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I pulled to a stop in front of the clubhouse and slowly walked the bike backwards until the wheel hit the curb. I thumbed the switch and pulled out my key. My key.
Kristy parked across the street and got out.
By the look on her face, I knew I'd have to be starting it up again soon and giving her a ride. I most definitely wanted to give that to her.
The door to the clubhouse opened and Big Pizza came out. "Hey, hey..."
I grinned at him as I removed the helmet.
His eyes glanced over the bike. "You bought a Harley. Good job. Those sportsters are nice little bikes. What year?"
"2003."
He nodded. "Well kept. How much?"
"Twenty-nine hundred."
He chuckled. "Can't beat the price."
I looked behind him; he was the only one that had come out. But that felt about right. Usually someone who pulled up on an unfamiliar bike was checked out. I had no doubt Big Pizza would be in there relating my purchase as soon as he went back inside.
Kristy almost bounced on her feet. "Do I get a ride?" She was carrying her helmet.
I laughed. But I wasn't laughing at her. I was laughing for us – for the feeling she was about to experience. "Get on." I put the helmet back on and reinserted the key.
Big Pizza winked. "I'll hold a beer for ya." His face looked genuinely happy for me and it almost choked me up. I wanted to thank him for the sentiment, but it wasn't the thing to do. I gave him an appreciative nod. He knew what I meant; I could see it dancing in his eyes.
I thumbed the starter and my Harley coughed to life. Kristy shifted around behind me and gripped around my lower abdomen. Not much there to grip anymore, and I was still losing weight. I called back, "Ready?"
Her excited "Yes" had me smiling.
"Let's go for a ride." I gave a gentle twist and moved us out of the parking space. I felt her arms grip me tighter, suddenly trembling.
Behind me, her voice held no fear. She whooped with pleasure as we flew down the street. Free, together.
Thank you for reading Book 1 of the Iron Crows MC. The adventures of Jim and Kristy will continue soon, with no cliffhangers!
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