The truck might be beaten up on the outside but it was spotless inside.
“Well, there is that.” He grinned, shut the door, and hurried over to the other side to jump in. He was going to have to be careful not to speed all the way home. Last thing he wanted was to be pulled over and waste even more time before getting her to his place.
“So this isn’t something you make a habit of. That’s good to know.”
Karma laughed and it was music to his ears. “Definitely not something I’ve made a habit of. Or plan on making a habit of. Just something I figured everyone should experience at least once.”
“Bucket list, huh? What else do you have on your list?” Jax turned his head slightly in her direction as he started the truck. Her eyes widened and she bit her lip. He wanted to bend down and suck on her lower lip but didn’t want to appear too eager. They would be at his apartment soon enough. Patience , he reminded himself. Good things come to those who wait. Although there was a lot to be said for instant gratification too.
“Oh you know, the usual: skydiving, rock climbing, traveling, swimming with the sharks…I could go on and on.”
“Adrenaline junky? Me too. I’ve crossed off all the ones you named except swimming with the sharks. It doesn’t sound too appealing to me. You might want to rethink that one.”
“Really? I guess you’re right. Swimming with sharks does sound pretty outrageous. I must have seen it on TV or something.”
“Just a bit crazy.” Jax put the truck in reverse and headed toward his apartment. He was glad he still had a stash of condoms, so they didn’t have to make a stop at a gas station. He wanted to get her naked as soon as possible before she changed her mind. Like she just did with the sharks.
“Are you from this area?” Karma asked.
“Lived in D.C. all my life. What about you?”
“I live almost an hour away, outside the city.”
“Ah, a country girl. I should have known by the sweet vibe you give off.” Not to mention the sex appeal that oozed off of her in waves. This damn girl had him tied up in knots just from one kiss and a little conversation.
Karma glanced over at him. “Do you like working at the club?”
Jax shrugged. “My brother-in-law owns it. I just help him out on occasion. It’s good money and not exactly hard work.”
They made idle chitchat for the fifteen minutes it took to get to his place. Jax tried to act calm and cool, but wasn’t sure if he pulled it off or not. Karma didn’t seem the least bit nervous. That made him wonder if she was telling the truth about the one-night stands. Not that it was any of his business.
“This is my place.” Jax pulled the truck into a gated apartment complex. It wasn’t much, but it was all he could afford. He gave a big chunk of his pay to his mother to help pay for his sister’s college.
“You’re not some kind of creeper, are you?” Karma asked and finally looked a little anxious. It made him smile. She should be concerned. Going home with a stranger wasn’t the smartest thing in the world. And yet people did it all the time.
“It’s a little late to be asking that, don’t you think?” Jax smiled, his face softening. He pulled into a parking spot, cut the engine, and extinguished the headlights. “You’re safe with me. Scout’s honor.” He’d cut off his right arm before he’d ever hurt a female. His mother would skin his ass. She’d raised him better than that.
“I guess you don’t look like a serial killer.” Karma laughed nervously.
“Looks can be deceiving. Remember Jeffery Dahmer.”
“Not helping.” Karma bit her lip and glanced at him from the corner of her eye.
“It’s not too late to change your mind. I can take you back to the club or bring you home.”
She took a deep breath and blew it out. Damn, she looked so cute. But he wanted to wipe the hesitant look off her face. The idea of her finding him untrustworthy rubbed him