Page 161 of Rags's Awakening
“Yeah, we’ve been known to break a few bones. Why didn’t you let the asshole she left you for deal with it?”
“He’s not around anymore. Besides, I didn’t want to see her hurt.”
“That’s a change.”
Rags stretched out his legs. “It is. Guess I’m over it.”
“Having a woman in your life you love helps you get past a lot of shit.”
“Yep.”
“So the dude on Casey’s debt was Saber?” Hawk asked.
“Yeah. Fuck, I was shocked when that came out.”
“I bet. None of us knew Saber had an old lady. Damn. Is it over for good between him and your woman? He was talking a lotta shit after you both left the party.”
“Yeah. She walked out on him over a year and a half ago. I’ve lost all respect for him.”
“Never liked him. Always thought he was an asshole.”
Rags chuckled. “You’re a good judge of character.”
Hawk pushed to his feet. “I gotta get back to the shop. I’ll get that name for you. Don’t worry.”
“Thanks.”
“Later.”
They bumped fists, and Rags pulled his phone from his cut and started typing.
Rags:I know u’re at a meeting. Wanted u to know I’m thinking of u.
A beep followed almost immediately.
Casey:Thinking of u 2. Love u.
A grin spread across his face. He was glad he was alone on the back patio because if any of the brothers saw him smiling like this, they’d bust his balls for days.
Rags:Me 2.
He set the phone on the table and stared out at the evergreens and pines. Casey was his passion, his love, and his life. He didn’t know how she’d done it, but all he wanted was to be with her, think about her, and build a life with her.
And it still surprised the hell out of him…
In the best possible way.
Chapter Twenty-Nine
For the pasttwo weeks, every time Casey thought of Rags, warmth spread through her and a smile tugged at her lips. Hearing him say he loved her had cracked open something inside her she’d thought was long dead.
“A penny for your thoughts,” Jacob said, stepping into her office.
She laughed and motioned for him to take a seat.
“Did you get some good news or win the lottery?” he asked, slumping into the chair.
“Just happy the weekend is almost here.” There was no way she was sharing the real reason she’d been walking on air. Jacob had been strange and distant toward her since the end of December. “How’ve you been? I hardly ever see you around,” she said.
