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throughout. They remind me of the Tiger’s Eye necklace my Grams gave me for my sixteenth birthday—just breathtaking.
    He has golden highlights in his coffee colored hair. It brushes the top of his shoulders, lying haphazardly around his gorgeous face. For some reason, I have the urge to reach up and see if it’s as soft as it looks. 
    He’s tall, at least six foot, and the top of my head doesn’t even reach his shoulders.  Other than his height, he’s not a big guy.  Instead, he is long and lanky, reminding me of the cowboys in those old black and white western movies that my Grandpa and Uncle Holt used to watch. 
    Naturally, I notice that he’s wearing a cut just like my dad and his brothers.  He’s a Renegade Son.
    I know I’m staring at him, but I can’t stop myself.  I swear, just looking at him takes my breath away and makes my eyes hurt at the same time. He really is the most gorgeous man I’ve ever seen.  It doesn’t take long for him to notice my reaction, and a slow smile spreads across his face.  “What’s your name, girl?”
    “Daisy,” I whisper, feeling a blush spread across my cheeks. 
    “My name’s Garret Austin, but you can call me Preach,” he says as he climbs onto his bike.  “Climb on. Let’s get you out of here.”
    I nod, too tongue-tied to respond.  I slide on behind him and wrap my arms around his waist.  Leaning my chest against his back, I close my eyes and enjoy the ride. 
    Five minutes later, we pull into my driveway.  Of course, the house is dark.  My dad’s at the clubhouse, and my mom is probably sitting right beside him or in bed with one of his brothers. You’d think that I’d be used to their ways by now, but it still grosses me out to think that most of the guys at the club have slept with my mom. I’m really hoping that Preach hasn’t fallen victim to her wicked ways. 
    I slowly crawl off the bike, hating to lose my connection to Preach.  As soon as my feet hit the ground, I look toward him and smile.  “Thanks for the ride, and thanks for saving me back there.”
    “Those boys give you a hard time before?”
    I shake my head.  “Kinda, but nothing like that.”
    “You’re just a kid. They shouldn’t mess with you at all.”
    Hearing him call me a kid makes me angry. “I’ll be eighteen in two months, thank you very much. I’m not a kid.”
    A shocked look crosses his face as his eyes take in my body.  “No shit?”
    I shake my head with a smirk.  “No shit.”
    He continues to stare at me, causing me to blush again.  “It’ll be a long fuckin’ two months,” he mumbles and then motions for me to come closer. 
    As soon as I’m within arm’s reach, he grabs me and pulls me close.  He leans his head towards mine and places a soft kiss on my cheek.  “See ya soon, Daisy.”

Chapter Two
    DAISY
    Rushing through the door to Grams’ house, I see her sitting on the sofa.  She’s watching her soaps and eating a bacon and tomato sandwich, the staple of her diet.  “Hey, Grams.”
    “Hi, Little Flower.”
    Walking toward her, I pull a check out of my pocket.  Handing it to her, I plop down beside her.  “Shelia gave me a bonus for staying late when that bus came through.”
    She pulls out her wallet and grabs a hundred dollar bill.  “Don’t tell your mom that, or she’ll be wanting more than her usual.”
    Handing me the hundred, she sticks my check into her wallet before sticking it back in her purse.  Grams has been saving my checks for nearly a year now.  She gives me a hundred to give to Mom, and I use my tips for spending money, but the rest goes into savings.  Hopefully soon, I will have enough saved up to buy a car. 
    I used to keep my stash hidden in my bedroom.  I had over a thousand dollars saved up until my mom found my hiding place. Of course, she stole every dime of it, and since then, I have been letting Grams hold my paychecks for me.  Mom still wants some of it, but she has learned to be happy