Severed Justice (Severed MC Book 3) by K. T. Fisher, Ava Manello

strange mood, especially when he’s drunk and sitting on his own.
     

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Emma
    My friend Lucy has noticed that I haven’t been myself of late. So, in traditional Lucy style, she’s dragging me out tonight. There’s this bar she’s become obsessed with lately, and she wants to take me there. I’d normally decline her invitation as I’m kind of a hermit, but this time she wouldn’t let me. To be honest, I do feel like having some fun after the crap I’ve had to deal with lately.
     
    Lucy is really excited in the taxi. “Oh my god, Em. You’re going to love this place.” She squeals. “It’s full of delicious men, great music and there’s even some hot bikers that hang out there too.”
     
    I cringe at her last words. I’ve had enough of bikers and their old ladies to last me a lifetime.
     
    When we step in, it’s exactly as she described it to me. It’s quite dark inside, but that doesn’t mean I can’t see the people in here. Holy crap! Is this the local hang out for sexy men? Why have I not been to this place before?
     
    Lucy drags me to the bar, eager to get our first round of drinks. That’s where the night takes a turn for the worse. Standing behind the bar ready to take our order, is Danni. She smiles widely, leaning over the bar. “Hey, Emma.”
     
    “Hi, I didn’t know you worked here.” I’m shocked. From what I know of Danni, which isn’t much, she’s quiet. Finding her working here is a little surprising.
     
    “It pays the bills.” She laughs. “I really love it here.”
     
    “Who wouldn’t?” Lucy laughs. She rolls her eyes at the men surrounding us, and we all laugh. Danni is just serving us our drinks when we hear someone shouting. Danni’s smile quickly fades. I turn to see why. Shit.
     
    Elle is walking towards us.  She comes to stand by me, giving me a small smile. I almost fall over in shock, where the fuck did that come from? She’s never smiled at me.
     
    Danni looks uncomfortable. Lucy, obviously not noticing the awkwardness between us, greets Elle loudly. “Hi!”
     
    Danni and Elle both smile at her. “This is my friend Lucy.” I introduce her.
     
    They quickly exchange greetings. What the hell is happening here?
     
    “We’re having a girl ’s night out.” Elle explains, almost answering my unspoken question. I look at her, wondering what’s changed. She’s not scowling at me anymore, nor do I feel the usual anger pooling off her.
     
    Just then, some of the other girls head over.
     
    “Everything good over here?” A gorgeous brunette asks Elle, before looking at me. It’s obvious they know who I am.
     
    Elle nods her head. “This is Teresa, Teresa this is Emma and her friend Lucy.”
     
    Teresa takes a last look at Elle before smiling at me. “Nice to meet you.”
     
    Another dark haired beauty steps closer. “I’m Eve, nice to finally meet you.”
     
    Finally, because they have obviously heard all about me.
     
    An older woman with red hair stands in the middle of us all. “Right it’s girl’s night ladies! Let’s put aside all this bullshit drama caused by our men and have some fun!”
     
    Everyone laughs, instantly making me feel better.
     
    Elle motions her head to an area, away from the group. I follow her, and once we’re in a quieter part  of the bar, she turns to face me.
     
    “I’m not going to start any trouble, “ She reassures me. “I’m just here to have some fun with my girls.” She pauses. “I just wanna say, I’m no longer angry with you. I’m still angry at the situation, but it’s over. I know that Ink and I are solid.  He’s the one who made a mistake, and you genuinely didn’t know about me.”  It’s as close to an olive branch as I’m going to get and I take it.
     
    I manage a smile. “Thank you.”
     
    She nods her head. “Just thought I’d let you know. So, you want to join in our party?”  She surprises me with her invitation.
     
    We look over at the dance floor