He relaxes and smiles. “Yeah. I’m a big fan. Do you like them?”
I shrug. “I’ve only really heard that song you were signing in the office.”
“Ball Busting Bitch?”
I laugh at how ridiculous the name of it is. “That’s the one. The radio played that one out.”
He laughs too. “Tell me something I don’t know.”
“Other than that, I’ve never really listened to any of their music,” I admit.
“They’re an okay band.”
Talking about music and bands makes me wonder about his regular job. “I never did ask what band you worked for.”
He bites his lip and tucks a lock of my hair behind my ear. “Believe it or not, I actually work for Black Falcon.”
My mouth drops open and sit up quickly, pulling the sheet up to cover my bare chest. “Are you serious?”
He tucks his arm behind his head. “Yep. Why are you so excited all of the sudden? I thought you weren’t a fan.”
“I’m not.” The possibilities of somehow using the bands fame to help promote the track rushes through my brain. “Are you good friends with the guys in the band?”
Trip smirks. “I guess you could say that.”
“This is perfect! I know how we can save the track.”
Trip raises an eyebrow. “How’s that?”
I turn towards him. “Do you think they would come and play a couple songs if we set up a race here at the track? If we had a major band perform here, we’d draw all kinds of sponsors, press and riders from all over the world. It would be exactly what this place needs.”
He bites his bottom lip, like he’s considering what I’ve asked. “Is that what you want? You don’t think the investor’s money will be enough?”
I shake my head. “Not to put the business back on top. Besides, you said the drummer of the band you work for is the investor, right? He would probably love to see this place make money, so he’d convince the other guys to come here. What do you think?”
He sighs and touches my face. “If that’s what you want, then I’ll do my best to make it happen.”
I squeal and hug him. “Thank you. This will mean so much to this place and to Dad.”
He rubs my back as I pull back and kiss his lips. The simple peck between us turns passionate as he opens his mouth and slides his tongue against mine. My hands find their way into his hair and his hand slips down my back, shoving the sheet down until he reaches my ass. His strong hands grip my ass and he pulls me on top of him.
I’m afraid I’m becoming addicted to this sexy man.
TRIP
The moment Holly leaves the room I throw my head back against the pillow.
Shit.
I’ve gotten myself into a huge fucking mess by lying to her all this time. I should’ve told her before who I was, but I was afraid she would never give me the time of day if she knew I was famous. She doesn’t like people like me—words from her own mouth.
The moment the guys all come here, or the moment she Google’s the band, it’s all over. She’ll either forgive me and we can move on, or she’ll hate me forever.
I sit up and grab my pants from the floor. I dig my cell phone out of the pocket and dial Tyke’s number. “What’s up, baby brother. You ready to come back yet? It’s boring as shit without you here.”
I roll my eyes and fight back the urge to argue with him about the age thing, but don’t because I know there’s no time. “Hey, bro. I have a favor to ask.”
Tyke sighs into the phone. “What kind of trouble have you gotten yourself into this time?”
“No trouble, but I do need something from you. Well, from all the guys.”
“Oh? Should I be afraid to even ask what that is?”
I shake my head eve though I know he can’t see me. “I need you all to come here and play a couple songs. That’s it.”
“You know the other guys aren’t going to want to leave their women right now. That’s the reason we’re on break in the first place.”
“They can bring them too. Holly and I want to set up a benefit, slash motocross competition here and we need something to draw people in.”
“And let me guess, you want to use the band to promote your new little business?”
“Yes. What’s wrong with that?”
“Nothing, I guess. Who is this Holly person you mentioned before?”
I bite my bottom lip and wish I could kick myself in the ass. I’m just beginning to figure out my relationship with Holly. I don’t know if I’m ready to share what we are with my brother. “She’s the owner’s daughter.”
“Don’t forget to add the woman you’re sleeping with,” Tyke adds.
“It’s not like that,” I reply, my tone sharp. I hate the fact that my brother knows me almost as well as I know myself.
“Then how is it?”
I rub my face and allow my thoughts to travel to Holly. Her gorgeous smile comes to mind and denying what I feel for her to my own flesh and blood would make me a total tool, so I decide to give him the most honest answer I can. “I like her.”
“Really? That’s something I haven’t heard you say in a long time. Matter of fact not since…”
“Let’s not even bring her up,” I beg. “Holly is nothing like Jessica. To compare the two wouldn’t be fair.”
Putting someone as straightforward and sweet as Holly up against my back stabbing, slutty ex isn’t anywhere close to being even. Jessica isn’t in Holly’s league.
“That’s good to know. The band can’t handle you losing your shit right now. It’s falling apart as it is, and it won’t be able to withstand your ass getting carted off to jail over some girl you barely know.”
I shake my head. “This is exactly why I don’t tell you things. Every time I do, you always revert back to the past. I’ve grown up since then, Tyke. I’m not going to go around fighting every single asshole that looks at her three seconds too long. This track and Holly are both really important to me. I wouldn’t do something stupid to screw up what I have going here.”
“You’re right. That was a long time ago, and maybe I don’t give you enough credit for keeping your temper in check the last couple years.” He pauses for a brief moment. “I’ve seen the way you tried to help Riff and Noel when they were going through their shit. It was very mature and insightful. I guess what I’m trying to say is, I’m sorry. If this girl makes you happy, then I’m all for you giving it a go with her.”
I smile. “Thanks, man. So what do you say? You’ll help me convince Riff and Noel to come out here for a weekend?”
“Of course I will. If this will help you make a new start in life, then I’ll be there. You know you can always count on me, brother.”
“Thanks. I’ll owe you. I’ll call you with the date as soon as I have one,” I tell him before we say our goodbyes and end the call.
The bedroom door opens and Holly comes traipsing in wearing only a towel and a smile. My cock twitches at the sight of her, knowing how amazing it felt to be buried deep inside her last night. I can’t help that my body craves that sweet, little pussy of hers now. It’s going to be damn hard to get any real work done around here now with that distraction going on.
She smiles as she walks across the room to her closet. “See something you like?”
My eyes do a full sweep of her from head to toe. Her blonde hair still wet from her shower drips water beads down her bare back, while the towel opens on the side showing off her hip and thigh. Her beauty is unmatched by anything I’ve ever seen. “You’re perfect and you know it.”
Holly blushes and continues to sort through the rack of clothes. “Have you always been such a charmer?”