Fighting Destiny (Forsaken Sinners MC; Book 2) (Forsaken Sinners MC Series) by Shelly Morgan Read Free Book Online Page B

approves or not, I follow her lead into a room that must be her work studio. It has a chair for clients, a stool, a work station that looks like a big toolbox that probably holds all her supplies, and a drawing easel that’s set up in the corner.
    Taking the seat that Dani offers me, which happens to be the client chair, she then crosses her arms and looks intently at me. I’m not sure what she wants me to say, so I wait her out. She stares at me for what feels like an eternity, trying to read my mind I suppose, before she speaks. “So…you and Toby, huh?” she asks with a smile on her face. Even though I don’t know her at all, I actually feel like I can tell her anything and she wouldn’t judge me or my situation. I just want someone to confide in, and it’s been so long since I had a true friend.
    “To be honest, I’m not sure what we are. The only thing I know is that he’s sexy, we have a lot of sexual chemistry, and he’s an asshole.” That makes her laugh, which in turn has me smiling.
    “I’m going to like you. You got spunk, which you’ll need to deal with these dipshits.” I have a feeling she doesn’t just mean Toby and Louie, though I don’t know anyone else.
    She rolls her chair closer to me and levels me with a serious look. “Okay, here’s the deal. I don’t know what you got going on for work, but there must have been a reason Toby said you quit your job last night, but you say you didn’t so I’m guessing he doesn’t approve of the place.” She pauses only for a second, just long enough to see if I’ll add to her statement, which I don’t. “As you know, I’m in need of someone to run the desk for me. I don’t know how long Harlow will be gone, but I can promise you that if or when she gets back, you won’t be out of a job. I will be able to schedule you and Harlow to share the schedule and as my pregnancy progresses, there will be more I’ll need help with. You with me on this so far?” I just nod my head because honestly, I would do anything to not have to work at the strip club.
    “Now, on to your living arrangements. Again, there must have been a reason Toby wanted to move you in with him too, but I have another option for you if you’re interested.” I don’t even have to think about that either. I know I need to get out of the hotel room I’ve been staying in, but I won’t allow Toby to stronghold me into moving in with him so he can control me that way either.
    “I moved here about a month ago from New York. I don’t want to go into specifics, but I left there in a hurry and was only able to bring enough money for gas to get here and some of my clothes. I’ve been staying in at a hotel and working at a strip club in town, trying to save up money to get my own place. So, I would accept any position you would offer me and I’d like to hear about this living arrangement, if that’s okay with you?” I end on a question because I don’t want her to think I’m being pushy or demanding. Honestly, offering me a job is good enough.
    Dani gives me a genuine smile, then reaches out for my hand. “You and I have a lot in common. When I moved here four years ago, I left in a hurry and stayed in a hotel too.” Knowing that we have that in common makes me feel a little bit better, though I doubt her situation was anything like mine is now.
    She continues on, “I saw a sign in this shop window saying they had an apartment for rent, so I came in and met Mack. He’s the President of the same MC Toby is a part of. Anyway, he offered me the apartment, and a job, and the rest is history. These guys became my family and helped me get back on my feet. I’d like to offer you the same.” I don’t move or say anything, afraid this is too good to be true. I also don’t want to assume anything either and make an ass out of myself, so I just wait for her to continue.
    “The apartment upstairs is open, though I still have some stuff up there for when I was here late and