Page 76 of The Devil's Revelation
THIRTY-SEVEN
IZZY
I have a feeling that Rose, Sage, and Syn are going to be my new favorite people.
I slip out of Torque’s bed, quietly dressing in his t-shirt I stole before I quietly slip out to my own room. We finally passed out an hour ago, but I woke up fifteen minutes ago, and I knew I wasn’t about to go back to sleep. My brain is running a mile a minute and I need some time to get myself sorted.
So I head for the shower when I get in my room, letting the warm water run over me as I try to sort out my feelings.
The biggest question is if Torque and I are dating now? That’s what I agreed to, I’m pretty sure. I mean, what else could it mean when he’s talking about the two of us giving this a shot. Still, I’m not sure how this is going to work, and I’m wondering if I jumped the gun by agreeing. Did I let the sex buzz get to me and make a rash decision?
Even as I think it, my mind rejects that idea. If I don’t want to be with Torque, then I can say no. I’m a strong enough woman to admit when I don’t want something. I learned a long time ago that honesty and integrity are important, and a large part of who I am. I may not be one hundred percent certain about a relationship with Torque, but if I really didn’t want one, then I would tell him.
So I need to put on my big girl panties and figure out how I’m going to make this work between the two of us. It’s not fair to be the one holding back, especially when Torque has made it clear he’s all in. He wants me, and not just in bed. So I need to get past my doubts and put in the effort.
I finish my shower and climb out, drying off quickly, and start blow drying my hair. As I look at myself in the mirror, I wish I had girl friends to talk to. Back at Zeb’s shop it was all men, but I still had some friends. Here, I don’t have anyone, and I really don’t want to call Zeb about this. He’s not what I would call a shining example of relationships.
Especially since he’s never had a long-term relationship the entire time I’ve known him.
When I finish drying my hair, I put on some leggings and a long t-shirt and slip on some shoes. I’m hungry, and trying to figure this out on an empty stomach isn’t a good idea.
I make my way downstairs, and I’m surprised to see the common room is completely empty. Huh, I guess no one felt like hanging out down here this evening. I make my way into the kitchen but stop when I see Rose and Sage sitting at the large island, eating out of a tub of ice cream. Both of them look over at me and then smirk. “Sex is hungry work,” Sage remarks easily. “Pull up a seat.”
I flush and glance at Rose awkwardly. Rose rolls her eyes at me. “Girl, you need to get over being squeamish about this. I know my boys have sex, and I’m hoping that one day it might yield me some grandbabies. Unless they’re going to find a stork to deliver them, then I have to assume it’s going to come about the natural way.” Then she grins wickedly. “You’re going to have to listen to me talk about sex with my man, so it’s only fair.”
I laugh softly, moving towards them and pulling up a stool beside Sage. “It’s just not a norm for me,” I say with a shrug.
“We’ll work that out of you,” Rose winks.
Sage snorts. “If Torque is anything like King, these little food sessions are going to be regular when we’re here at the clubhouse. That man certainly has no problem with stamina.” She waves her hand in front of her face and grins.
“Torque definitely has stamina,” I agree, taking the spoon that Rose hands me and digging into the ice cream.
“I’d be worried if he didn’t,” Rose chuckles. She takes a bite of ice cream and then says, “I’m going to be the nosy mother and ask what’s going on with you two.”
I blush all over again. “Ah, well, we ah—”
“Just say it straight, honey,” Sage laughs. “If you’re just in it for his dick, then there’s no judgement here. Well, Rose might be disappointed, but she’ll understand.”
Rose sniffs. “I’ll definitely be disappointed, but mostly because my boy needs a woman like you, Izzy. That and I need some more girls around here, because these boys are exhausting even on a good day.”
Sage snickers. “You’re telling me. Hell, half the time I want to send King back to you when he drives me insane.”
“I think it’s more that you drive each other insane,” Rose remarks drily. “And there’s a no return policy the minute they find a woman. You’re on your own.” She looks back at me. “So, what’s going on with you and Torque?”
“He wants us to be exclusive and try out a relationship,” I blurt out. “And I have no idea what to do about it.”
Rose and Sage share a look and then give me their full attention. “They can be a bit overwhelming,” Sage agrees. “But they’re damn good men, and loyal. Hell, most men wouldn’t be able to put up with me and would walk away after the first few pranks and crazy shit I pulled. King just laughs and gives it back to me. Torque strikes me as pretty much the same. Hell, even Stone, if he would get his head out of his ass where Syn’s concerned.”
“That boy always has been stubborn, but I’m going to let that simmer for a while before I stick my nose in,” Rose remarks. “But Torque, he’s always been a thinker. Hell, as a kid he never made a decision without thinking it all the way through. I was a bit worried he’d be too serious, but as he got older he loosened up. Still, he’s never been impulsive, and if he wants a relationship with you, Izzy, he’s thought it over and realized you’re the one he wants.”
“But why? I’m just me.”
“No one is just themselves,” Sage chuckles. “You and I are complete opposites, in both looks and personality, but I don’t think of you as just Izzy. I don’t know you well, but you strike me as the kind of person who can cut loose and have some fun when you feel comfortable. And you’re not a bitch, so that’s always a plus.”
I smirk. “I try not to be, but you mess with my ice cream I’ll put any other bitch to shame,” I tease her.
Sage laughs outright. “I like you,” she declares, pointing her spoon at me. “Around here if you can’t give as good as you take, you’ll be in for a world of drama. Especially with the club girls,” she adds with a curl of her lip in disgust. “But back to you and Torque. If Torque wants a relationship with you, then I say give it a shot, and enjoy the hot sex. If shit gets ugly or goes south, then you’ll have us to back you up. I might be loyal to my man, but us girls stick together around here. And let’s be honest, if anyone fucks up, it’s more likely to be him.”
