunt had died and was clinging to Quinn. Seeing the burly biker now, it was easy to see how bad he had it for the young woman. Tara was happy to chat with her and get to know her more. Gemma asked Quinn where she'd be staying during the lockdown and he told them she'd be staying with him in his room. The Matriarch just raised her eyebrow making a tint break out over Aria's face. Aria decided she liked the two women as they chatted briefly. Quinn excused himself so he could take her bag to his room leaving her alone with the two women.

"So, how long has this been going on with Quinn?" Gemma inquired.

"Several months." Aria replied.

"I see. Are you serious about him?" Gemma asked.

"As serious as a heart attack." The young woman replied, "I care deeply for him. We talk every night even if he's not staying at my house."

"I see. You think you can handle the danger that comes with being with him?" Gemma asked making Tara shake her head.

"I can handle anything that comes my way as long as he's with me." Aria confidently stated.

"You say that like you mean it, sweetheart." Gemma grinned.

"Because I do mean it." Aria retorted as Quinn strolled by to go talk to Jax about the lockdown.

"Welcome to the family." Gemma told her before she walked off to go talk to her son.

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