Two Different Souls Collide (Blood & Bones MC Book 3)

Chapter 2

Sorry I took so long with the update. I have this book pretty mapped out but I am struggling a bit with how I want to get to certain pieces and being sure I'm not rushing too much and miss out on information that's needed for the story later on. Basically I'm still new to this, but I still love this journey of writing though. I had several professors in college tell me to give writing a try, which was funny since my degree had nothing do with writing. I'm glad that I finally decided to give it a go and didn't realize how much I would love it.

Indigo's POV

I kept feeling that man's eyes on me. I fought hard to look at him again. I noticed some men approaching our group and I couldn't help but stiffen even more. One walked up to Ember and pulled her into his side.

"Hawk I'd like you to meet my cousin Indi!" Ember told him excitedly. I gave him a tight smile, still unsure of him even after all Ember had told me.

He held his hand out to me, "it's nice to meet someone from Flame's family." He told me, I took his hand but took mine back as soon as I could. Ember gave me a sideways glance but I pretended as though I didn't notice her eyeing me. I just have to make it 2 days here. I can do this.

"Ember has been telling me a lot about you. I'm glad she has found someone that makes her so happy." I tell him. That brought a huge smile to his face. I let out a breath hoping that this would deter them from wondering further about my behavior.

"This here is Gage, he is Cass's husband. Then Blade here is with Tequila." Hawk introduces me to the other men that had joined our group. I notice that the man who had been staring at me earlier was now standing a couple feet away from me and was still watching me. "That there is Buster." Hawk points to the staring man. He is handsome and built like a tank. He has thick curly brown hair with blue eyes and muscles for days. I suppose if I were to ever want to let a man in that he would be the type I would want. Too bad that will never happen.

"It's nice to meet you all." I tell them being sure to avoid looking at Buster. "Ember is there anything I can do to help set up for the party?"

"Oh shoot, yea we need to go start getting the platters out, come on ladies." Ember grabbed ahold of my arm and started dragging us away from the men.

"Flame, don't go lifting anything heavy!" Hawk called out after her. She waved him off as she continued walking. When we walked into the kitchen and I saw no men I breathed a sigh of relief.

Ember abruptly turned around to face me, "Are you okay Indi? You seemed fine but then when the guys came out it was like a wall went up with you." I could see the concern on her face.

"I'm fine. It's just a new place and a lot of new people. I'm happy I was able to come be here for this. Hawk seems very nice." I attempted to divert the conversation away from my behavior.

She smiled widely at the mention of Hawk, "Me too! Now ladies let's get the dishes out of the fridge, Buster should be coming in here soon for the meat for the grill." As she said that the man that had stared at me earlier came walking in and his eyes instantly found mine, "Ah, and here he comes following his nose like always." Ember laughs.

Though Buster is still looking at me and I see a smirk take over his face. I feel myself blush and force myself to look away. What is wrong with me? I never react that way with men. I strive to stay away from them. I'm going to have to watch myself.

"Flame, let me get that tray out. Hawk will have a cow if he sees you lifting that." I hear Buster remark.

I frown, "Ember, why is everyone so concerned with you lifting things? Are you hurt?"

She beams at me and places her hand on her stomach, "I'm pregnant!"

I cannot help but smile widely at this, "Congratulations! I am so happy for you!" I wrap her in a hug.

"You'll have to come back for the baby shower and once the baby is born so you can meet you newest cousin!" She tells me excitedly. "This little one will need to know some of her family! Though they'll have a pretty huge one right here. I would love it if you could represent our family for them." I can see the hope in her eyes with this and even notice her eyes beginning to water, no doubt thinking of her parents. I give her a small smile and pull her in for another hug.

I notice that the other women have left the kitchen carrying off the trays of food, but that Buster was standing watching mine and Ember's exchange. More specifically watching me with a look of, wonder? I don't know how to feel about the attention he is giving me. I focus back on Ember, "Let's get you back to your fiancé. I'm sure he is wondering what is taking so long."

Buster's POV

I couldn't help but stare at her. I'm trying to figure her out. In watching her I could tell there were moments that a wall went up and she shut down. Then watching her in the kitchen with Flame a different side to her came forward, one that I would like to get to know. I grab the tray of meat and follow Flame and Indi out of the kitchen.

Walking up to the grill I see that Screw is already and got it fired up and ready to go. "Man what took you so long?" Screw asks me.

"I bumped into Flame and Indi in the kitchen and got distracted." I told him trying to make seem like not a big deal.

I see him smirk, "You have the hots for Indi don't you?"

"Maybe, she's gorgeous, but I feel like there is a mystery there." I admit.

"Yea, she definitely has a strong resting bitch face, but I don't know what you mean by mystery? Maybe she is just one of the prude types. You know the kind that look down their noses at us?" Screw suggests.

"No I think there is something more. I watched her with Flame and could see the care there. I think for some reason she is uncomfortable around us." I think out loud as I begin putting the meat on the grill.

"Maybe someone hurt?" Screw supplies. The thought of someone hurting her makes my blood boil. "Man calm down and loosen your grip on the tongs before you break them. You're white knuckling it there."

I look down and notice how tightly I was gripping the tongs and loosen my grip. "For some reason the idea that someone could have hurt her makes me crazy. There's just something about her. More than just her looks, though that body does help." I grin thinking of her small her frame but the curves that I'd like to get my hands on.

"It was just a thought man, doesn't mean it happened or not. Don't go flying off the handle. Prez will kill you if you mess up this party for Flame." Screw points out to me.

I shake my head, "You're right, but I'm still going to try and talk to her later." I smirk thinking of ways that I can try and charm my raven beauty.